Crowded, cramped and confusing are some of the words to describe Stockton-Con, which took place Aug. 9-10.

Granite conventions are bound to be both crowded and cramped, but this was different, people breathing down your neck type of different. Everyone was nearly pushed onto each other and the booths that didn’t have an inside area for the customers held up the crowd that was just trying to pass by.

It doesn’t start there, oh no. The very minute someone got on the scene of the convention, outside where the lines were, had huge crowds that almost wrapped around the arena and started to curve back around in the shape of an S.

Compared to other conventions, SacAnime being an example, this was a mess.

Unfortunately, they don’t allow any opened drinks or outside food, leaving people to buy overpriced meals inside the con.

For the price they ask on the little meal that’s not exactly qualified as good, it’s a bit disappointing, a suggestion for next time would be to eat before you go.

However, Stockton-Con has only gone on now for three years, so given that, the convention was all right for the price of only 12$ a ticket when you pay at the door.

Stockton-Con is also a great starter convention. For those newer to the anime/comic and other similar conventions, this is perfect to learn the scene and tricks for having a decent time for future cons.

Another plus as any other convention would be the guests brought to the people. Stepping out of the comfort and exploring the different booths and people working at the con can be the best part of every convention.

Showing up to Stockton-Con were actors, artists, musicians, voice actors, and beginning movie producers.

Overall, Stockton-Con had both its good and bad qualities, evening out the general feel of the convention itself.