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 27, 2023
Nakama, Happy Cyber Monday! Registration for Naka-Kon 2024 is now open and can be purchased from our Registration page. Early bird badge rates will be available until February 29, 2024.
Also, big congratulations to the following people for winning last month's KC Japan Festival and Planet Anime raffle! Each winner will receive a pair of Naka-Kon 2024 badges and will be notified by email with directions to claim their badges.
April 18, 2024
We are excited to announce that will be bringing back Coslesque! What is Coslesque you ask? Cos-lesque is a cosplay-themed burlesque show showcasing theatrical strip teases, this year featuring dazzling performers from Foxy By Proxy Revue! This will be an 18+ ticketed event. Keep an eye out on our social media channels for more info and to find out when tickets go on sale!
April 15, 2024
Nakama, are you ready to party? Then please welcome K!LL SCREEN! K!LL SCREEN [He/Him] is a club, convention, and rave DJ from Richmond, VA. He has spent over a decade crafting his signature sound described simply as “HIGH NRG | FAST AF | STUPID MUSIC”. He has performed all over the country at several events including MAGFest, San Japan, Colossalcon, Katsucon, and many more. Expect to hear anything and everything from heavy metal to jpop to speedcore.
April 13, 2024
Don't lose your mind over our next voice guest, Lex Lang! Lex Lang is a veteran voice actor with an extensive background in Animation, Anime, Video Games, TV and blockbuster films. Lex is currently starring as Suguru Geto in the international hit anime film and series Jujutsu Kaisen.
April 12, 2024
Nakama, you can never have too many friends. So please welcome Sandy Fox as our guest for Naka-Kon 2024! Sandy has been voicing characters in Anime, Animation, Video Games for over 30 years. She began her career in the entertainment industry working for The Walt Disney Company performing in hundreds of live stage shows as a singer, dancer and comedic talent. You know her as Hello Kitty, Chibiusa, and many many more!
April 4, 2024
Nakama - the Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott - Metcalf overflow room blocks are sold out! We have added convention room blocks at two hotels: Quality Inn and Hampton Inn, both located off of I-435 and Metcalf and about a mile away from the convention center. Both hotel room rates include complimentary breakfast. Please visit the Hotel Page for additional information and directions to reserve the rooms.
April 3, 2024
Nakama - please welcome Briana Lawrence and Jessica Walsh to Naka-Kon 2024!
Over 20 years ago Briana Lawrence and Jessica Walsh (Snow) were two fanfiction writing ladies who geeked out over Gundam Wing boys and Resident Evil. Now? They’re still geeks and still have their fandoms, but they’re also a married couple who write books, wear nerdy outfits and do their best to keep their three butt-head cats in line. They’re failing. Send help.
April 2, 2024
Nakama - we regret to inform you that WATWING will not be able to attend Naka-Kon 2024 due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize to those who were looking forward to their performances and appreciate your understanding. We will continue to work hard in hopes of being able to host them sometime in the future.
ナカコンの来場者へ：残念ながらWATWINGは予期せぬ事情により中コン2024に参加できなくなりました。コンサートを楽しみにしてくださっていた皆様には、心よりお詫び申し上げます。ご理解のほど、何卒よろしくお願い致します。いつかまた、中コンがWatwingのイベントを主催できることを願って、今後も努力してまいります。
April 2, 2024
The Naka-Kon Mainstage Cosplay Contest application opens today at 6:00 p.m.! Read over the rules and access the application here.