Naka-Kon is hitting the road! 🚗💨
We’re heading to Anime St. Louis! Stop by our table and say hello!
Anime St. Louis is next weekend (April 24-26) at St. Charles Convention Center. See you there!
#NakaKon #ASTL2026 #AnimeSTL #AnimeConvention #Missouri
Nakama, photos from the fantastic performances by Maki Otsuki and DJ Sameshima are now available.
naka-kon.com/gallery/2026...
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Our 2026 Lolita Fashion Show and Tea Party photo gallery is now available Nakama!
naka-kon.com/gallery/2026...
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Nakama! We are excited to announce that the official photo gallery for the 2026 Main Stage Cosplay Contest is now live on our website.
naka-kon.com/gallery/2026...
#nakakon #nakakon2026 #nakakoncosplaycontest
Nakama - On MARCH 23 we are partnering with Texas Roadhouse. 10% of proceeds will benefit Naka-Kon, which enables us to bring COOL NEW GUESTS and do COOL NEW THINGS just for you! Present this image to show your support for Naka-Kon during the event!
#nakakon #texasroadhouse #overlandpark #kansascity
Nakama! Visit JINYA Ramen with your Naka-Kon 2026 badge by this Thursday March 19th and receive a free plate or mini tacos!
#NakaKon #NakaKon2026 #JINYAKC #NoRamenNoLife #JinyaRamenBar #KCRamen #OverlandParkRamen
Nakama, what a great year! Thank you for joining us and making Naka-Kon such a wonderful time. We can’t wait to see you again next year!
✨ Naka-Kon 2027 - March 12-14
Mark your calendars - the countdown starts now!
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Nakama, what a great year! Thank you for joining us and making Naka-Kon such a wonderful time. We can’t wait to see you again next year!
✨ Naka-Kon 2027 - March 12-14
Mark your calendars - the countdown starts now!
#nakakon #nakakon2026 #nakakon2027
Nakama, the weather is rather windy and there is blowing snow currently. Please be careful outside and on the road on your way home!
Nakama, it's Day 0 of Naka-Kon 2026! Which means early badge pick up. If you are heading over to pick up your badge, we're open now! Registration will be open for badge pickup until 9pm tonight.
See all of you tomorrow at 4pm for Opening Ceremonies!
naka-kon.com
#nakakon #nakakon2026
Nakama - we have many awesome food vendors as a part of Naka-Kon this year! Everyone, please check out these many great options on-site when you are hungry!
naka-kon.com/news/2026-03...
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Pop Up Lockers return to Naka-Kon 2026
bit.ly/PULNAKA26
Plan ahead and keep your hands free.
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Naka-Kon is happy to announce the return of complimentary shuttle buses for attendees! The shuttles will travel between the hotels, overflow lot, and local restaurants and shops. Please head to www.visitoverlandpark.com/naka-kon/ for route details.
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🎟️ Registration Reminders
Registration Hours: Don't forget that badge pickup starts tomorrow, Thursday (6 PM – 9 PM) if you want to beat the Friday rush!
Go Cashless: Remember, membership badges are available online only this year—no cash sales at the door.
naka-kon.com
#nakakon #nakakon2026
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🎫 Featured Event Tickets
Want to expand your convention experience? Tickets are still available for select featured events, but they’re going fast! Grab yours before they’re gone:
🔗 naka-kon.com/programming/featured-events
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📅 Plan Your Day (Print & Digital)
Whether you prefer the tech-savvy approach or the classic feel of paper, we’ve got you covered. Both the digital and printable event schedules are now available:
🔗 naka-kon.com/schedule
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Nakama, can you believe Naka-Kon is this weekend? We certainly can’t!
To prepare for the weekend, here are some updates:
🎬 Screenings Schedule
Planning your anime breaks? The screenings schedule is now live! Find out what’s playing and when:
🔗 naka-kon.com/screenings
#nakakon #nakakon2026
Nakama - this coming weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library (KCKPL) will be bringing its mobile library with Japanese manga and books! The bus will be at the outdoor courtyard by the food trucks.
www.kckpl.org
#nakakon #nakakon2026 #kckpl #kckpubliclibrary
Yup!
Who doesn't love a good outtake reel? Ever wanted to make your own? Now's your chance with our Do Your Own Dub Contests, coming up THIS WEEKEND at Naka-Kon!
Read more: naka-kon.com/programming/...
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Nakama! Hi-NAKTANE is back with another high energy dance party featuring DJs from our Naka: Underground events. Hi-NAKTANE will immediately follow DJ Sameshima both nights. Special thanks to Show-Me Live Event Production.
#nakakon #nakakon2026 #nakaunderground #danceparty
Nakama - the photo meetup schedule is available now! If you requested one or were interested in joining one, make note. We can't wait to see all the great cosplays that show up to them.
See you soon Nakama!
#nakakon #nakakon2026
Attention, Nakama! Unfortunately, voice actress Kayli Mills will be unable to attend Naka-Kon 2026. We’re sad we won’t get to see her this year, but hopefully she’ll make her way to a future Naka-Kon!
#nakakon #nakakon2026
7 DAYS. ONE WEEK. THE FINAL COUNTDOWN. Nakama, we're officially in the single digits & couldn't be more excited to see all of you.
📅 March 13–15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center
naka-kon.com
#nakakon #nakakon2026
Hey Nakama, are you a fan of blind boxes? DIY? Cute accessories? Join us for Blind Box to Keychain Workshop, a workshop where you take your own figure and turn it into an accessory!
Details & tickets: naka-kon.com/programming/...
#nakakon #nakakon2026 #nakakonworkshop
Join Team Tomo and test your mettle at the Spirit World Challenge! Yokai are on the prowl within the twisting maze. Tickets are limited and our 10 minute slots are filling fast! Groups are limited to 5 at a time. Don't get left in the dark: naka-kon.com/programming/...
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Ever wonder what it’s like to work on video games? Get an insider scoop on Saturday afternoon of Naka as Danganronpa and Hundred Line series creator & Too Kyo Games founder Kazutaka Kodaka joins us for an online panel to answer your burning questions LIVE from Japan!
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Nakama, we have made our artist and vendor list available again this year. Head over to our website and check out the Vendor Hall page for the complete set.
naka-kon.com/vendor-hall
#nakakon #nakakon2026
Drumroll, please... AMV editors, it's the news you've been waiting for! The Naka-Kon Contests team is thrilled to present our list of finalists for the 2026 AMV Contest! Don't miss the AMV Showcase on Sunday during Naka-Kon weekend!
List of Finalists: naka-kon.com/amv
#nakakon #nakakon2026
Nakama - the convention is less than two weeks away so it is time... time for the schedule of events!
naka-kon.com/schedule/
📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Overland Park Convention Center
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now
naka-kon.com/registration
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