Since I get to host a new panel this year and because I had so much fun doing a giveaway last year, I thought, why not? Let’s do a new Katsucon 2024 Giveaway this year too!

Giveaway Prizes and Entry Details

There will be three prizes given away this year, but this time, the Katsucon 2024 Giveaway will be limited to one platform – Instagram. Prizes are unique items related to popular anime and video game franchises such as Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, and Kingdom Hearts.

So how will the Katsucon 2024 Giveaway work?

Here’s a brief synopsis of how to enter. For full details, scroll down past the following image to see a full set of rules, requirements, and details on how winners will receive their prizes along with an FAQ!

INSTAGRAM

Click the icon above to go to Skywing Knights on Instagram to enter!

Full Katsucon 2024 Giveaway Rules, Requirements and Details

How to Enter

From now until February 17th at Midnight, if you follow me on my Instagram, you will be automatically entered to win a prize that I brought back straight from Tokyo, Japan!
In the event that you already follow me on Instagram, you will not automatically be entered to win. Instead, you must like the pinned post on my Instagram profile announcing the Giveaway in order to enter. This gives everyone a fair shot to win by participating. Additionally, it makes it so that those who already follow my Instagram who will not be attending Katsucon 2024 do not automatically get entered into a giveaway that they won’t be present for to receive.
Once you follow me on Instagram or Like the pinned post, you can double your chances of winning by sharing the original post announcing the Giveaway and tagging a friend when you do. Please note that sharing the pinned post multiple times will not provide you with any additional chances of winning a prize – only one per person! Also, sharing the post without following/liking the account on the associated platform will not net you any entries. (Additional entries are only awarded to those who follow my Instagram account or, for those already following my Instagram, like the pinned post.)

Caveats

If you are a new follower, liking the posts announcing the giveaways is appreciated, but it will not increase your chances of winning. This is to keep it so that everyone at max can only get at most 2 chances to win.
In order to remain entered, you must be following SkywingKnights on Instagram by the end of Katsucon 2024. This is because there is no way to accurately track those who unfollow my Instagram account. Thus those who unfollow / unlike during the course of the giveaway can not and will not be entered into the final drawing.

Winner Selection Process

At the end of the entry period, 3 winners will be randomly selected and privately messaged via Instagram that they won alerting them to their wins! To ensure equal chances for all, we will be using a computer program to select the winners. Additionally, you must have your settings so that your account will accept private messages. Otherwise, we will have no way of contacting you and you will automatically forfeit your prize.
To receive your prize, you MUST be attending Katsucon 2024 and you must be there until 2 PM on the 18th of February.
If you do NOT claim your prize by the time specified in your message via a reply or fail to show up to receive your prize, you forfeit your claim and a new winner will be selected.
Prizes will be given out in person at a designated public location inside of the National Harbor Gaylord Hotel that will be specified in your message. For that reason, you MUST be physically present at Katsucon in order to receive your prize. Prizes will NOT be mailed.

FAQ

Is this giveaway associated with Katsucon? Can I reach out to Katsucon if I have questions?

NO, this giveaway is strictly only associated with Skywing Knights. Please DO NOT reach out to Katsucon and bother them with questions. They will NOT know the answers (and they have enough on their plate).

Do I have to attend Katsucon 2024 to win?

Yes. This giveaway is specifically designed for Katsucon attendees thanks to Katsucon having me host 2 panels. Prizes will only be handed out at Katsucon 2024 within the Gaylord Hotel and will NOT be mailed. People other than the winners are not allowed to pick up prizes on behalf of the winners.

Where can I get tickets for Katsucon?

You can get admission to Katsucon on their website here: https://www.katsucon.org

What are the prizes for the giveaway?

It’s a secret! 😉

Just kidding, sort of. Prizes include unique anime and video game goods straight from Tokyo, Japan. Series featured in the giveaway prizes include: Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Final Fantasy 7, and Kingdom Hearts.

How big are the prizes? Will they fit in a suitcase?

The largest gifts will come in small gift bags! <3

Prizes will most certainly fit in suitcases (if you haven’t already stuffed to the brim!).

How do I get my prize if I win?

You must meet with SkywingKnights at the appointed time and designated public location within your message (this will be in the Gaylord Hotel). You must be physically present and be able to show your profile on the platform via which you won along with your badge for Katsucon 2024 to confirm who you are. Unfortunately, prizes can NOT be mailed, so if you do not show up, you forfeit your win.

What if I’m running late to pick up my prize?

Please message Skywing Knights to alert us to your delay. We can grant a 45 min delay max. Otherwise, you forfeit your prize. (Winners will be met in 15 minute intervals.)

Good Luck!!

And that’s all you need to know! ^_^

Katsucon is always such a blast to attend. It was the first convention I ever cosplayed at and I’m so happy that years later I can give back to this phenomenal convention by hosting panels and doing giveaways to help make it even more fun and enriching for all who attend.

One of my panels from last year. ^_^ Credit: Katsucon Staff

On that note, I want to wish everyone good luck in this giveaway and tell you that I hope to see you all at Katsucon 2024 (maybe at one of the panels or at the end to give you a prize!). Until then, I must get back to the “Katsu-crunch”. Remember all though to take breaks and take care of yourselves until then!

Best of luck!! And much love!! <3

~Skywing