The 9 Types of People You'll Always See at an Anime Convention

Which One Are You? The 9 Types of Anime Convention Goers

Anime conventions are a whole world of their own—a mix of excitement, fandom, and sometimes absolute chaos. Whether you're there for the merch, the cosplay, or just to vibe with fellow weebs, you'll definitely run into some very distinct types of attendees.

Here are 9 types of people you're guaranteed to meet at an anime convention—which one are you?

🎭 1. The Cosplayer

These are the MVPs of anime conventions. From homemade masterpieces to high-end commissions, cosplayers bring the characters to life. They love compliments—so if you see a killer cosplay, don’t be shy!

🔥 Signs You’ve Spotted One:
✅ Rocking a different cosplay every single day of the con
✅ Posing for photos every five minutes
✅ Slightly panicked because their wig, prop, or armor is falling apart

🎟️ 2. The Attender

Not everyone goes full cosplay mode—some just show up to soak in the vibes. The Attender might have a cool anime T-shirt or a lanyard, but they blend in with the crowd.

🔥 Signs You’ve Spotted One:
✅ Casually walking through artist alley, buying a few small things
✅ Excited but lowkey overwhelmed by the sheer number of people
✅ Probably there to see their favorite voice actor or panel

🛍️ 3. The Vendor

Without vendors, there would be no anime merch heaven. These hardworking people sell everything—plushies, prints, posters, keychains, and even some extremely tempting (but expensive) figures.

🔥 Signs You’ve Spotted One:
✅ Stuck at their booth while everyone else enjoys the con
✅ Constantly restocking sold-out items
✅ Secretly eyeing the other booths because they want to buy stuff too

👨‍👩‍👧 4. The Parent

They’re not here for the anime—they’re here because their kid begged them to come. Some are confused, some are actually having fun, and some are lowkey judging everything they see.

🔥 Signs You’ve Spotted One:
✅ Walking around with a young cosplayer
✅ Looking visibly exhausted
✅ Sitting in a corner scrolling through Facebook while their kid goes wild

💰 5. The Business-Only Person

They're not here to enjoy the convention—they’re here to make money. Whether it's flipping exclusive Funko Pops or filming content for a YouTube channel, these people mean serious business.

🔥 Signs You’ve Spotted One:
✅ Carrying signed merch they plan to sell for 10x the price on eBay
✅ Filming everything but not actually enjoying the con
✅ Wearing a suit at an anime convention (highly suspicious)

📸 6. The Picture Taker

This person lives through their camera. Every cool cosplay? Snap. Every funny panel moment? Snap. Every piece of art in the artist alley? Snap. Their phone storage is suffering, but their Instagram feed is thriving.

🔥 Signs You’ve Spotted One:
✅ Approaches every cosplayer asking for a photo
✅ Has a professional camera or selfie stick
✅ Probably live-streaming the whole event

🛒 7. The Big Spender

Anime conventions are dangerous for people with no self-control. The Big Spender arrives with a fat wallet and leaves with zero money left.

🔥 Signs You’ve Spotted One:
✅ Buys a backpack just to carry more merch
✅ Has no regrets after dropping $300 on a rare figure
✅ Their bank account is crying, but their heart is happy

🎤 8. The Entertainer

This person isn’t just attending—they’re part of the convention experience. Whether they’re a YouTuber, voice actor, dance group, or part of the maid café, they bring extra energy to the con.

🔥 Signs You’ve Spotted One:
✅ Always surrounded by fans
✅ Hosting a panel or Q&A
✅ Probably exhausted from signing autographs all day

♾️ 9. The Regular

Some people go to one anime convention a year. The Regular? They go to ALL of them. They know the con schedule by heart and recognize other regulars from past events.

🔥 Signs You’ve Spotted One:
✅ Has been to so many cons, they lost count
✅ Travels across the country just to attend conventions
✅ Treats anime conventions like a lifestyle, not an event

Which One Are You?

Anime conventions bring together a wild mix of people, each adding to the crazy, fun experience. Whether you’re a cosplayer, a big spender, or just there to vibe, there’s no wrong way to enjoy a con!

Are you an Attender, a Big Spender, or a Picture Taker? Maybe all three?!

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