From 1–2 November 2025, the Taylor’s Anime Society (TAS) marked its 20th anniversary with KiyokoCon 2025 — two days of colour, creativity, and pure anime magic. Cosplayers, artists, gamers, and fans filled the Grand Hall with excitement, transforming it into a celebration of art, community, and passion.

Tickets sold out quickly, with hundreds of eager fans registering online for events such as the Buildathon and live art competition. Beyond marking two decades of TAS, KiyokoCon 2025 embodied the society’s enduring spirit: a space where imagination, talent, and love for anime unite.

Emceed by Prikachu (@prika.chuu), the event kicked off at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming speech, introductions to sponsors, and a rundown of the day’s schedule. The KiyokoCon crew greeted attendees warmly, setting the tone for a weekend of shared enthusiasm and creative energy.

By 2:00 pm, the top five finalists were announced, though only three would walk away with prizes—their names would be revealed the following day.

Outside the competition, the booth section was a lively hub of activity, featuring over 50 artists and vendors selling prints, posters, standees, accessories, and handmade crafts.

The highlight was the Stamp Rally Quest, where participants raced to complete five of seven quirky challenges, collecting stamps along the way. Friends darted through the venue laughing, shouting clues, and competing for small prizes. It wasn’t about winning — it was about playing, connecting, and being part of something joyful.

It was a sea of colour, laughter, and chatter — the true heart of KiyokoCon.

In the Grand Hall, visitors were invited to doodle on a shared art board, turning random sketches and notes into a collective masterpiece.

Fifteen minutes later, @ts_pianoboy (Kezzo) captivated the audience with a hauntingly beautiful piano rendition of Gurenge from Demon Slayer. Following him, Mr Jeff delivered a stunning flute performance that left the hall in reverent silence.

At 3:30 p.m., idol performer Mew Mew (@mewmew_mewz) lit up the stage with confidence and grace — a perfect blend of choreography and charm.

Each act added its own flavour to the day, reminding everyone why creativity is worth celebrating.

At 4:00 pm, “Winter Without Winter”, hosted by Offstage Malaysia, brought out competitive spirits, with winners earning RM50, RM30, and RM20 prizes.

An hour later, all eyes turned to the Insert Coin Street Fighter 6 Grand Finale. The crowd erupted with every combo, counter, and final KO, closing the first day with adrenaline and applause.

By 6:00 p.m., Day 1 came to an end — but the smiles and laughter lingered long after.

The second day of KiyokoCon began quietly, like the calm before another storm of creativity. As the doors opened at 10 am, visitors streamed back into the Grand Hall, some still clutching the prints, plushies, and keychains they had bought the day before. There was an unspoken excitement in the air.

At 11 a.m., the workshop “From Sketch to Screen: Exploring How Your Wild Ideas Shape the Vision,” hosted by Muhammad Fadel Raihan, kicked off with an eager audience of aspiring artists and storytellers. Through anecdotes, visual references, and playful sketches, he walked everyone through the process of turning imagination into animation. It wasn’t just a technical session; it felt like a story about ideas coming to life, and how every wild sketch has a purpose if you dare to dream big enough.

By noon, @ts_pianoboy (Kezzo) returned to the stage, once again filling the hall with delicate notes that seemed to float through the chatter of the booths and workshops. His piano performance served as a soft interlude — a reminder of the emotional undercurrent that flows beneath every creative pursuit.