Naka-Kon

Homepage Naka-Kon is an annual three-day convention, celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion, gaming, and more!

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🎟️ Registration Reminders
Registration Hours: Don't forget that badge pickup starts tomorrow, Thursday (6 PM – 9 PM) if you want to beat the Friday rush!
Go Cashless: Remember, membership badges are available online only this year—no cash sales at the door.

naka-kon.com

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🎫 Featured Event Tickets
Want to expand your convention experience? Tickets are still available for select featured events, but they’re going fast! Grab yours before they’re gone:
🔗 naka-kon.com/programming/featured-events

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📅 Plan Your Day (Print & Digital)
Whether you prefer the tech-savvy approach or the classic feel of paper, we’ve got you covered. Both the digital and printable event schedules are now available:
🔗 naka-kon.com/schedule

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Nakama, can you believe Naka-Kon is this weekend? We certainly can’t!

To prepare for the weekend, here are some updates:

🎬 Screenings Schedule
Planning your anime breaks? The screenings schedule is now live! Find out what’s playing and when:
🔗 naka-kon.com/screenings

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Nakama - this coming weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library (KCKPL) will be bringing its mobile library with Japanese manga and books! The bus will be at the outdoor courtyard by the food trucks.

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Do Your Own Dub (DYOD) The Do Your Own Dub Contest is a live improv event - be ready to flex those acting and comedy muscles for the best performance! The top three...

Who doesn't love a good outtake reel? Ever wanted to make your own? Now's your chance with our Do Your Own Dub Contests, coming up THIS WEEKEND at Naka-Kon!

Read more: naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Nakama! Hi-NAKTANE is back with another high energy dance party featuring DJs from our Naka: Underground events. Hi-NAKTANE will immediately follow DJ Sameshima both nights. Special thanks to Show-Me Live Event Production.

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Nakama - the photo meetup schedule is available now! If you requested one or were interested in joining one, make note. We can't wait to see all the great cosplays that show up to them.

See you soon Nakama!

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Attention, Nakama! Unfortunately, voice actress Kayli Mills will be unable to attend Naka-Kon 2026. We’re sad we won’t get to see her this year, but hopefully she’ll make her way to a future Naka-Kon!

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Homepage Naka-Kon is an annual three-day convention, celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion, gaming, and more!

7 DAYS. ONE WEEK. THE FINAL COUNTDOWN. Nakama, we're officially in the single digits & couldn't be more excited to see all of you.

📅 March 13–15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center
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Hey Nakama, are you a fan of blind boxes? DIY? Cute accessories? Join us for Blind Box to Keychain Workshop, a workshop where you take your own figure and turn it into an accessory!

Details & tickets: naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Kimodameshi: Spirit World Challenge Note: Black lights present, expect jump style scares and sudden breezes. Passage through the maze is sometimes narrow, please be mindful of...

Join Team Tomo and test your mettle at the Spirit World Challenge! Yokai are on the prowl within the twisting maze. Tickets are limited and our 10 minute slots are filling fast! Groups are limited to 5 at a time. Don't get left in the dark: naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Ever wonder what it’s like to work on video games? Get an insider scoop on Saturday afternoon of Naka as Danganronpa and Hundred Line series creator & Too Kyo Games founder Kazutaka Kodaka joins us for an online panel to answer your burning questions LIVE from Japan!

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Nakama, we have made our artist and vendor list available again this year. Head over to our website and check out the Vendor Hall page for the complete set.

naka-kon.com/vendor-hall

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Homepage Naka-Kon is an annual three-day convention, celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion, gaming, and more!

Drumroll, please... AMV editors, it's the news you've been waiting for! The Naka-Kon Contests team is thrilled to present our list of finalists for the 2026 AMV Contest! Don't miss the AMV Showcase on Sunday during Naka-Kon weekend!

List of Finalists: naka-kon.com/amv

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Nakama - the convention is less than two weeks away so it is time... time for the schedule of events!

naka-kon.com/schedule/

📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now
naka-kon.com/registration

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Nakama! Hotel alert! There's been a few last minute cancellations in the Sheraton's room block and those spaces are now available! Get them while they last.

naka-kon.com/hotels/shera...

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Nakama, it is our pleasure to welcome back Diana Tolin! Diana has been an award-winning cosplayer and member of the Anime/Pop culture industry for 30 years.

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Nakama, tickets to our Charity Ball, Kimodameshi, and Maid Café (and the rest of our announced featured events) are now available!

Charity Ball: naka-kon.com/programming/...
Kimodameshi: naka-kon.com/programming/...
Maid Café: naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Nakama, tickets for our charity ball go on sale tonight at 6pm. Please join us for an evening of formal fun and support Variety KC.

naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Kimodameshi: Spirit World Challenge Note: Black lights present, expect jump style scares and sudden breezes. Passage through the maze is sometimes narrow, please be mindful of...

The veil between worlds grows thin once more; only the bravest challengers may enter where Hungry yōkai prowl. Only those who face their fears & overcome each challenge can escape. Tickets for our Kimodameshi event will be available tonight at 6pm!

naka-kon.com/programming/...
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Okaerinasaimase, Goshujin-sama! Join us at Tomo’s Teahouse for an hour of teatime delights, performances, prize raffles, and more! Tickets go on sale for all sessions tonight at 6pm CST.

naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Nakama, tickets for our Bingo events are now available! Join our host Luna Flare for an incredible time.

Brunch & Bingo: naka-kon.com/programming/...
Moonlight Bingo: naka-kon.com/programming/...

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For those adult aged Nakama who enjoy a bit of spice at con, Naka-Kon is proud to be bringing back Cos-lesque! This is an 18+ ticketed event so grab your tickets tonight at 6pm for some cosplay-themed adult fun!

naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Nakama, like getting hands on in your cosplay panels? We've got a treat with our next set of Featured Events. These five workshop events get you in a small class setting with an expert instructor. Tickets are now available!

naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Lolita Fashion Tea Party Join us for a Lolita Fashion Tea Party with Special Guest brand Iris Garden × Haenuli! Enjoy a delicious tea menu with our special guests Head Designer Haenuli (Nunu) and Manager Iris, along with fellow fashion fans, along with gift bags, raffle prizes, a photo booth and a special coordinate prize for one winner, selected by our Special Guests!

Tickets for the Lolita Fashion Tea Party with Iris Garden x Haenuli are now live! Join us for a delicious menu with raffle and coordinate prizes, a photo booth and more!

naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Featured Events Immerse yourself in the heart of Japanese culture and entertainment with Naka-Kon's unforgettable Cultural Events and Ticketed Experiences. Discover...

Nakama! Every day this week at 6pm CST we are releasing event tickets for our special featured events. Classics such as the charity ball, tea parties, and bingo will return as well as several new workshops!

Visit our site to see what's coming: naka-kon.com/programming/...

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Nakama, please welcome Emily Boverie AKA Ratty Creations back to Naka-Kon for 2026!

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Nakama, please welcome back amazing artist Amelie Belcher!

Amelie is an award winning artist, comic artist, manga ka, illustrator, painter, sculptor, podcaster, twitch streamer, and currently a second year tattoo apprentice.

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