Join us for Naka-Kon 2026!
March 13th to March 15th at the Overland Park Convention Center!
Thank you so very much for joining us at Naka-Kon 2025! It was amazing spending the weekend with all of you!
See you March 13-15, 2026!
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.
December 5, 2025
Naka-Kon’s mission has always been to celebrate Japanese culture, and we’re excited to announce a brand new experience to support that cause. Naka-kon is sending one outstanding member of the Naka-Kon community on a 5-day, 4-night trip to Tokyo, Japan! The trip includes tours, special events, and more. Naka-Kon will cover the cost of airfare, hotel, a guide, and the itinerary for one, and when you return, you will share your experiences with the rest of the Naka-Kon community...
January 21, 2026
Nakama! We are excited to announce the return of DJ Sameshima. He is part of the group called BAN BAN BAN, who were guests at Naka-Kon 2025. This year, he’s joining us as a solo Anison DJ and will provide support to our guest of honor during Naka-kon 2026. Sameshime-san is an expert DJ in the Anison genre. Anison Disco is a fun, interactive event open to all ages and fandoms, where attendees can enjoy dancing (otagei) to their favorite anime songs (anison).
January 19, 2026
Nakama - It’s time to beat the drums of liberation and nostalgia!
Our Naka-Kon 2026 guest of honor is an artist who has been part of the ONE PIECE franchise from the beginning: Maki Otsuki!!!