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Naka-Kon 2026 -- March 13th-15th!

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

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Hello Nakama! If you are planning a Cosplay Photoshoot and Community Meetup, and you want a professional photographer and/or photo director, please fill out this form to let us know! Slots are first come, first serve so the sooner the better.

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February 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Show us your starting lineup! Use our template to share your #Cosplans and tag your squad.

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February 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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We're excited to announce Gingy Stitch as a Mainstage Cosplay Contest Judge!

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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Our next Mainstage Cosplay Contest Judge is Kirilee Cosplay!

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February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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We're excited to announce our first Mainstage Cosplay Contest Judge: Hylian Cream!

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February 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Naka-Kon is excited to welcome back Luna Flare! Luna Flare is Kansas City's favorite "Queen of Cosplay"! Luna has used her talents to entertain local audiences for more than a decade. Follow her @mslunaflare across all social media and say hey queen!

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February 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama, do you need to watch our for our next hero's Lacquered Chain Prison? Or are your flames ready for a good fight? Either way, prepare for our next guest, Aaron Roberts!
📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now

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February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama, please welcome our next guest for 2026: Kayli Mills!

📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now

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February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Our AMV Contest is still accepting entries NOW through February 26, 2026! Finalists in each category receive FREE BADGES to Naka-Kon 2026, and winners selected at-con by a live audience win CASH PRIZES!

Rules: naka-kon.com/amv/rules
Entry: forms.gle/g8u494BN31hv...

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February 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Nakama, it's time to roam the halls of Gekkoukan High and seek the Sage of Spirit high above Hyrule! Please welcome Heather Gonzalez!

📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now

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January 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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We're excited to announce our other Hallway Cosplay Contest judge and Mainstage Denpai, Diana the Great! Diana The Great is an accomplished cosplayer from the greater Kansas City Metro.

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January 29, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Naka-Kon would like to welcome back Angus Duff of Duff Cosplay as Hallway Cosplay judge and Mainstage Denpai! Angus Duff is the Dad in Duff Cosplay. Duff Cosplay is family that creates costumes and props to have fun and meet fellow cosplayers.

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January 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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We are excited to announce Iris Garden x Haenuli as our fashion guest for Naka-Kon 2026! You'll see the debut of brand-new designs at the fashion show, spend time with them at the Lolita Fashion Tea Party, & shop their collection in the exhibit hall, with more to come!

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January 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! We are excited to announce the return of DJ Sameshima. He is part of the group called BAN BAN BAN, but will be joining us as a solo Anison DJ this year!

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January 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! We're excited to announce Maki Otsuki as a guest of honor at Naka-Kon 2026! Known for "memories" and "RUN!RUN!RUN!", both smash hits from "ONE PIECE". Do you hear that? It’s the drums of nostalgia!
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January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama, the convention is getting close - it's only two months away. Have you brushed up on the rules? Or have you just simply forgotten to take a look? Time to fix that.

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January 14, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Nakama, our Early Bird badge prices are in the final sprint - they will be full price come the new year!

🎉 Celebrate the New Year by locking in your championship experience!

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December 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! I hope you’ve been on your best behavior! Cause it’s time to announce our next guest! Please welcome Xanthe Huynh!

📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center

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December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! Think you have what it takes to create the best AMV? Enter our AMV Contest, which is accepting entries NOW through February 26, 2026!

Contest: naka-kon.com/amv
Rules: naka-kon.com/amv/rules
Entry: forms.gle/g8u494BN31hv...

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December 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Nakama and other humans: Prepare your light sticks and get ready for an alien invasion! Please welcome dystopian-pop idol PAiDA to Naka-Kon 2026!

📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center

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December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Oh Nakama Baby birds! Start practicing your American Breathing and pick up your trash while you’re at it! Quit Trippin! Naka-Kon is pleased to announce returning guest Zeno Robinson!

📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center

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December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Heads up, Nakama! We're excited to present a refreshed AMV Contest, featuring cash prizes and free badges for finalists! Plus, a live audience will get to vote for which AMVs win in each category. It's an AMV Contest you won't want to miss!
Contest Rules: naka-kon.com/amv/rules
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December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Give the gift of Naka-Kon this holiday season! 🎁 It's 3 days dedicated to celebrating everything they love: anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. It truly is the best prize under the tree!

Visit our site, naka-kon.com, to give the gift of Naka-Kon!

#nakakon #nakakon2026 #giftideas #kansascity
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama! Get your crafting supplies ready, the 2026 Naka-Kon cosplay showcases, including the Mainstage Contest featuring the prestigious Winter Championship Delegate Award, are now on our site! Contest reg opens Jan 6 at 6 p.m. CT.

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December 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Exhibit Hall status emails have been sent. Please check to make sure you received one. If you did not receive an email, please email [email protected] so we can check your status and get back to you.
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM