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RDC started in Waco, Texas with Mark and Aff, making anime, sports, gaming and comedy for an audience of millions — plus the convention, the stream, and the manga that came out of it.

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Dream ConHouston, Texas
Dream
Con
George R. Brown Convention CenterJuly 10 – 12, 2026Next: 2027

An anime and gaming convention founded by RDCWorld, built on one idea: bring together like-minded people from around the world to celebrate what they love — pop culture, comics, art, cosplay, sports and music. It started in Waco with a thousand people.

0Attendees · 2026
44Guests & talent · 2026
$19.2MImpact to Houston · 2025

A thousand people to forty-four

Waco to Arlington to Austin to Houston, roughly doubling every two years.

1K
2018
3K
2021
6K
2022
20K
2023
25K
2024
32.7K
2025
44K
2026
44×since 2018
+35%on last year
8 yrsWaco → Houston

Who came in 2026

Issa RaeWaleCree SummerPhil LaMarrKevOnStageNoah LylesRJ CylerLeon ThomasKhleo ThomasJessie T. UsherKing VaderBerleezy+ 32 more

The staples

Crew Battle

RDCWorld against Somebros in a video game battle of skill and bragging rights that intensifies every year.

Gaming Tournaments

High-stakes cash prizes across Smash Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat and Tekken.

All Star Smash

Official guests in a head-to-head bracket, with the winner taking the Smash Tournament Champion belt.

Cosplay Contest & Runway

Every level of cosplayer showing their own creative take on a favorite character.

Family Feud

A variety of unique topics where attendees learn from and play against panelists, guests and sponsors.

Film Premieres

Screenings from guests and sponsors, shown exclusively to the people in the room.

“I loved that this con was created for everyone who loves a wide variety of things, from gaming to anime to sports. It felt good to be in a place that was created for us, by us… No matter who you are or where you come from, Dream Con was all about lifting each other up and embracing all aspects of being uniquely you.”

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Imagine That issue one cover art by MinoMiyabi
Imagine That · Issue #1

Mark wrote
a manga

“What if imagination wasn't just creativity — what if it was power?”

Jeremiah's first day at the School for Imagination, where ancient Books of Destruction grant reality-warping abilities. High-stakes fantasy with RDC's signature edge — action, humour and mystery, from the writer and director of everything above.

Pages
34
Editions
Standard · Signed (150) · Digital
Price
$17.99
The School for Imagination crest

“Ex Destructione Ordo Oritur”
From destruction, order arises · Art by MinoMiyabi

Merch

Coming soon

Coming soon. Drops are announced on the channels first, and this is where they will land.

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RDC Hoodie

The one people actually wear.

Anime House

The collection the series built.

Seasonal

Whatever the drop is that month.

Partnerships

Brands we've
made things with

Commercials, integrations, product placement, live appearances and sponsored streams — written, filmed and edited in house.

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