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February 17, 2025
We are extremely excited to welcome back Sam Villanueva to Naka-Kon's 20th anniversary event! Sam has been involved in every aspect of game design from concept to completion, with over 25 years of development experience throughout five console generations. He has worked on numerous high-profile franchises including Soul Reaver, Syphon Filter, Resistance, Uncharted and Days Gone as well as titles in the Blade Runner and Marvel universes.
February 14, 2025
Nakama. It's time to board the Ghost Planet spaceship Absolution. Keep an eye out for any loth-rats that might have snuck aboard. The special of the day is bell peppers and beef (we're out of beef). So strap in and join us on this ride bub. Please welcome to Naka-Kon 2025: Steve Blum!
February 5, 2025
Nakama, are you ready to fight for your future in the past or deal with ghosts and aliens? If not, it's time to build those bonds and digivolve with our latest guest, AJ Beckles!
AJ Beckles started his voice-acting journey by voicing "Takemichi Hanagaki" in Tokyo Revengers and "Shiki Tademaru" in Kemono Jihen.
February 3, 2025
Nakama, we've been her fan for years and love to have her at our convention. Please welcome Amelie Belcher to Naka-Kon 2025!
January 31, 2025
Hey there Nakama! I hope you’ve got your training done, for you and your Pokemon, cause we’ve got our next Guest Announcement!
She lends her talents to not just one, not two, but three separate Pokemon legends, Iris of Pokemon Journeys, Nessa of Pokemon: Twilight Wings, and Greta of Pokemon Masters!
She also packs her own punches as hero Mirko from My Hero Academia, and Yoruichi in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War!
January 30, 2025
Nakama, please welcome Ratty Creations to Naka-Kon 2025. Ratty Creations is a professional artist and graphic designer specializing in original creations and pop culture art. A veteran of over 100 convention appearances, she has a passion for travel, making friends all around the country, and sharing her love of art with convention attendees. A rising star in the furry art community, she brings a welcoming and safe space to every show she attends.
January 27, 2025
We are so excited to announce that Diana Tolin will be joining us again this year! Diana has been an award winning cosplayer and member of the Anime industry for almost 30 years. She loves pop culture as much as she loves Japanese culture and has worked with some of the largest companies and conventions in the world including Marvel Entertainment, Nintendo of America, Square Enix, Aniplex, Anime Expo and World Cosplay Summit.
January 17, 2025
Nakama, cosplay lineup graphics are ready! We have three variants ready to go. So show us what you've got planned! We're excited to see your cosplays, fits, and coords that you're bringing to the con.
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January 17, 2025
Haven't submitted your fan panel application? The deadline for applications is this Monday, January 20th! Submit your panel application today!
January 16, 2025
Hello, Nakama!
We’re excited to announce Getty as our musical guest for Naka-Kon 2025! Getty is a Japanese music producer/DJ based in Tokyo, Japan. Getty specializes in intense EDM sounds, with a focus on UK Hardcore. His music is featured in many music games such as “CHUNITHM” and “ONGEKI” by SEGA, “SOUND VOLTEX” by KONAMI and “WACCA” by Marvelous. In recent years, he has provided his music to ”D4DJ”, “HOLOLIVE,” “THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE!” and many others.
January 14, 2025
Hello, Nakama! We’re excited to announce our first-ever Japanese comedian and DJ guest of honor, BAN BAN BAN! BAN BAN BAN consists of the comedy duo of Hiromi Sameshima and Masatake Yamamoto and is famous for their performance act, Anison Disco. Anison Disco is a fun interactive event open to all ages and fandom, and attendees will be able to enjoy dancing (wotagei) to their favorite anime songs (anison)! On stage, Sameshima-san serves as the DJ, and Yamaoto-san cosplays and impersonates Frieza, the main antagonist of Dragon Ball Z, who is a favorite amongst the fans. Please give BAN BAN BAN a warm welcome to Naka-Kon, and please check out Anison Disco on the main stage!
January 13, 2025
Nakama! We are so excited to welcome our special guest Yaya Han to our 20th Anniversary event! Yaya Han is a cosplayer, designer and author with more than 20 years of activity in the fandom world. Yaya has made over 400 costumes, been featured in two US Network TV Shows and countless magazines, books, newspapers and online media outlets, and she appears as a guest and speaker at hundreds of events all over the globe.
January 12, 2025
Attention, Nakama! We’re proud to announce that Sasara Sekine will be attending Naka-Kon 2025 as one of our Guests of Honor! Sekine-san is an actress, model, and former idol member of the group "Houkago Princess." She is currently the official supporter and MC for one of the world’s largest pop culture events, the Tokyo and Osaka Comicon, and the MC for the official coverage and support program of the B. LEAUGE, the professional men’s basketball league in Japan. Please give a warm welcome to Sekine-san!
January 10, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome back Duff Cosplay as our Hallway Cosplay Contest judges! Duff Cosplay is a family that creates costumes and props to have fun and meet fellow cosplayers. They love displaying and our interpretations of pop culture characters. They create using multiple mediums including fabric, metal, and leather. Many of their cosplays incorporate electronics and mechanical systems. They have been humbled with great success competing around the country.
January 10, 2025
Please welcome back Diana the Great as our Hallway Cosplay Contest judge! Diana The Great is an accomplished cosplayer from the greater Kansas City Metro. She holds nearly ten years of experience in a variety of crafting and creative media; from sewing to foam work, wig creation, makeup, facepaint and more.
January 8, 2025
Please give a warm welcome to our final Mainstage Cosplay Contest judge, Malinda Chan!
Malinda Chan especially loves sewing and wig styling, and you might be familiar with the numerous tutorials she's created for Arda Wigs. Thanks to her clean craftsmanship and experience as a cosplay educator, she’s been invited as a guest speaker and contest judge internationally.
January 7, 2025
We are so excited to announce our second Mainstage Cosplay Contest judge, Turtle Smithy Cosplay! Turtle Smithy has had a passion for breathing life into his favorite characters since he was a kid. His specialties are armor and props, but he’s no stranger to sewing either. He has traveled far and wide as a cosplay panelist and judge.
January 6, 2025
We are so excited to announce our first cosplay contest judge, Bee Nerdish! Bee was born and raised in Georgia and has been deeply immersed in sewing, costuming and craftsmanship since 2011. She is inspired by all things whimsical and magical and focuses on creating pieces to emphasize her passion and creativity. Bee is also a plushie artist, and her work has sold nationally and internationally. Bee celebrates imagination and personality, focusing on empowering cosplayers in any stage of their journey.
December 28, 2024
Naka-ma, careful around that ¥8,000,000 vase! Break it and you'll have to work for one hell of a butler. Or is that something you want to do? Sorry, that was a strange thing to ask.
Announcing, voice actor for characters such as Kyoya Otori, Sebastian Michaelis, and Teyna Iida, give it up for J. Michael Tatum!
December 23, 2024
We’re honored to announce fashion model Misako Aoki will return as a guest of honor for Naka-Kon 2025! Appointed as the “Kawaii Ambassador” by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Aoki-san has visited over 45 cities and 25 countries on cultural diplomacy as the leading representative of Lolita Fashion. She helped found the Japan Lolita Association and served as the first president. In addition to being a model, Aoki-san works as a nurse in Japan. Please give Aoki-san a warm welcome back!
December 23, 2024
We’re excited to announce that the Japanese fashion brands Emily Temple cute and Melody BasKet, along with their President and Director, will return for Naka-Kon 2025 due to high demand! Emily Temple cute and Melody BasKet specializes in fun, feminine clothing suitable for casual, otome, and lolita styles. At Naka-Kon 2025, please check out their store at the exhibit hall, their fashion show, and their tea party!
December 20, 2024
Naka-ma! Greetings! I hope you have a sunny disposition and are ready to sing some catchy songs for our next guest!
Grab your Demon Slayer uniforms and make sure you’ve filled out your applications for your hero internships! Because between fighting him as Gyuutaro in Demon Slayer and working with him as Sir Nighteye! Your hands may be a bit full! But if you’re able to manage that you and him cause discuss which spouse you chose together with him as Alear in Fire Emblem Engage!
December 16, 2024
What’s up Naka-ma!
According to the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale, it’s time for our next guest announcement!
Try your best not to get too hot as you step into the Malevolent Kitchen and no unfortunately, he’s not taking applications for a fourth wife.
But he’ll be so happy to see you all, as long as you keep your greeting Flashy!
Announcing, voice actor for characters such as Sukuna and Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui, give it up for Ray Chase.
December 13, 2024
Nakama! We apologize for the long delay. Hotel blocks are now open for booking! Please visit our hotel page for reservation links and room information.
Update 12/13/2024: At this time, Friday night at the Sheraton is sold out. Rooms may become available again as people cancel reservations or if the block is able to be expanded so check back if you missed out.
