2025 News

Hello Kumoricon Fans!

We’re thrilled to announce that KumoriMarket Exhibitor Applications for 2026 will officially open on Thursday, January 1! This is your opportunity to be part of one of Kumoricon’s most exciting and vibrant marketplaces.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, July 29, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Space is limited, and applications may close early if the waitlist fills, so we encourage interested exhibitors to apply as soon as possible.

Applications for Artist Alley and Creators’ Column will open at a later date—stay tuned for more details in upcoming announcements.

If you have questions or need assistance, our Exhibits team is happy to help at exhibits@kumoricon.org.

We can’t wait to see what amazing exhibitors will join us in 2026!

Our first batch of event photos from Kumoricon 2025 are now on our website on our photos page! This includes photos from our Kumoricon Cosplay Contest, Hall Cosplay, Cosplay Chess (both of them), Cursed Cosplay Contest, and some other programming.

We will have more event photos online during the month of January 2026, but we wanted to share these with you early since they are already done. Thank you for your patience while we complete the rest!

Let us know what you think of this year’s photos by leaving a comment below. And if you have any questions or feedback, please email us at multimedia@kumoricon.org.

Photo credits:

• Cosplay Contest: @aeonxan
• Hall Cosplay: Nhien Le
• Cosplay Chess: @mrdangphotos
• Late Nite Cosplay Chess: @mrdangphotos
• Cursed Cosplay Contest: @mrdangphotos

#kumoricon #kumoricon2025

Kumoricon would like to say a big thank you to all those who entered the 2026 Mascot Contest. We had some amazing entries. As voted by our staff, the 2026 mascot will be:

Winning Artist: illycia

Browse all mascot contest entries

Kumoricon is excited to announce that we will once again be back at the Oregon Convention Center for 2026. The convention will be taking place November 13–November 15, and we look forward to seeing you there! Pre-register online for the lowest possible price.

Our final membership meeting for the 2025 convention year will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11am. The meeting will be held entirely online and is open to the public. Additional participation is open to Altonimbus Members (Kumoricon staff).

The meeting will be streamed on two platforms: Kumoricon’s Twitch channel, and Kumoricon’s public Discord server. Both are open to the public. Viewing on Discord requires a Discord account and joining our server, and Twitch does not require an account.

We are using an electronic election format for director elections. Here is how it will work:

• Voting for director elections will not occur at the annual membership meeting. Instead, voting for director elections will be open for 5 days, from Thursday, November 20, at 8:00pm, Pacific Time, to Tuesday, November 25, at 8:00pm, Pacific Time.
• All members will receive emailed voting instructions closer to November 20. This email will additionally contain your ballot and will be sent directly from ElectionBuddy. It will not be an @kumoricon.org email address. Please check your Spam folder if you do not receive a ballot.
• Members do not need to attend the annual meeting of the membership to vote.
• Those who are unable to attend the meeting may watch the video replay on Twitch, and there will be time to watch it before the voting deadline.
• Although we will continue to host live candidate speeches, Q&A, and comments during the annual meeting, we will not pause between each race to vote. We expect the meeting to be much shorter as a result.
• Because voting is not part of a specific membership meeting, proxy voting is not allowed. All members have 5 days to vote and those interested in voting should directly cast their vote.
• In order to reduce the chances of needing a runoff vote, voting will be conducted using approval voting, as specified in section 4.D.4.c of the Bylaws. In approval voting, members vote for as many candidates as the member approves of, with the winner being the candidate who receives the most votes, as long as it is a majority of votes cast. There will also be a “no confidence” option for all races.
• We will use ElectionBuddy, a third-party platform, to vote for directors.
• Votes on ElectionBuddy are anonymous. No Kumoricon staff, including the election tellers or moderators, can see who you voted for or whether you voted “no confidence”. (We can, however, see which members submitted a ballot at all.)
• The vote counts for each candidate will be publicly published.
• We will continue to host nominations, online Q&A, comments, and endorsements on the public Discord.
• We will continue to create an archive of questions, answers, and comments on the staff website for those who do not have a Discord account.

Nominations began at the Rant and Rave meeting on the last day of the convention, and online nominations, and candidate Q&A, and endorsements, are now open on our public Discord. The ongoing nomination list, and full details about elections, are available on our elections page.

The elections will be for the following board positions, for annual terms:

• Chair/President
• Director of Infrastructure
• Director of Membership
• Director of Operations
• Director of Programming
• Director of Publicity
• Director of Relations

Processes for member participation at the annual meeting are listed on our meetings page. If you have news to report during the meeting, you can email it to good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org.

Starting his solo career in 2018, Miura Ayme writes and composes all his own music, and is also well known as a voice actor, cosplayer, actor, and mystery game writer. Miura Ayme has reached popularity all around the world with more than 66,000 followers on Twitter and 75,000 followers on Instagram.

Expanding his activities to the world, Miura Ayme appeared at Anime Expo 2019 as the official cosplayer for ‘Obey Me! - Anime Otome Sim’, the #1 otome game series in the United States and ‘Dear Otome #Shall we date?’. Ayme is also involved in the series as the voice of Asmodeus, and also performs the games theme song ‘Sinful Indulgence’. The song became wildly popular surpassing millions of plays on YouTube and Spotify.

In 2023, Miura Ayme appeared at anime festivals in the U.S., Europe, the Philippines, and Malaysia.

In 2024, he made his North American debut live in Canada followed by his debut in the US in Las Vegas, NV.

【お知らせ】このたび、KayaのKumoricon 2025（2025年10月31日〜11月2日）への出演につきまして、諸般の事情により出演が実現しない運びとなりました。出演を楽しみにしてくださっていた皆さまには、多大なるご迷惑とご心配をおかけいたしますことを、心よりお詫び申し上げます。

Kayaは「必ずまたアメリカに戻ります。どうか待っていてください」と申しております。また皆さまにお会いできる日を心から楽しみにしております。何卒ご理解賜りますようお願い申し上げます。

We regret to inform you that Kaya will not be appearing at Kumoricon 2025 (October 31—November 2, 2025) due to various circumstances. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause to those who were looking forward to the appearance.

Kaya has a message for everyone: “I promise I’ll come back to America. Please wait for me.” Kaya truly looks forward to seeing you all again in the future. Thank you very much for your kind understanding and continued support.

Alisa Freedman is a professor of Japanese literature, cultural studies, and gender at the University of Oregon. Her books include Japan on American TV; Tokyo in Transit: Japanese Culture on the Rails and Road; Women in Japanese Studies: Memoirs from a Trailblazing Generation (edited collection of 32 memoirs); Introducing Japanese Popular Culture (edited textbook featuring 42 trends); annotated translation of Kawabata Yasunari’s The Scarlet Gang of Asakusa; and Modern Girls on the Go: Gender, Mobility, and Labor in Japan (coedited volume).’

She has published numerous articles for academic and general interest publications, literary translations, and guides to publishing and professionalization skills. She is the Faculty Fellow of a University of Oregon residence hall and has received a national award for her mentorship work. Alisa enjoys presenting at public events like cultural festivals, anime cons, reading groups, and TEDx.

Hello Kumoricon Family,

Throughout the year, many of you have reached out to us expressing concerns about safety and security this year in light of recent national events. Most recently, a federal appeals court issued a hold on one of the State of Oregon’s restraining orders against deploying the National Guard to the City of Portland. We take your concerns seriously and have been actively engaged with our partners at the Oregon Convention Center and our security vendor, United Security Services, to ensure that everyone has a safe, welcoming experience at Kumoricon 2025.

We were recently made aware of an area resource by the Oregon Convention Center that we would like to share with you, and we encourage you to utilize it during Kumoricon. The Convention Center District offers a Safe Connect Program, which offers walking escorts around the convention center area, in addition to providing regular patrols. This service is available throughout the surrounding area, extending north to the Crowne Plaza and as far east as the DoubleTree near the Lloyd Center.

This service will be available during the following dates and times:
Friday, October 31: 7:30am—1am
Saturday, November 1: 7:30am—1am
Sunday, November 2: 7:30am—6pm

Walking escorts may be requested by calling 971-710-4818, and a uniformed public safety coordinator will meet you within 15 minutes.

Your safety is our highest priority at Kumoricon, and we encourage you to follow these safety tips:

1. Consider moving photo shoots inside the Oregon Convention Center.
2. Travel as a group at night.
3. Always be aware of your surroundings, and never leave personal belongings unattended.
4. Do not engage with demonstrators that may be in the area, and cross to the other side of the street if safely able to do so.
5. If staying at an area hotel, ask about safety resources they may have available when you check-in.
6. Report security concerns on TriMet 24/7 by calling or texting 503-238-7433 (also known as 238-RIDE). “Blue light” phones are also available on MAX platforms throughout the convention center area.
7. Contact OCC Public Safety at 503-731-7849. For non-emergencies, call the OCC Welcome Desk at 503-731-7800. If possible, seek assistance from a Kumoricon staff member first.
8. As a last resort, call or text 911.

We look forward to welcoming you to Kumoricon 2025.

The Kumoricon 2025 guide is now available in the Guidebook app!

This free app for Android and iOS contains a live-updating Kumoricon schedule, maps, photos, convention information, announcements, and more. Mark events to create a personalized schedule with reminders. The entire guide is downloaded in advance, so it works offline if you can’t get reception.

After you install the app, search within Guidebook for “Kumoricon 2025”, or visit Guidebook to get a download link on your phone.

The wait is over, Kumo Fam! Kumoricon 2025’s schedule is LIVE!

Check out all the panels, events, and activities happening this year and start planning your con adventure.

GreenFlöw hasn’t been everywhere - yet - but he’s working on it. Since launching his music career in 2016, he’s grown from a small convention DJ in the Midwest USA to an international performer, with stages spanning South Korea, Mexico, and beyond. His love of language shines through every set as he weaves together sounds from across the globe, blending styles in ways only possible in today’s era of shared music.

Recently, he’s stepped fully into production, releasing several tracks this year including his latest single “Extended Warranty.” Drawing inspiration from global culture and nerd culture alike, he continues to create new sounds built to pull you onto the dance floor.

When back in the US, GreenFlöw calls Milwaukee, WI home. There, he performs with local collective Non-Pop!, organizes rave events at conventions, and eats more cheese than one person probably should without a doctor’s note. Wherever you find him, one thing is certain: he’ll be working to get you moving. Because music is its own language and with GreenFlöw, there are no borders.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Creep-P has jumped from place to place. From starting in the Vocaloid scene, creating viral tracks such as Exorcism, Novocaine/Hyperdontia (with GHOST and PALS), Karma (with CircusP), to then starting their own start in the pop and electronic scene with their songs such as Bop It, Dogwalk, and Look at my Body (featuring TikTok sensation, 6arelyhuman), as well as their viral cover of She’s Homeless, reaching 29,000,000+ streams since release. With their sophomore album, DO NOT DISTURB, featuring a plethora of legends from all over the internet, from Ayesha Erotica, to McGwire, to kors k; Creep-P is unafraid to step out of the box and create a new, chaotic era for themselves, and create genre bending and mind provoking hits.

Win a PS5 at the extremely hard take-home anime quiz in an open-book, take-home quiz beginning October 10, 2025, on Kumoricon’s website.

This is a multiple-choice, open-book, take-home quiz found on the Kumoricon website, live October 10th, 2025! Test your knowledge in anime, literature, science and more in this extremely hard, open book quiz!

Aaron Campbell is a voice actor for Crunchyroll whose voice can be heard in more than two hundred titles. His favorites include: Number. 6 (My Hero Academia: Vigilantes), Majin Duu (Dragon Ball: DAIMA), Mukoda (Campfire Cooking in Another World), Hajime Umemiya (Wind Breaker), Perospero and Napoleon (One Piece), Jingo Raichi (Blue Lock), Red (Banished from The Heroes Party), Pei Ming (Heaven’s Official Blessing), Gauma (SSSS Dynazenon), Mercphobia (Fairy Tail), Nakano (The Helpful Fox Senko San), Bondman (Spy x Family), Majestic (My Hero Academia), Madoka (Chainsaw Man), and many more!

Aaron is also an Assistant Director at Crunchyroll and has worked on shows such as: Mob Psycho, My Hero Academia, Pop Team Epic, Spy x Family, One Piece, Apothecary Diaries and Fairy Tail. Aaron loves to spend time spoiling his corgis, Pancake and Waffle, and cat, Lucy. He also enjoys Italian food, video games, escape rooms and Lord of the Rings!

Kumoricon would like to thank our sponsor Sunflower Sake for supporting this years Sake Tasting Event.

Sunflower Sake is a sake-focused retail store and tasting room located in the historic Olympic Mills building in the Southeast Industrial neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. In addition to sake, Sunflower also offers champagne, craft makgeolli, hon-mirin, select wines, books, sake wares, and curated drinking snacks. Sunflower is actively engaged in product sourcing from the US and Japan, ensuring a selection that is unique not only in Oregon but in many cases the US in general. As part of Sunflower’s mission, they want to offer the best selection of domestic craft sake and makgeolli to support our local industry, as well as the most interesting and dynamic selection of imported sake.

Kumoricon would like to thank our sponsor Hollywood Theatre for promoting Kumoricon during their many movie showings.

The Hollywood Theatre has a national reputation for its award-winning film programming, innovative educational programs, and providing fiscal support for local filmmakers. They show classic and contemporary films, host live performances and special guests, and produce innovative film series like Queer Horror, B-Movie Bingo, and Kung Fu Theater. Thanks to ongoing restoration efforts and the support of their community, the Hollywood has been transformed into a modern-historic movie house where visitors can experience the art of film. (And have a beer and a slice of pizza while they’re at it.)

Kumoricon would like to thank our sponsor Powell’s Books for providing prize support for our Fanfiction Contest and for providing exclusive discounts for our attendee’s and staff when they take their badge to Powell’s after con.

Powell’s Books is the world’s largest independent bookstore. Open since 1971, their mission is to be the world’s best destination for readers, a place that fosters a culture of reading and connects people with the books they’ll love.

Kumoricon would like to thank our sponsor Touch Grass Entertainment for hosting Kumoricon’s Official Afterparty #WeTouchGrass Anime Rave at the Roseland Theater on October 31st.

#WeTouchGrass has a passion for anime, video games, Japanese culture, and K-pop that converges into electrifying rave experiences across the globe. At Touch Grass Entertainment, they are not just hosting events—they are building a worldwide community of dedicated fans who love to dance, celebrate, and connect through the power of music and pop culture.

One of the biggest requests we’ve received is for designated spaces for Cosplay Meetups. In the past, space was limited, but we recently secured a small location to run a trial program for meetups at the convention. This trial will allow us to gather logistical and general feedback to determine if this approach is viable for the future.

If approved, your meetup will appear in the Guidebook App and have a 90-minute reserved slot.

Important details:

• First come, first served—please double-check your requested time, as changes aren’t possible after approval.
• Only one slot per meetup (multiple submissions will be denied).
• A waitlist is available in the case of a cancelation.
• You’ll be responsible for leading and promoting your own meetup (the convention will only list it in the app).

Please apply by October 19, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Sign up for a meetup slot

Our delightful squad of maids and butlers are here to welcome you to Kumoricon’s Purranormal Maid Cafe! From games, food, and songs to a touch of the “supernatural,” you’ll be enchanted by the playful spirit of our café.

This year, Purranormal Bunny Cafe: After Dark returns! This is a special 21+ only version of Maid Cafe with a full bar and bunny squad.

Make your reservations today!

Breakfast Reservations

Lunch/Dinner Reservations

Kikuko Inoue is a veteran voice actress and singer from Japan. Born in Kanagawa, she obtained a middle school teaching license before a rebroadcast of Attack No. 1 inspired her to pursue voice acting, and she landed her debut role in 1988. Although she introduces herself as “17 years old” (Oi, oi!) she has been voice acting for over 35 years! Known within the industry and by her fans worldwide by her nickname “Onee-chan” (older sister), her extensive career spans hundreds of roles in anime, video games, tokusatsu, dubbing, radio, and music CDs.

In recent anime and games, you may have heard her as Acrobatic Silky in DanDaDan, Alice from Genshin Impact, with other notable roles like Kasumi Tendo from Ranma 1/2, Minerva Orland from Fairy Tail, Lust from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Venat / Hydaelyn from Final Fantasy XIV, Amelie in Death Stranding, and many other roles.

Aside from voice acting, she has released 11 albums, an anime song cover album, and several radio programs and has recorded over 200 character songs for anime and games. She won Best Supporting Actress at the 4th Seiyuu Awards in 2010, and subsequently received the honorary Kazue Takahashi Award at the 10th Seiyuu Awards in 2016 for “the female performer who broadens the profession of voice acting in every form of media.”

She co-founded and owns her own voice acting agency, Office Anemone. She loves cosplayers and occasionally cosplays herself! Her daughter, Honoka, is also a voice actress and singer.

Dystopia-pop idol PAiDA is here to bring humanity to it’s knees. PAiDA, from Space City TX, is a fever dream of an artist and has performed across the world with the one mission: saving the Earth with cute music!

Jarvis Byrd Jr., also known as Exuberant Cosplay, is an award winning costume and prop maker based in Detroit, MI. He became acquainted with cosplay when a friend mentioned it to him back in 2017. It was a natural fit because he has always been passionate about art and flexing his creativity. Jarvis specializes in armor work, and creating complex and detailed armor. His first armor cosplay was Lagiacrus from Monster Hunter, and he constructed it from head to toe, including the weapon. This first costume launched an addiction to costume making that has propelled him ever since. Jarvis has also been hosting armor cosplay related panels to cosplayers who’re interested in making armor out of foam. He has also been supporting other POC related panels over the years.

Over the years, Jarvis has created many other builds, competing and offering inspiration to other cosplayers along the way.

Shin is a pioneer of the U.S. anime industry, with over 100 anime and live-action titles to his name since the late 1980s. As a co-founding member of AnimEigo—America’s first anime distributor—he helped bring Japanese animation to a new generation of fans.

Over the course of his career, Shin has served as a producer, translator, director, and post-production specialist on a diverse array of classics, including Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Bubblegum Crisis, Oh My Goddess!, Code Geass, Lupin III, Urusei Yatsura, Kimagure Orange Road, Vampire Princess Miyu, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Otaku no Video, Lone Wolf and Cub, Robotech, and multiple Akira Kurosawa films. His expertise in film and media technologies has also taken him to archives, studios, and theaters around the world.

Alongside his industry-shaping work in anime, Shin is an accomplished musician. He has often collaborated with J-Pop and anison stars fripSide, best known for their smash hit “Only My Railgun”. Most recently, Shin co-wrote “more than you know” for their “Red Liberation” EP from “The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess” soundtrack, as well as “Turn Night Into Day”, a fan-favorite from fripSide’s “Infinite Resonance 3” album.

Oriana Peron is a trailblazing drag performer whose effervescent persona and unique flair have captivated audiences nationwide. Originating from Bloomington, IN, Oriana’s journey began in 2006 as a cosplayer. Her passion for costumes and characters seamlessly evolved into a full-time drag career, where she now hosts electrifying events at conventions from coast to coast.

Oriana’s performances are a whimsical fusion of anime, video games, and musical artistry, creating one-of-a-kind acts that are as quirky as they are captivating. Her signature style celebrates all things nerdy, blending vibrant cosplay with high-energy drag to bring beloved characters and genres to life on stage.

Her innovative approach has earned her notable features in Crunchyroll, Anime News Network, and Watermark magazine. Oriana’s dedication to her craft also extends to creating inclusive, engaging spaces for her audiences, making each show a memorable experience.

Currently, Oriana is expanding her horizons with a mission to take her anime-inspired drag shows to an international audience. Whether she’s dazzling at conventions or curating shows that spotlight other talented performers, Oriana Peron continues to push boundaries and inspire with her boundless creativity and passion for performance.

Follow Oriana for a dazzling journey through the world of cosplay and drag, and stay tuned for her next groundbreaking show!

Kaya, born in Naruto, Tokushima, Japan, is a one-of-a-kind artist who embodies beauty and allure, paired with a deep, classical singing voice. Since launching a solo career in 2006, Kaya has seamlessly crossed musical boundaries—from dance music to chanson—crafting a unique and captivating world of sound.

Kaya’s stage performances are renowned for their dramatic fusion of music and visuals, enchanting audiences both in Japan and abroad. In Latin America and Europe, concerts have often sold out within a day, a testament to Kaya’s international appeal.

In 2025, Kaya made a debut appearance at Japan’s largest LGBTQ+ event, Tokyo Pride, delivering the empowering message: “Be yourself, just as you are.” The performance deeply resonated across generations and borders.

Among Kaya’s signature songs is “Hymne à I’amour” (“Ai no Sanka”), which continues to touch hearts and move audiences to tears.

Looking ahead to 2026, Kaya will celebrate the 20th anniversary of a solo career with premium concerts and high-profile collaborations, making a new chapter of artistic evolution.

Our next membership meeting will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT, and we will be holding it online. The meeting will be streamed in real time on Kumoricon’s Twitch channel. Additional participation is available on our Discord server. Current staff, potential staff, and any other members of the public are welcome to attend.

If you have news to report during the “Good of the Order” portion of the meeting, you can email it to good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org. “Good of the Order” is a great place to share new anime you’ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, or news you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.

If you are an organization member (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 full membership meeting schedule for the year is available at our meetings page. This page will always show the most up-to-date scheduling information for meetings of the membership.

We hope to see you there!

Ghost Neko is bringing back one of their favorite events — the Fashion Show — and we’re looking for models to bring the runway to life!

This year’s show highlights the elegant world of Gothic Lolita fashion with the iconic brand ATELIER PIERROT.

Interested in modeling? Be sure to read all rules and requirements before applying.

Applications close October 10, 2025 at 11:59pm, so don’t miss your chance to walk the Kumoricon runway and work with this amazing brand!

Heartless Aquarius is a professional cosplayer and social media influencer. They are best known for cosplaying a variety of anime and video game characters, bringing their favorite characters to life on Instagram and TikTok. Through cosplay, Heartless has been able to collaborate with companies such as Urban Decay, Maybelline, Charlotte Tilbury, Box Lunch, Hot Topic, and L’Oréal. When they aren’t cosplaying, they work as a data analyst in the gaming industry.

Over the years of pouring himself into his work and creating exciting, diverse content for his fans, Caleb has amassed a close-knit fanbase consisting of 1.8 million YouTube subscribers and over 900k monthly Spotify listeners.

Fans eagerly seek out Caleb’s larger-than-life voice, taking on their favorite songs and breathing new life into them. Caleb has continued to grow his career in various opportunities abroad, including performing in anime series such as メイドインアビス (Made In Abyss), 怪獣8号 (Kaiju No. 8), and the North American animation show, RWBY. He has also been brought on as a vocalist for the official Nintendo series, “Nintendo Minute”. He was also the tenor vocalist for the first North American tour of “Naruto: The Symphonic Experience” (VIZ Media), and has been featured in video game soundtracks such as The Pathless (Giant Squid), This is the President (THQ Nordic), and Cookie Run: Braverse (Devisters).

He has also facilitated several charity projects helmed by colleague Mason Liberman, which included songs featuring the English and Japanese cast of 僕のヒーローアカデミア (My Hero Academia) and work with the Japan-based non-profit, Anime Supporters, on an original animation to promote fair and living wages for local, Japanese animators. With momentum at an all-time high, Caleb is looking to embark on the next step of his journey. His sophomore LP, “The Darkness Before the Dawn”, featuring Thousand Foot Krutch and Ashes Remain, released earlier in 2025 to critical acclaim and massive fan response.

Ready to enjoy tea with Atelier Pierrot? Our event page is now live!

Read up on all of the magical details of our tea party, and purchase your tickets when they go on sale tomorrow September 26 at 12:00pm.

Don’t miss out! We have very limited tickets available and they are first come, first served. Hope to see you there!

Ben Balmaceda is a Chilean voice actor currently based in LA. He primarily works in anime dubbing, with some notable roles being Andy from Undead Unluck, Travis from Unicorn Overlord, Neku Sakuraba in The World Ends With You: The Animation, Raido in Aharen-san wa Hakarenai, Jiro Yakuin in More Than A Married Couple But Not Lovers, Pedro in One Piece, Rikiel in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Tenza in Hell’s Paradise and Saber in the upcoming dub of Fate/Strange fake.

He’s also appeared in numerous video games including Genshin Impact as Kaveh, LIVE A LIVE, Pokemon Masters EX, Eternal Return, Path of the Midnight Sun and Project Wingman. Finally, he assisted in production work on several anime dubs including Kemono Jihen, A Place Further Than The Universe and Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting.

Ciarán Strange is an award-winning transgender voice actor most known for his androgynous vocal fry and high-octane emotional performances—from comedic hilarity to the ugliest of heartbreaks. His capacity to embody a wide scope of gendered roles, coupled with his signature party trick of effortlessly flipping between his natural English and learned standard American accents, have kept his career full of surprises.

Since his accidental voice acting debut as “Lorelei” in Borderlands 3, Ciarán has had the joy and honour of helping bring multiple characters to life in English, including Pairin in The Apothecary Diaries, McMillan in Black Butler, Louis de Sade in The Case Study of Vanitas, Kousuke Misaki in Tomo-chan Is A Girl!, Luca Esposito in ASTRA: Lost In Space, Y? Bauer in I’m In Love With The Villainess, Mithril Lid Pod in Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, both Sawyer and Hazel in the Monster Prom series, and younger Denji in Chainsaw Man. He’s also played the titular leads in AOASHI, Requiem of the Rose King, The Unaware Atelier Meister, and Evelogia’s World (18+).

Always aching to create and perform, Strange made the choice to leave his family, friends, and poky fishing village behind in his late teens—in order to chase his dreams across the Atlantic. From 2009–20, he toured the US, UK, Canada, and Japan, performing his own original pop-punk-rock music (plus covers and parodies) at hundreds of shows, conventions, festivals, and Pride celebrations.

Ciarán has also been an avid writer since he was old enough to hold a pencil. Married to a bestselling romance author, he has finally decided to allow himself the joy of expression via storytelling again under various pen names. In summer 2025, he relaunched his debut novel—an M/M urban sci-fi thriller named Black Tie—with its long-awaited sequel Red Tape releasing this coming winter!

Located in Harajuku’s famous LAFORET fashion mall, ATELIER PIERROT is a staple in the Gothic & Lolita community. Operating over 30 years, they helped create and influence the Gothic Lolita scene both in Japan and abroad. Their stores offer a wide variety of clothing and accessories featuring their romantic, well-tailored Gothic Lolita aesthetic, and their new Maison de ATELIER PIERROT line expands into bags, shoes, and accessories to offer a complete Gothic Lolita lifestyle.

Hello KumoFam!

Looking for something EPIC to do late-night during Kumoricon? Do you love mind-blowing anime-inspired visuals, high-energy remixes of your favorite anime OSTs, and dancing the night away with fellow fans?

Then you CAN’T MISS the Official Kumoricon Afterparty hosted by the legends at #WeTouchGrass — featuring a performance by the one and only @alexkademusic!

Join us Halloween Night – Friday, October 31 at the Roseland Theatre in Portland. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are on sale NOW. This is a 21+ ONLY event.

This isn’t just a party — it’s a full-blown ANIME RAVE EXPERIENCE! Expect high-octane beats, stunning visuals, and a crowd of passionate fans ready to throw down and celebrate the fandom we all love.

Stay tuned for the FULL DJ LINEUP! Follow @TouchGrassEnt on Instagram so you don’t miss a single announcement!

Come in cosplay. Come with friends. Just COME READY TO RAVE! It’s Halloween night, and Kumoricon’s after-hours scene is about to go OFF THE CHARTS!

Presented by @roselandpdx + @mammothnw + @touchgrassent + @kumoricon

Official Kumoricon Afterparty details

Put your creativity to the test in this year’s Fan Art Contest! This year the Judge’s Challenge theme is “Twisted Tales” — how will you bring your own twist to a classic story?

Categories include:

• Digital Art
• Traditional Art
• Experimental Media
• Judge’s Challenge

Deadline: Friday October 31 at 11:00pm

Submit online at Fan Art Contest or in-person at the Programming Office during the convention.

Show off your skills and let your art shine!

Our next membership meeting will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT, and we will be holding it online. The meeting will be streamed in real time on Kumoricon’s Twitch channel. Additional participation is available on our Discord server. Current staff, potential staff, and any other members of the public are welcome to attend.

If you have news to report during the “Good of the Order” portion of the meeting, you can email it to good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org. “Good of the Order” is a great place to share new anime you’ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, or news you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.

If you are an organization member (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 full membership meeting schedule for the year is available at our meetings page. This page will always show the most up-to-date scheduling information for meetings of the membership.

We hope to see you there!

Hylian Cream is a Master level craftsmanship & performance focused cosplayer from Southern California. With her competition partner & sister, she has won numerous awards including Best Masters at Anime Los Angeles & Best Craftsmanship at Anime Expo. When not sewing cosplays, she enjoys teaching sewing classes in her community, making sewing content as a Janome Maker & filming sewing tutorials for her online audience. She’s excited to get to see the passion in both the craftsmanship & performance out in the PNW!

Knovice (any/all) is a California-based performer and maker who loves to pull-back the curtain to share the secrets and joy of cosplay-performing. They use their years of theater and dance training to create resources and tutorials so cosplayers of any experience-level can take the stage! From script-writing, to acting, to set/prop design, and more, Knovice covers it all so cosplayers can be equipped to craft their own engaging performances for an audience.

Knovice cosplay has been lucky to both judge cosplay masquerades and compete across the country, most notably winning the Crunchyroll Expo 2021 Rising Star award and Anime Boston 2024 Performance Best in Show. And this year, Knovice Cosplays is representing their country in a global craftsmanship and performance cosplay contest in South Korea with Bird_King as one-half of Holiday Matsuri’s GICOF Team USA.

Not just a performer, Knovice Cosplay is also a self-taught sewist and Janome Maker dedicated to spreading sewing knowledge. They create regular tutorials for Janome and in addition to creating their own tutorials, they co-founded the Cosplay Tutorial Challenge, a global contest that rewards others for sharing crafting knowledge. They’re incredibly excited to see the cosplays and get to know the PNW community at Kumoricon!

Hey KumoFam!

Are you as passionate about badge ribbons as we are? We’re excited to announce that our wonderful sponsor, pc/nametag, is providing Kumoricon fans with a 10% discount on custom badge ribbons!

Create your ideal ribbon at pcnametag.com/custom-badge-ribbon-4-inch.html and use the code SPCON25 at checkout to receive your savings!*

Express your personality at the convention — or just because you can!

*Limited one per customer. Offer available until 12/31/25. Additional terms may apply.

Kumoricon would like to thank our sponsor pc/nametag for assisting with this years badges, badge ribbons and lanyards.

pc/nametag believes in meaningful connections that are forged through shared experiences. They are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to create a more connected and inclusive world through socially conscious products and services.

From high-quality identification items like name badges, lanyards and ribbons to their unrivaled printing and assembly services, they go above and beyond to become an extension of your team and help deliver delightful experiences to your audience and attendees.

Kumoricon would like to thank our sponsor Willamette Week for assisting with the promotion of this years event.

Willamette Week(WW) is Portland’s leading independent voice for local news and culture. Their mission is to provide Portlanders with an independent and irreverent understanding of how our worlds work so we can make a difference. They specialize in in-depth investigative reporting and arts and culture coverage. WW is the only weekly newspaper in U.S. history to win a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting.

You can find WW in print at a blue box near you or have it delivered to your door for a small delivery fee. You can also access WW on their website or via email by signing up for their newsletters. Make sure to also keep an eye out for their seasonal magazines!

Kumoricon would like to thank our sponsor Sentai Filmworks for providing Screening Permissions our Anime Viewing Rooms!

Since 2008, Sentai® has been licensing, localizing, and investing in their Japanese counterparts to ensure that anime and other Japanese content becomes more accessible globally throughout multiple mediums such as streaming, television broadcasts, home videos, theatricals, and digital distributions.

As fellow anime fans, Sentai is first and foremost working to provide you with quality products, from clothing and posters to Blu-ray releases and award-winning Premium Box Sets that are a phenomenal addition to any collection.

Are you ready to sing your heart out! Karaoke Contest entries are now open!

All the world’s a stage, and I’m stuck in a lousy square.

Cosplay Chess is back for TWO ROUNDS in 2025! This is where two teams of cosplayers act as pieces in a giant game of chess. With over-the-top fights as our chess masters battle not for victory, but for the most fun and crazy matchups! Signups open now!

You’re cordially invited to a spooky soiree at 2025 Kumoricon’s Monster Masquerade (masks not required), where you can dance the night away, sweep someone off their feet, and/or twirl around the ballroom. The KumoriBall is an eloquent adventure you can embark on to level up your ballroom skills. Lessons will be offered throughout the convention. Our wonderful ballroom staff will be available for dances and to help you remember any patterns and moves that were taught. Formal attire is required.

Please review the dress code for guidance. Should any additional questions regarding attire arise, please contact ballroom staff; we’d love to help you!

Karlii Hoch is an American voice actress, cosplayer, and content creator. Possessing a wide range and a passion for storytelling, she has breathed life into legendary characters from a wide spectrum of anime.

Karlii is most know for voicing Harley Quinn in both “Suicide Squad Isekai” and “Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League.” Some of her other notable works include Tiona Hiryute in “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?”, Eiko Hozuki in Dark Gathering, and Pride Royal Ivy in “The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen”.

Her resume also features performances as Nao Sadatsuka in “Food Wars!”, Hazella in “Ragna Crimson”, Rococo in “Helck”, and Aoba Wakura in “Chained Soldier”. Karlii’s versatility and emotional depth have made her a fan favorite across genres.

Outside the recording booth, Karlii streams on Twitch under the username “MiniMonstress,” playing games, chatting with viewers, and showing off her cosplay and geek fandoms. She also has a YouTube reaction channel, TKOhhh, where fans can share a love of anime.

Whatever villainess, warrior, or oddball antihero she’s playing, Karlii Hoch brings the part with vitality, dimension, and presence. Her panels at conventions are an event for anime fans, would be voice actors, and content creators alike.

Adam Croasdell is a British / American actor and voice artist. He has worked extensively in both the UK and the US in TV, film, theatre, animation, and video games. His first professional job was with Alan Rickman and Helen Mirren in Anthony and Cleopatra at the National Theatre on London’s West End.

Adam has had numerous recurring roles in British TV shows including The Chase, Peak Practice, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, and Eastenders.

In the US, he has guest starred in Supernatural as Baldur; Once Upon A Time as Hook’s father, Brennan Jones; and has recurred in NCIS as Angus Clarke, in Reign as Lord Bothwell, and in Preacher as Eccarius. He was recently in Tom & Pammy for Hulu, and has recurred as Clive Grayson on Monarch, alongside Susan Sarandon.

Recently Adam appeared as The Marshall in the Russo Brothers film, The Electric State with Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, and has just finished shooting in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey alongside Matt Damon.

Adam has performed lead characters in popular video game franchises, such as James Bond in 007 Bloodstone, John Morgan in Dead Island Riptide; Torvin in Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor & Shadow of War; Modus in Fallout 76 and Eista in Borderlands 3.

He has also voiced several characters in the animated shows, The Witcher, Castlevania, Blood of Zeus, Glitch Techs, Doc McStuffins, Robogobo, and Ridley Jones.

In the video game world Adam is perhaps best known for his role as Ignis Scientia in Final Fantasy XV. For Final Fantasy: Kingsglaive he was nominated for Best Male Vocal Performance for the BTVA Awards.

Mallorie Rodak is a voice actress who has appeared in hundreds of TV series, movies, animation, and video games. She was nominated for Breakthrough Voice Actress of the Year in 2014 by Behind the Voice Actors.

Mallorie’s best known anime voices include Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End), Yukino (Fairy Tail), Raphael/Great Sage (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime), Rossweisse (High School DXD), High Elf Archer (Goblin Slayer), Yumi (Senran Kagura), Yuki Mori (Star Blazers), Nia Honjo (Date A Live), Solution Epsilon (Overlord), Nebra Silva (Black Clover), Tenya’s Mother (My Hero Academia), Woman in Black (Fire Force), Fanis Laminitus (How Not to Summon a Demon Lord), Astaroth (Combatants Will Be Dispatched!), Miyu Takano (Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou), Turquoise (Dr. Stone), Prince of Wales (Azur Lane), Finè (Izetta), Orsola (A Certain Magical Index II), Kyoh Goshoin (Netoge), Enishida (One Piece), and Sayuki (Hensuki).

Other notable roles: Gion Momousagi (One Piece), Kinuha (Noragami), Queen (Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka), Elinalise (Mushoku Tensei), Carmilla Vanstein (Kemono Michi), Akimoto Senpai (Fruits Basket), Leticia (Sorcerous Stabber Orphen), Maya (Megalobox 2: Nomad), Lasithi (Dimension W), Utako (Hinamatsuri), Adrian Andrews (Ace Attorney), Kotoe Kinukawa (Boogiepop), Miyuki Kujou (Shomin Sample), Mayumi (MIX), Yamato Toune (Ultimate Otaku Teacher), Minami (Tokyo ESP), Nishiki (Miss Caretaker of Sunohara), and Black Lizard (Rampo Kitan).

Kumoricon’s 2025 Cosplay Frames are Now Available! Ready to show off your cosplays for Kumoricon weekend? The official cosplay frames are up on Kumoricon’s website! Visit cosplay frames to download the 2025 blank frames for your own use!

Make sure to tag @kumoricon and #Kumoricon2025 so everyone can see!

As a versatile wordsmith and experimental electronic producer, None Like Joshua has been dabbling through a diverse set of music genres and topics to rap about since 2009. The level of fame that he’s garnered with over 200 million YouTube views has stemmed from rapping about his favorite video game, anime, TV shows, and movies intertwined with heavy electronic music. His music has traveled from Zelda to Star Wars, Goku to Naruto over dubstep, trap, metal, and other dynamic genres. NLJ’s lyrics and high energy is always complemented with music that inspires and hypes every listener as he makes a name for himself with the support and collaborations from talented EDM producers, musical YouTubers, and, of course, the hundreds of thousands of gamers, anime fans, and rap lovers who have shared one of his songs.

NLJ is taking over the internet with his music that anyone can dance and rock out to. According to FreshNewTracks, “he isn’t your average rapper. None Like Joshua comes in with a style like Mike Shinoda’s, but dreams further than the stars rapping over some of the hottest beats.” He’s also released a rap metal/nerdcore album, L33T, with the French band, SMASH HIT COMBO, which reached #1 on iTunes metal for France. He even has a song in the popular mobile game GARENA FREE FIRE and has also performed in various cities and countries during his career; from New York City to Los Angeles, Atlanta to Portland, and even across Europe in France, the UK, the Netherlands, and even Russia. With an upcoming release every month, and epic collaborations on the way, NLJ is sure to give a show you’ll never forget. You can find his music on his YouTube channel @NoneLikeJoshua.

Kohei Hattori is a IFA United Nations international ambassador singer (commanded by United Nations) who performs at anime conventions, Japanese festivals, and Asian festivals in the US.

He recorded a song at Aniplex Japan in May 2021 for the anime Tokyo 24th Ward.

He was the Official MC at Japan Fes in NYC 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. As well as the Official MC at Houston Japan Festival 2018, 2019, 2023 and 2024.

Kohei has performed at anime conventions in the US such as Anime Expo LA 2018, 2019; San Japan Texas; Anime California 2018, 2019; AniMinneapolis 2018, 2022, 2023; Liberty City Anime Con; Delta H Con 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024; Animana Expo 2018, 2019, 2021; SaikouCon; AnimeNEXT; AnimeWTX 2019, 2020; Ichibancon; Anime Iowa; Castle Point Anime Convention; JAFAX 2019, 2024; MechaCon; Colossalcon East 2018, 2023; SwampCon; Anime Oasis 2019, 2022, 2023; Anime Magic 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024; New York Comic Con After Party; Anime NYC After Party; Anime Lubbock 2021; Ecchi Expo 2021; OKiCon 2021; Anime Dallas 2021,2023; Oz-con 2022, 2023; Animarathon 2022; Anime Houston 2022; Setsucon 2020, 2023; Kitsunekon; Saboten Con 2021, 2023; Anime Midwest 2022, 2023, 2024; MTAC 2024; Kawacon 2024; Etc…

Applications are now OPEN for the 2025 Kumoricon Cosplay Contest! Remember to thoroughly review the rules to ensure that your application will be accepted before applying!

Our next membership meeting will take place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT, and we will be holding it online. The meeting will be streamed in real time on Kumoricon’s Twitch channel. Additional participation is available on our Discord server. Current staff, potential staff, and any other members of the public are welcome to attend.

If you have news to report during the “Good of the Order” portion of the meeting, you can email it to good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org. “Good of the Order” is a great place to share new anime you’ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, or news you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.

If you are an organization member (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 full membership meeting schedule for the year is available at our meetings page. This page will always show the most up-to-date scheduling information for meetings of the membership.

We hope to see you there!

Good news, performers, you now have two extra weeks to apply for both Lip Sync Shows! The new deadline is August 29 at 11:59PM, so get those applications in and let your talent shine!

Show us what you’ve got! Cosplay Cabaret rules are posted and the applications are now open!

https://www.kumoricon.org/cosplay-cabaret

Hey, #kumofam! Are you interested in putting on an idol performance? The auditions for the Idol Festival are officially OPEN! For rules and audition form, check out the link below!

https://www.kumoricon.org/idol-festival

Happy August, Kumofam!

Due to high interest this year, our Exhibitor Application for 2025 will be closing early. Applications will now be closing August 10, 2025 at 11:59pm. Bear in mind that all new applicants at this point may be waitlisted due to booth space being currently sold out, however we may contact you if space becomes available.

Please email us at exhibits@kumoricon.org or message us via Eventeny if you’d like to be added to our KumoriMarket 2026 application launch email list!

Jill Harris is coming to Kumoricon 2025! Jill Harris is another classic example of an anime fan turned professional. She started working in VO at the age of 15, recording for projects in her home studio after school. At 20, she relocated to DFW and started working with Funimation—now known as anime juggernaut Crunchyroll.

She started strong with characters like Noelle Silva in Black Clover, Mandalay in My Hero Academia, Aura Bella Fiora (one of the elf twins) in Overlord, and Nino Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets. In 2017, Jill booked Charlie Magne in the Hazbin Hotel pilot, which went viral on YouTube with over 100 million views. It’s since spawned the hit Amazon Prime series of the same name, featuring an all new cast of stars from Hollywood & Broadway.

Since then, she’s been on that anime grind, providing the voice for Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Suletta Mercury in Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Yuzuriha in Hell’s Paradise, and Charlotte Pudding, Sanji’s fiance, in One Piece, as well as many others.

Ready to enter the writing zone?! We’re excited to announce submissions are open for the Fan Fiction Contest!

https://www.kumoricon.org/fan-fiction-contest

Our next membership meeting will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT, and we will be holding it online. The meeting will be streamed in real time on Kumoricon’s Twitch channel. Additional participation is available on our Discord server. Current staff, potential staff, and any other members of the public are welcome to attend.

If you have news to report during the “Good of the Order” portion of the meeting, you can email it to good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org. “Good of the Order” is a great place to share new anime you’ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, or news you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.

If you are an organization member (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 full membership meeting schedule for the year is available at our meetings page. This page will always show the most up-to-date scheduling information for meetings of the membership.

We hope to see you there!

Get ready for double the excitement! Lip Sync enthusiasts, rejoice! Applications are now OPEN for not one, but TWO electrifying events: 18+ Lip Sync Battle and Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown!

Check out the audition guidelines to showcase your skills, but be sure to read and follow all requirements carefully. Don’t miss out, apply now and let the lip sync extravaganza begin!

The rules for the 2025 cosplay contest have been updated on the website. Please read thoroughly as many things have changed. Submissions open August 24.

https://www.kumoricon.org/cosplay-contest

Todd Haberkorn is coming to Kumoricon 2025! His voice work covers a wide spectrum of mediums in the voice over world including film, animation, commercials, anime, podcasts, video games, and beyond. You’ll hear Todd as the voice of Mr. Miyagi in Cobra Kai, the default player character in the latest release from the legendary franchise: Monster Hunter, the Drifter in the Destiny 2 video game universe, the narrator for numerous Star Wars: The High Republic adventures, or in hit cartoons like X-Men ‘97, Kung Fu Panda, or Big Nate. With over 1,000 credits, Mr. Haberkorn has worked with some of the industry’s best, including Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Bungie, Activision, Warner Bros., Sony, and Nintendo.

Our next membership meeting will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT, and we will be holding it online. The meeting will be streamed in real time on Kumoricon’s Twitch channel. Additional participation is available on our Discord server. Current staff, potential staff, and any other members of the public are welcome to attend.

If you have news to report during the “Good of the Order” portion of the meeting, you can email it to good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org. “Good of the Order” is a great place to share new anime you’ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, or news you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.

If you are an organization member (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 full membership meeting schedule for the year is available at our meetings page. This page will always show the most up-to-date scheduling information for meetings of the membership.

We hope to see you there!

Flex that creativity, Kumo fans! Artists, here’s your chance to make your work a part of Kumoricon!

The winning 2026 mascot will be prominently used in Kumoricon art and publicity material for the 2026 convention year, such as the website, promotional flyers and posters, advertisements, merchandise, badges, and more.

https://www.kumoricon.org/mascot-contest

We’re happy to announce that the hotel blocks for Kumoricon 2025 are now open! Please see our hotels page for all the details for the hotels in our room blocks for Kumoricon 2025. Get discounted rates on your rooms and help support the con. Blocks do fill up, so book your room today!

Calling all editors! We are ready for submissions to the Kumoricon 2025 AMV Contest!

This year, we are proud to announce a new “Nekomancy” theme award to commemorate Kumoricon taking place on Halloween weekend. Whether you create a classic horror AMV or something fun, spooky, and filled with cats, as long as you celebrate the spirit of Halloween, your AMV will be in the running for this award.

We are excited to continue hosting some of the best AMVs and creators in the world—and it’s all because of your support that we can make this possible. Thank you, and best of luck in the contest!

Ready to rock the stage? The rules for the Kumoricon 2025 Cosplay Lip Sync Events are officially LIVE on our website! Dive into the details, fine-tune your performance, and get ready to steal the spotlight at this year’s event! Visit the Cosplay Lip Sync page now to check out the rules and start planning your epic lip sync routine! Let’s make this year’s Kumoricon unforgettable! Applications will open July 5.

https://www.kumoricon.org/lip-sync-showdown

Whether you are a first-time panelist or a seasoned panel veteran, we want you to share your fandom passions with everyone in our community!

We cannot wait to see what panels you submit! Visit https://www.kumoricon.org/panel-application to apply!

Our next membership meeting will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT, and we will be holding it online. The meeting will be streamed in real time on Kumoricon’s Twitch channel. Additional participation is available on our Discord server. Current staff, potential staff, and any other members of the public are welcome to attend.

If you have news to report during the “Good of the Order” portion of the meeting, you can email it to good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org. “Good of the Order” is a great place to share new anime you’ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, or news you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.

If you are an organization member (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 full membership meeting schedule for the year is available at our meetings page. This page will always show the most up-to-date scheduling information for meetings of the membership.

We hope to see you there!

Our next membership meeting will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT, and we will be holding it online. The meeting will be streamed in real time on Kumoricon’s Twitch channel. Additional participation is available on our Discord server. Current staff, potential staff, and any other members of the public are welcome to attend.

If you have news to report during the “Good of the Order” portion of the meeting, you can email it to good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org. “Good of the Order” is a great place to share new anime you’ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, or news you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.

If you are an organization member (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 full membership meeting schedule for the year is available at our meetings page. This page will always show the most up-to-date scheduling information for meetings of the membership.

We hope to see you there!

KumoriMarket applications for Artist Alley for Kumoricon 2025 are now closed!

Applications for Artist Alley and Creators’ Column in our KumoriMarket are now open!

Applications for the Kumoricon 2025 Artist Alley are open as of April 25th, 2025 at 7:00pm Pacific Time, and will close at 8:30pm Pacific Time on the same date. There are 800 application slots open for 2025, and once that number of applications are submitted, the Artist Alley application could potentially close as early as 8:00pm

Applications for the Kumoricon 2025 Creators’ Column are open and will close on or before May 2, 2025, at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Applications may close early if the quantity of applications exceeds the overflow limit.

Visit our Artist Alley and Creators’ Column pages for detailed information, frequently asked questions, and application forms.

We would like to welcome and congratulate the Infrastructure and Publicity Directors elected by the membership for the 2025 convention year:

• Director of Infrastructure: Leon Lewis
• Director of Publicity: Jessica Ulibarri

Thank you to all candidates, and to our staff for your participation in elections!

All photos from Kumoricon 2024 are now available online at our website.

This includes photos from our Cosplay Contest, Idol Festival, and all remaining photos not in the first batch.

Photos for 18+ events will be sent individually to participants.

Our first batch of event photos from Kumoricon 2024 are now on our website! This includes photos from our Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown, Cosplay Chess, Hall Cosplay, and a subset from the Main Stage and panels.

We apologize that not all event photos are ready yet as we originally anticipated. Our Multimedia team needs just a little bit more time to polish and review the remaining photo sets, and we estimate they will be ready in February. Thank you for your patience!

Photos from our Photobooth (courtesy of @mahouphotopnw) and hall cosplay are now available on our website. Event photos like those from the Cosplay Contest, Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown, Idol Festival, and more will be uploaded before the end of January. Stay tuned for an additional announcement, and tag us when you post!