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November 20, 2024
Are you interested in becoming a Fan Panelist at Naka-Kon 2025? Head on over to our programming page and fill out a panel application before the deadline on January 20, 2025! We know you have been sitting on some amazing ideas and we can't wait to see what panels you all bring to the table.
November 18, 2024
Naka-ma, get your crafting supplies ready!
This is the official announcement of the cosplay showcases available at the 2025 show! We are excited to announce that we will again be partnering with Holiday Matsuri to offer the Winter Cosplay Championship Delegate Contest as part of the Main Stage Cosplay Contest. Registration opens January 7 at 6:00 p.m. CT!
Check out the 2025 rules, and learn more about the cosplay showcase events on our Main Stage Cosplay page.
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.
May 20, 2024
Kon-kon! The Inari-kun plushie wait is finally over with help from Tasty Peach Studios! Inari-kun and friends are back with a bigger and blushier new design that makes them more huggable than ever.
They will be waiting for adoption at the Naka-Kon booth in the exhibit hall.
May 19, 2024
ReRoll Tavern returns to Naka-Kon! One of our local tabletop/board game/trading-card-game shops in the area, Reroll Tavern will be running the tabletop section this year, with a bigger rental library of games for everyone to enjoy. The Tavern will allow you to rent out a game to play with your friends while you're in the area. There will also be open spots available if you want to bring your own tabletop games to play with friends. There may even be campaigns of Dungeons and Dragons. Bring your Trading Card Game decks, too!
May 19, 2024
Psychic Drive returns to Naka-Kon! This popular Arcade Vendor from Michigan will be bringing their unique Japanese cabinets for free-to-play action throughout the weekend. KC Bemani will be joining forces with the crew to bring you a bigger arcade selection:
May 19, 2024
Returning to Naka-Kon is indie-developer Circean Studios. Based in Overland Park, this team is currently working on multiple gaming projects. The team will be bringing an updated version of their fighting game, Konsui Fighter for attendees to demo throughout the weekend. But that's not all of the surprises.
May 17, 2024
Hate the thought of standing in lines all con, but still want to meet your favorite guests at Naka-Kon 2024? 🧍♂️ We have good news for you!
Starting this year, attendees will join a VIRTUAL QUEUE to get in line for autographs. Virtual queues open at the same time as the Exhibit Hall each day, and can be joined from the individual guest pages on our website or by scanning the QR codes in the Exhibit Hall. Simply join the queue for the guest you want to meet, go enjoy Naka-Kon, and get a text or email when it's time to come back!
May 17, 2024
We are proud to announce that the cosplay contest has received some fantastic prizing from Oliso! Oliso is known for their ergonomically designed irons and pressing gear, and a winner from our Mainstage Cosplay Contest will receive an iron to keep their costumes wrinkle free. Learn more about Oliso and their products on their website!
May 15, 2024
Aika Kobayashi will be holding a special photo shoot after each of her concerts on Friday and Saturday nights. Photoshoot slots will be limited and will be awarded by a raffle. For more details on how to enter the raffle, visit the raffle page.
May 14, 2024
Nakama, we have a new event for our 21+ crowd: The Bunny Bar & Sake Lounge! Spend the evening enjoying a drink with our lovely bunny girls and bunny butlers!
Our Sake Lounge is a chill bar where you can hang out and enjoy a drink with friends. This section is open to all attendees with a 2024 Naka-Kon attendee badge and a valid 21+ ID.
May 13, 2024
Nakama! The wait is over! The Naka-Kon 2024 schedule is live, jam-packed with exciting panels, special events, contests, and more. We've also released the 2024 ticketed events, including a few brand new ones!
Secure your spot for these extra special events before they vanish faster than a shadow clone! Then head over to the schedule and start planning your weekend! Remember to check back closer to the convention for any last-minute updates. See you in just under two weeks!
May 11, 2024
Nakama - our musical guest of honor, Aika Kobayashi is coming to you all the way from Japan with a very special message! Check it out below and be ready to catch Aikyan performing live and hosting photo sessions after each concert on both Friday and Saturday nights of Kon weekend. That’s May 24th and 25th - we’re less than a month away now!
Details on how to enter the raffle to be part of the photo session will be shared next week.
May 10, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that SewTites has generously provided prizing for this year's Mainstage Cosplay Contest! SewTites has an array of sewing supplies, including their incredible magnetic sewing pins that hold your materials together without piercing the material! It even works on EVA foam!
May 10, 2024
Naka-Kon is proud to announce that Arda Wigs will yet again be offering some incredible prizing to winners of our various cosplay related events this year!
May 9, 2024
Nakama! Sheraton Overland Park Hotel has notified that us that they have additional rooms available to book after receiving last-minute cancellation requests. You can book your room online or directly calling Sheraton Hotel