Naka-Kon is a Kansas City, Missouri based anime convention. We celebrate Japanese animation and the influence anime has in the Midwest and around the globe by educating people from all walks of life in many diverse facets of popular and traditional Japanese culture.
Each year, Naka-Kon invites an array of voice actors and manga artists who host a variety of panels and events designed to educate and entertain both current anime enthusiasts and those who wish to learn more about the American otaku subculture. Don't miss a moment of the fun!
Announcements
Jun 24, 2009: 2010 Staff All-Call
There's a few updates to the staff system for Naka-Kon 2010.
First, would you like to help out the convention while still enjoying everything Naka-Kon has to offer? Put in an application to be an Ops Convention Assistant! Naka-Kon is looking for 3-5 dedicated Convention Assistants to work approximately 20 hours total: some on Thursday and Friday before the Kon helping to set up, and some on Sunday night and Monday after the Kon helping to teardown and pack out. If you're available on those days you can fill out an application here. Special priority will be given to people who have the qualifications, experience, and willingness to drive a large truck, so if that's you be sure to include it in qualifications. This is a great way to get all the benefits of being a convention assistant while still having the freedom to attend every event you can cram into 3 days!
We're setting up a staff all-call meeting for everyone who wishes to be staff, convention assistant, or director of Naka-Kon 2010. The meeting will be held July 19 at 3:00 pm in the Hyatt Regency Crown Center's Choteau B. If you haven't yet filled out an application we will have them there for you to fill out. This meeting will be a great chance to find out what we have planned for Naka-Kon 2010 and find out how you can help!
Parking for the meetings is being checked on. I believe there will be free parking at the hotel for stays under 4 hours, we are checking with the service to make sure. Watch the announcements on the forums for more information. If not, Crown Center's garage is free and you can walk the habitrails over, just be sure to plan enough time for walking after you park.
Hope to see you there!
~Aurora Celeste
Naka-Kon 2010 Con Com
Jun 06, 2009: 2010 Staff Applications Now Open!
As Naka-Kon grows in size, it needs more and more people to help organize and run. If you're interested in finding out how the premier Kansas City anime con runs and want to help make Naka-Kon 2010 even better than 2009, apply to be a staff member today!
You can even be staff if you aren't local to the Kansas City area, or if you can only work the weekend of the convention. Find out more on the application page.
You will need a Naka-Kon forum log in to apply.
P.S.: Poke your friends if you think they'd be interested as well. More help = a better convention!
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