Witness the stars like magic!
Pygmalia has recently made and held their event, the Anime Idol Convention (AICON) 2026, at Bayanihan Center in Pasig City last January 17, 2026.
The Cosplayers and congoers of this event have lined up to enter this event as early as 9:30 am PHT, whether pre-sale or walk-in. The gates have opened at 10:00am PHT.
The program proper started with some opening movies appearing on a LED screen. Then after some few MC segments, the contest proper has started with the performers and contestants, starting with Lee Dei’Ren.
From left to right: Tinee, Mae Lachica PH, KIBI, Lia★ Ameri, and Lunaly
While some performers didn’t make it due to their health or other issues, the time of the program on when the performers will step on the stage has slightly changed.
I have managed to take photos of some performers and contestants who have performed on the stage. Also, I have managed to interview some of the performers and contestants there!
The raffle corner sponsored by YU-EN has somehow made the program lively — allowing some selected attendees who attend to win some prizes!
After the raffle corner segment, the winners in the contests have been announced.
AI-LIVE! Singing Comp.: Samueru Rose
Mr. and Ms. AICON Cosplay Comp. (Male): Maku
Mr. and Ms. AICON Cosplay Comp. (Female): Cess
Beat Master Dance Comp.: Seven∞BEAT!!
After the winners announcement, the people together gathered at the audience side, and they grouped together while shouting and cheering “AICON 2026!” to commemorate the event’s success. The idol dance party have ensued afterward. And finally the program has ended at around 6:00 pm PHT.
You can check out my coverage and exclusive voiced interviews with some people in Hobby Talking – Episode 28, which will include one of Pygmalia’s representatives, the organizing group behind Anime Idol Convention (AICON) 2026.
I, Inori Donz, am one of the media partners for this year’s AICON 2026, and I am thankful that I was invited to be a part of this wonderful event for the very first time! Thank you for reading and viewing this post!
About Anime Idol Convention (AICON PH)
Anime Idol Convention (AICON PH) is a one day Anime-related social event produced and organized by Pygmalia, an organizing group. AICON promotes an event, which is dedicated for Cosplayers, idols and performers, Otaku and Anime enthusiasts, and some hobbyists, who can able to show their love and support for their idol oshi (Japanese term for “favorite”), and to meet their fellow fans and circles who are also supporters for these idols.
AICON organized their first event on January 13, 2019, at Bayanihan Center, Pasig City, in Philippines. This event made its success, and the second one was held on March 8, 2020, also on the same event venue. The event was absent in 2021 until 2023. And at year 2024, this event was held at The Elements, at Eton Centris, Quezon City, Philippines.
They have organized AICON 2026, which was held at Bayanihan Center, Pasig City, in Philippines, last January 17, 2026.
