Thank you so very much for joining us at Naka-Kon 2024! It was amazing spending the weekend with all of you!
See you March 14-16, 2025!
Naka-Kon is an annual three-day convention, celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion, gaming, and more! Every year, we bring your favorite voice actors, musicians, cosplayers, artists, designers, and industry experts to the Overland Park Convention Center. Catch guest panels and performances, be part of our cosplay competitions, enter contests, and learn about working in the anime, manga, and music industries.
November 1, 2024
🌼SUNFLOWER IDOL APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!🌼
This form will close on Sunday December 1st at 6pm CST. Final decisions will be announced on Sunday December 15th. Keep an eye out on the email you provided.
For details and the application form link, visit our Sunflower Idol Fest page.
November 1, 2024
Vendors and Artists of Naka-Kon, the Exhibit Hall applications are now open! The application period starts today November 1st and runs until Sunday, December 1, 2024 11:59 CST. We'll review all the applications during December and inform applications in early January.
Visit our Exhibit Hall page for a few more details about our exhibit hall and also the link to the application.
October 17, 2024
Naka-ma, it is time. Early bird tickets for Naka-Kon 2025 are now available!
Early bird pricing runs through the end of this year. Also note: We have a very limited supply of VIP badges and they will go fast. Get them while you can!
September 16, 2024
Staff applications for 2025 are NOW OPEN✨ Help us create an unforgettable experience for our attendees. Apply at via our JotForm
June 5, 2024
Naka-ma please give some love to the winners of the various cosplay contests this weekend! Check out the website for images, as well as more information about the contestants. Thank you to our sponsors for the fantastic prizing we were able to give out over the weekend: Holiday Matsuri, 3DHQ, Hammerspace, Arda Wigs, Oliso and Sewtites!
May 23, 2024
Nakama – in collaboration with VisitOP and Agenda USA, we are happy to announce the return of complimentary shuttle buses for attendees. The buses will run between the hotels and overflow lots and also to local restaurants and shops.
May 22, 2024
Nakama! Are you ready? Our pack of Inari are! Naka-Kon 2024 is in just a couple days! This article is jam packed with information so please check it out.
May 21, 2024
Nakama – here is a video message from our fashion guest, Aoki Misako. Tickets to the tea party & fashion show and shopping experience with Misako-san can be purchased via our website's Ticketed Event page.
May 21, 2024
Japanese Lolita fashion fans, we are excited to share the news that Maison de minette clothing will be available to purchase at Emily Temple cute and Melody BasKet booths! Please swing by the booth in the exhibit hall to check out this new brand.