Announcements
Re-Kon: The Naka-Kon Reunion
May 9, 2012 at 5:53 PM
Looking for something to do this summer? Miss your friends from Naka-Kon? Join us on July 7, 2012 at Shawnee Mission Park's Shelter 1 - rain or shine! Shelter 1 is located on 79th Street just inside the park's east entrance. Please be sure to RSVP on Facebook if you plan to come!
THIS EVENT HAS A COVER FEE OF $5, which includes one hot dog and one hamburger (or Boca burger) for each attendee, in addition to two beverages (Mountain Dew, Coke, Gatorade, or bottled water). Any extra money (after paying for food and park fees) will go toward making Naka-Kon even better for 2013.
*** If you're a vegetarian and would like Boca Burgers, please post on the Facebook event's wall so we make sure to buy enough. ***
Please be sure to bring snacks of any kind, as Naka-Kon will NOT be providing side dishes.
You can also help out by bringing games, Nerf guns, water guns and any other outdoor equipment that is easy to clean up after. We have also gotten a permit for water balloons this year! Please pick up after yourself, though! We don't want to ruin chances of having them in the future. (For a full list of park rules, see http://jcprd.com/parks_facilities/regulations.cfm).
*** PLEASE NOTE: Last year, we had a few attendees who began to overheat due to the extremely warm temperatures we often have in Kansas during the summer. Please be sure that if you do cosplay, you plan to wear a cool costume that you will not overheat in. Also, please note that bringing water guns is greatly encouraged because of this. ***
*** RULES ***
1. Don't be stupid.
2. Pick up your trash.
3. No badge = no food. (We'll give out "badges" when you pay your entry fee.)
4. No water balloon combat in the shelter.
5. No water gun combat in the shelter.
6. Don't involve noncombatants in water fights.
7. No water fights for girls in white shirts.
8. No scaring the normies!
9. Don't be stupid.
Hope to see you there!
2012 Survey Winners Chosen
March 1, 2012 at 5:18 PM
For those of you that filled out one of our surveys about Naka-Kon 2012 in order to possibly win a free Naka-Kon 2013 badge, check your e-mails! Our two lucky winners have been chosen and contacted!
Naka-Kon 2012 Survey
February 14, 2012 at 9:14 PM
Fill out this survey for a chance to win a free Naka-Kon 2013 badge!
Deadline for contest: February 28, 2012
So long and thanks!
February 14, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Thanks for coming to Naka-Kon 2012! It was a great year and we will work hard to make next year even better (after recovering from post-kon depression).
Silent Auction
February 12, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Today, we will be having a silent auction for a complete ADR script of Cowboy Bebop The Movie signed by Steve Blum and Wendee Lee.
Visit our charity table next to the information desk and place your bid! The auction will end one hour before closing ceremonies.
Badge Sale Update
February 11, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Naka-Kon will be selling registration again starting at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. We apologize to those of you who came today and were turned away and we hope to see you tomorrow!
Panel Changes for Saturday and Sunday
February 11, 2012 at 9:53 AM
We've had a couple of panel changes for today. Bleach with Wendee Lee and Quinton Flynn has moved to 9:00 p.m. and the guest signing with them will immediately follow at 10:00 p.m.
Also, on Sunday, Gore Makeup 2 with Take One Productions has moved to 11:00 a.m. in Ballroom A and Anime Press Your Luck has moved to 3:00 p.m. in Ballroom B.
Important Announcement regarding Badge Sales
February 11, 2012 at 1:43 AM
Due to unexpected and overwhelming popularity, Naka-Kon will be forced to closed at-door registration at 3:00pm on Saturday. A limited number of Sunday-Only badges may be available on Sunday, pending further projections. Please check the website for further updates and decisions by 8:00pm Saturday.
Charity Events
February 10, 2012 at 12:15 PM
We will be having a charity raffle and otaku mural as our charity events this year. Great prizes have been provided courtesy of PMX, Babel Entertainment, and Naka-Kon staff and guests. Charity Prizes include Arrietty screening passes, anime, manga, video games, photo books, tote bags, autographs, etc. and will be held at the volunteer desk. Otaku Mural will be held in the vendor room and is mural where attendees can purchase markers to draw and show their artistic skills.
The collected pool of money will be distributed to not-for-profit organizations in Japan that are helping directly with the Tohoku earthquake victims.
Here are website links to some of the organizations:
http://onegaitiger.com/saigai/? (Japanese)
http://www.hatachikikin.com/en_work.html (English ver)
http://www.aicat.org/heartoncoin/index.php?lang=en (English ver)
The Secret World of Arrietty Forum Contest Winners
February 9, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Congratulations to our winners of the forum contest for the Secret World of Arrietty giveaway! If you entered, check your e-mail and see if you are one of our lucky winners!
Guidebook - Naka-Kon 2012
February 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Naka-Kon 2012 has gone mobile! Schedule, maps, twitter, alerts, more on your iPhone/Android, free! Get Guidebook http://guidebook.com/getit
Early Bird Cosplay Registration
February 9, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Ready to strut your stuff at the Cosplay Competition this weekend? Early Bird Cosplay Registration available at http://www.zeldakey.webs.com from 6:00pm to Midnight Tonight. You will still need to check in at Cosplay Registration at con to verify your badge.
Kon Supporter Cards
February 8, 2012 at 10:39 PM
Kon Supporter cards will be handed out when you check-in to the Sheraton Hotel.
Due to limited supplies, Kon Supporters will be allowed only three visits to the Kon Suite during the convention.
Secret Revealed
February 6, 2012 at 4:11 PM
So, you want to know our secret? Here it is!
Disney presents a Studio Ghibli Film, THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY. Opening in theaters on Friday, February 17.
Don't want to wait? Naka-Kon will be handing out passes on Friday, February 10 to a special media/promotional screening of THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY. The screening will take place on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00AM at the AMC 20 Town Center theater. There will be a LIMITED number of passes handed out.
Here are clues to areas you may win from:
Opening Ceremonies
Blood Stain Child Concert
Game Show
Charity Raffle
Charity Otaku Mural - Ghibli character drawing contest
Hallway Cosplay - Ghibli cosplay contest
Showings Room
Forum (See this forum post for details.)
Disney Representative Desk (Exhibit Hall B - Vendor/Artist Alley)
You may view a trailer of the film here.
Please note that all Naka-Kon staff members (ConCom, directors, staff, con assistants, and con helpers) are ineligible for the passes.
Shuttle Bus Information
February 5, 2012 at 4:25 PM
A complimentary shuttle bus service from Naka-Kon to the nearby shopping and dining areas will be provided courtesy of Overland Park Convention and Visitor Bureau and Agenda: USA.
Shuttle Times:
Friday 2/10: 6PM-9PM
Saturday 2/11: 11AM-2PM & 5PM-10PM
Sunday 2/12: 11AM-2PM
Stops: Park Place, Town Center Plaza, One Nineteen, Camelot Court, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
Shopping Area Websites:
http://parkplaceleawood.com/
http://www.towncenterplaza.com/
http://onenineteenshopping.com/
You may find a list of restaurants in the shuttle bus stop areas here, as well as a map here.
2012 Panel and Event Schedule Updated
February 4, 2012 at 5:20 PM
The panel and event schedule has been updated. Please be sure to check it so you can re-plan if necessary. http://naka-kon.com/panel
Volunteers Still Needed
February 3, 2012 at 7:56 PM
We're currently finalizing volunteer schedules for the con and sending out emails. So, if you applied to volunteer and haven't heard from us, check your email. If there isn't anything yet, there will be within the next 24 hrs. We are still in need of volunteers, so if you're interested please visit the volunteers page on the main site and fill out an application.
Formal Ball Song List
February 1, 2012 at 11:04 PM
We are pleased to announce the song list for the formal ball. We hope those wishing to attend will listen to these and familiarize themselves with the music. Please remember each song is a waltz.
The song list can be found on our formal ball webpage.
2012 Panel and Event Schedule
January 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Finally, the moment you've all been waiting for... our 2012 panel and event schedule is now up!
Visit http://naka-kon.com/panel to download it.
Please note that the following panels have been CANCELED:
- Pokemon Panel! - Justin Poage, Rachael Bock, Stephen Swanson
- Lolita Sewing Party: Bows 101 - J. Lohmeyer
- Diversity in Cosplay - Aleathia Burns, Yaya Han
- Music Hour with Quinton Flynn
- Tales From the Script - Chris Cason
Also, the following panels have been ADDED:
- Robotech: Stayin' Alive! - Larry "Fuzzy" Furry
- Con Horror Stories - Quinton Flynn, Chris Cason, Amelie Belcher
Naka-Kon 2012 Tabletop Campaigns
January 23, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Naka-Kon will be hosting the following tabletop campaigns:
Friday: D20 Modern Campaign
Setup Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Game Session: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Target Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate (advanced players still welcome); characters will begin at Level 3
Synopsis:
"The year is 2156. 'Governments' no longer exist in accordance with political ideologies, social theories or ethnic divisions; economic, military and political power have all been consolidated into the hands of megacorporations. Laws, such as they are, no longer center around maintaining social order and now exist solely for the benefit of those megacorporations that bother to establish them. As such, 'morality' is a thing of the past: anything goes, as long as the price is right. If there is one good thing left in the world, it is that technology is now accessible to a degree unimaginable a century ago. Cybernetics, once considered the realm of science fiction, are now a part of everyday life, blurring the line between man and machine. In this fast-and-loose world driven by technology, greed and violence, only one thing is certain: anything is possible, if the price is right....."
This game is intended to be a cyber-noir experience. The emphasis of technology over more 'traditional' fantasy elements allows for a modern feel to the story and pacing.
Saturday: Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Campaign
Setup Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
First Game Session: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Second Game Session: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Target Experience Level: Intermediate/Advanced (for both sessions); characters will begin at Level 8
Synopsis:
"Some say that the world has never been divided into 'good' and 'evil', that when the world was forged from the fires of the gods, it was born 'gray' and 'neutral'. Others argue that 'good' and 'evil' are just clever stories devised by the powerful to help keep the masses in line: a way to encourage the compliant and vilify the dissenters. The world, for its part, offers no clear answers. Kingdoms wage wars for lands and power. The vast natural powers of the Wild, guarded by those who commune with Gaia, struggle violently with those who believe in the power of industry and 'progress'. The students of the arcane delve deep into the reaches of the Nether, discovering knowledge that some claim 'mere mortals' should never learn, heedless of the words outsiders. With all the world seeking to further their own interests, whatever they may be, one force sits, watching and waiting. Its soldiers know no fear, its champions know no equal. Forged in the fires of war from an amalgamation of peoples, it has the power to alter the course of the world - and it is preparing to act. However, none know what path it shall follow, for its leaders keep counsel with no one....."
This campaign is rooted in traditional fantasy: wizards and sorcerers of all kinds, knights and brigands, sentient nonhuman races and the like. Players may be asked to make decisions that will challenge their characters' motivations and convictions.
