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Cosplay Cabaret is Back!

You’ve shown us you love it, so we’re bringing it back at full force! It’s the Cosplay Cabaret!

We’ve posted the rules so you can start getting ready. Application forms will be open soon!

Grab your lightsticks and give a warm welcome to Phoebe Chan as a Musical Guest of Honor for Kumoricon 2026!

Nurture a beautiful garden of sound and song with your flower-in-bloom, 2.5D idol, singer-songwriter, and VA, Phoebe! Since 2018, Phoebe has been dedicated to creating music with kindness and empathy in mind, aiming to touch hearts all over the world. She loves singing and writing her own original songs in Japanese and English, and performing them on both the IRL and virtual stages, bridging both cultural and dimensional boundaries.

Come along with Phoebe as she weaves a dazzling tale on and off the stage and screen. A happy end lies ahead for those who still believe they can write one!

Don’t miss out on our registration summer sale this year! Purchase a full weekend membership ages 13 and up for $10 off!

Use the code KUMOSUMMER26 at checkout for the discount to apply.

Please reach out to the registration team at registration@kumoricon.org if you have any questions or issues.

*Processing fees will apply at checkout

Idols, It’s showtime!

Bust out the sparkly outfits and grab your light sticks, because the Kumoricon Idol Festival is back!

Please join us as we sing, dance, and cheer all things Idol! Interested in participating? Auditions open August 30th.

Our next membership meeting for the 2026 convention year will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 2pm, and we will be holding it online.

Immediately following the meeting, we will be holding the live Q&A portion for the Special Election for President/Chair. You do NOT need to be present to vote in the election. Additional information about the election will be sent separately soon.

As usual for our online meetings, the meeting will be streamed in real time on Kumoricon’s Twitch channel. Additional participation is available on our public Discord server.

If you have news to report during the “Good of the Order” portion of the meeting, you can email goto@kumoricon.org OR open.mic@kumoricon.org OR good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org. You can email Good of the Order at any time during the year, and your email will be reviewed during the next regular meeting.

“Good of the Order” is a great place to share new anime you’ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, ask questions, or share newes you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.

If you are an organization member (voting staff) of Kumoricon, you may officially participate in this meeting, including counting toward quorum and the ability to vote, using the procedures listed on the Meetings page.

The Meetings page will always show the most up-to-date schedule for dates, time, and locations for meetings of the membership.

See you there!

Editors! The Kumoricon 2026 AMV Contest is open for submissions!

We can’t wait to see your creations! This contest is always packed with incredible talent because of you. Be sure to check out this year’s rules before submitting your entries.

Best of luck to everyone!

Feeling ready to hit the stage?! Kumoricon’s Cosplay Lip Sync Rules are live! Read over the rules, work hard and prepare to shine during our 2026 competition. Applications open Wednesday July 24, 2026.

We can’t wait to see how you make this year’s event unforgettable!

Upgrade your con experience with a VIP add-on package to your membership and enjoy the exclusive perks!

• Early Access: Early access to KumoriMarket, priority access to big events, and daily jump-the-line passes!
• Swag Bag: Filled with Kumoricon-branded goodies and swag!
• Autographs: Jump the line passes, free autographs, and special themed autograph cards for your favorite VA to sign!

Please note these add-on packages do NOT come with a membership to Kumoricon 2026. This needs to be purchased alongside the add-on package, or already have been purchased. If you have any questions or issues with purchasing, please reach out to registration@kumoricon.org.

We are writing to share an important update regarding the leadership of our organization.

At the request of the members of the Board, Keanna Richardson stepped down from the position of President / Chair effective June 10th, 2026. We are grateful for the time, energy, and care she put into the role, and we wish her well.

In accordance with our Bylaws, the Board has appointed Steven Garcia as Interim President / Chair, effective immediately. Steven Garcia brings many years of experience within the organization, and we are confident in his ability to provide stable leadership as we move through this transition period.

The Board will be conducting a formal special election for the President / Chair position in accordance with the Bylaws. Details regarding the nomination process and timelines will be shared with the Membership as soon as they are finalized. We are committed to running this process transparently and in full accordance with our governing documents.

Our next membership meeting for the 2026 convention year will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 2pm, and we will be holding it online. 

As usual for our online meetings, the meeting will be streamed in real time on Kumoricon’s Twitch channel. Additional participation is available on our public Discord server. 

If you have news to report during the “Good of the Order” portion of the meeting, you can email goto@kumoricon.org OR open.mic@kumoricon.org OR good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org. You can email Good of the Order at any time during the year, and your email will be reviewed during the next regular meeting.

“Good of the Order” is a great place to share new anime you’ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, ask questions, or share news you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.

If you are an organization member (voting staff) of Kumoricon, you may officially participate in this meeting, including counting toward quorum and the ability to vote, using the procedures listed on the meetings page.

The meetings page will always show the most up-to-date schedule for dates, times, and locations for meetings of the membership.

See you there!