Announcements and updates specifically from the 2026 convention year.
Kumoricon is excited to announce that once again our wonderful sponsor, pc/nametag, is providing Kumoricon fans with a 10% discount on custom badge ribbons!
Create your ideal badge ribbon at pc/nametag website. Use the code FANCON26 at checkout to receive your savings!*
*Offer available until 1/31/2027. Additional terms may apply.
Mimimi! Nemimi! You can’t spell mouse without moe!
Squeak! Nemimi is an otaku mouse who loves spending her time yapping away in your ear, and playing games! She’s known best for her chatty charm, and love of all things otaku! Be sure to squeak by sometime!
Stellar Verse Productions is a California-based VTuber company focused on helping talented creators grow and reach their full potential. They believe that the VTuber industry still has a lot of room to grow, and they are ready to be part of that future.
With experience in content creation, art, and business, they provide the support their talents need behind the scenes, from administration and advertising to technical needs. The goal is simple: give our talents the freedom to focus on creating great content, building their communities, and doing what they love.
Founder & CEO: Will “Senbei-San”
Project Manager and Talent Manager: H-Chan
Art consultant and Japanese interpreter: Tamago
Talent Manager: Hoshizora Mirin
Perry Winkleton - Wamu wamu! I’m Perry Winkleton, the gasoline guzzling space worm of Stellar Verse Productions. I am a totally normal human blending in perfectly with normal human society! Come see me sing my favorite songs or flex my gaming skills!
Tokaku~ん - Tokaku~ん, I will be your clarify, here to purify your soul, but only if you deserve it. I am the crystal daimon of Stellar Verse Productions’ first generation, Infinium. If you like music, theater, or just endless yapping, come visit me on YouTube!
Serena Starstruck - That clock’s ticking so she’ll shoot for your heart, and be all that you see! Stellar Verse Productions’ Time Traveling Idol, Serena Starstruck is here! Singing, voice acting, or playing competitive games (extremely poorly), she’s sure to brighten up your day with some good vibes and cute tunes!
Rina Lunette - Hoo could it be? Why it’s Rina Lunette! SVP’s Slumbering idol soaring right into your dreams with a cozy environment, a variety of different games that will bring you joy (even the nightmarish ones), and plenty of silly yap-filled moments. May we meet in your dreams, my Sleepeeps.
Lemi Lichen - I’m Lemi Lichen, genius snail scientist here to take over the world, and your heart! Whether you like bug facts, vocaloid songs, or nostalgic games, I have something for you! Come join me on my snail journey!
Usachi Yui - Strawberry sea bunny, Usachi Yui, reporting for baking duty. Yui is a true varsity streamer that does singing, chatting, 3D, handcam, ASMR, gaming, and MORE!
Eva Ananova - It’s your one and oni, Eva Ananova! She’s a Midwest English-speaking VTuber with a passion for post-hardcore music, alternative culture, and creative expression. Through original music, live performances, and content creation, she brings the energy of the rock scene to Novabytes around the world.
Chio Chompi - RAAAAWR!! Better watch out!! It’s SVP’s super evil king-rank boss dinosaur, Chio Chompi!! Current mission: recruiting for the pogchomp army by impressing you with my gaming and animation skills!!
Pekoe Boo - A strange dead raccoon has appeared! Oh, it’s just SVP’s sleepy roadkill! Eternal nocturnal yapping, nostalgia trips, and raccoon stupidity at every turn! Will you play survival craft games with me?
Cherry is a Portland-based Gyaru, cosplayer, and YouTuber. She is passionate about the history of J-fashion, various alternative substyles, and fashion sustainability. She makes content focusing on educating about J-fashion, makeup, and styling advice. She loves studying languages, Japanese being her third, and has worked with various Harajuku fashion brands. She hopes to continue to share her passion and help connect communities through fashion! When not dressing up, Cherry is a dance teacher, or can be found reading manga at home with her 3 cats!
Venus is a Gyaru content creator who makes videos featuring her fashion, makeup and cosplays. She was born and raised in Portland and has been casually cosplaying since 2013 and has been coming to Kumoricon since 2014! Venus is passionate about gal culture, K-pop, manga, makeup and childcare. She is a teacher’s assistant at a local preschool and cares deeply about helping children grow with kindness and empathy. When she’s not at home or work she’s at karaoke, doing photoshoots, dance practice or the club! And of course she’s always down to get wild and be sexy!
Dolly is a Portland-based Gyaru and fashion content creator. She loves designing and sewing outfits as well as cosplays for her and her friends. Dolly adores fashion, makeup, nature, bunnies and has a deep love for her friends and family. She frequently spends her time doing karaoke, photoshoots, sewing, reading, playing The Legend of Zelda and collecting things like vintage dolls, tea cups, music boxes and more. She can often be found selling her handmade crafts at local markets and hopes to become a designer with her own brand one day!
Join us for a magical day of sugar and candy! Tickets are available for our Tea Party, so get them quick before the seats are gone!
Maid Café Reservations Open Now!
Come relax, play games, and have fun with our crew of maids and butlers! Grab one of our snack boxes or treat yourself to a soda float.
Choose a time period for you or your group to arrive during. A reservation is for 90 minutes upon seating.
Our next - and last - regular membership meeting for the 2026 convention year will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2pm, and we will be holding it online. This is currently our last membership meeting scheduled for before con.
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!
Ayaka Ohashi is a voice actress, singer, and narrator from Japan.
She is known for her work as Uzuki Shimamura in the IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, Aki Adagaki in Masamune-kun’s Revenge, Saaya Yamabuki in BanG Dream! (also a member of the band Poppin’Party as its drummer), Momoka Sonokawa in Sabage-bu!, Kurome in Akame ga Kill!, Ran Shibuki in Aikatsu!, Mirai Asuka in Aikatsu Friends!, Vodka in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Kuromi Serika in Blue Archive, Ageseine in Star Detective Precure! and more.
Ayaka Ohashi is also an active solo artist. She made her solo debut in 2014 with the opening theme song “YES!!” for the TV anime “Sabagebu!” in which she played the lead role.
In 2024, she held her first Asia tour, and in 2025, she held the “Ayaka Ohashi 10th Anniversary Live Concert ‘Irodori’” to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her artist debut. She is active both domestically and internationally, and has also released a best album and a memorial box.
Presented by Aria Productions, LLC
Ayaka Fukuhara is a voice actress, singer, and narrator from Japan.
She made her debut voicing Rin Shibuya in IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS.
Some of her other roles include Ai Kamiya in Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, Grea from Rage of Bahamut and Granblue Fantasy, Bismarck in Azur Lane, Anastasia Palma in Sakura Wars, Dehya in Genshin Impact, Seeking the Pearl in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and more.
Away from the mic, Fukuhara is a passionate cook who holds Japan’s national dietitian certification as well as a body-sculpting instructor qualification. She is also known for performing one-woman skits re-enacting famous scenes from anime.
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Saori Goto is a voice actress and narrator from Japan.
She’s known for her role as Moeka Kiryuu in Steins;Gate, and the recent remake Steins;Gate RE:BOOT.
She also voices Plue and Meredy in Fairy Tail, Inko in Toradora!, Kukuru Anrakutei in Joshiraku, Rise Matsumoto in Yuru Yuri, Ai Kaga in Sayonara Zetsubou-Sensei, Mirai in Senran Kagura, and more!
Presented by Aria Productions, LLC
Oriana Perón 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 Perón 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!
Zack Davisson is an award-winning writer, translator, and lecturer. He is on faculty at NYU and active in his field. Respected in both academic and popular culture circles, Davisson played a significant role in making Japanese folklore, entertainment, and literature accessible to English-speaking audiences.
He translated globally known properties such as Devilman, Kitaro, and Captain Harlock, as well as modern works such as Cat + Gamer and Gou Tanabe’s Lovecraft manga. Davisson also is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai, Yurei: The Japanese Ghost, and Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan. Davisson lectured on manga, folklore, and translation at Duke University, Annapolis Naval Academy, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Emily Temple cute is an expression of everlasting cuteness in original styles. Founded in 1999, this iconic Japanese Lolita brand has a charmingly quirky style that ranges from retro fun to timeless chic.
Melody BasKet, a sister brand to Emily Temple cute founded in 2018, is a Japanese Lolita fashion brand born from a fairy tale. Enjoy the world of its story, expressed through a mix of fairytale, girly, and nostalgic tastes.
Egglien Creations makes Fun Clothes for Fun People! Inspired by Decora and other J-Fashion styles, they create size inclusive and sensory friendly clothing for all on their mission to make the world a brighter place!
Inspired by himekaji, jirai, and gyaru fashion substyles, Lilia & Lace is an inclusive sized J-fashion brand offering sizes XS-4X. Throwing away the “one size fits all” ideology of so many Japanese style fashion brands, their clothing is designed with naturally form fitting and flattering cuts that stretch with your body, not against it.
Founded by cosplayer Atelier Heidi, Forest Girl Clothing was born from a love of recycled materials and a romanticized vision of spending time in nature. Inspired by the mori kei J-Fashion, these designs will transport you to a fairytale forest you’ll never want to leave.
Lolita Collective is North America’s largest J-fashion store! From their retail store near Kansas City and online store they support over 100 independent Lolita fashion, kawaii and gothic brands. Their mission is J-Fashion BY everyone FOR everybody!
Grab our Cosplay Lineups and flaunt which cosplay you’ll be wearing each day during the convention.
Shibari artist and instructor Noble Manqué has been teaching the art of Japanese-style rope bondage full time since he established Noble Rope Arts in 2008. His photography and rope suspension performances are known for capturing the emotional facets of shibari. He resides in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his muse and frequent model and performance partner, Victoria Lovecraft.
Portland, Oregon model Victoria Lovecraft has been exploring her fascination with Japanese-style rope bondage ever since she saw her first shibari performance in 2017. Her dynamic rope suspension performances with shibari artist Noble Manqué display the beauty of the authentic deep connection that is possible between trusting tying partners.
Team Sakuraka is a Seattle-based wotagei team spreading the joy of the Japanese lightstick dance style throughout the Pacific Northwest, their mission is to practice and perform together for the purpose of inspiring themselves and others to strive for their very best.
Beginning with his first voiceover role in the year 2000, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that Patrick Seitz has spent the entire third millennium (thus far) voicing himbos, heroes, hoodlums, and horrors of all types across a variety of media.
His anime credits include Franky in One Piece, Endeavor in My Hero Academia, North No. 2 in Pluto, DIO in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Grimmer in Naoki Urasawa’s Monster, Jiren in Dragon Ball Super, Gamagoori in Kill la Kill, Thor in Marvel Future Avengers, Riz in Beastars, Kunikida in Bungo Stray Dogs, Takeda in My Senpai is Annoying, Thorkell in Vinland Saga, Dobu in OddTaxi, Inugami in Kemono Jihen, JP in Redline, Isshin Kurosaki and Kenpachi (2.0) in Bleach, and Dante in Black Clover.
On the gaming side of the equation, you can hear Patrick as Dark Cacao in Cookie Run: Kingdom, Handler Walter in Armored Core VI, Ragna the Bloodedge in BlazBlue, Garrosh Hellscream and Arthas Menethil in World of Warcraft, Artanis in StarCraft, Hector in Fire Emblem Heroes and Fire Emblem Engage, Olberic in Octopath Traveler, Warm Male Voice in The Sims 4, Texas in Them’s Fightin’ Herds, and Zephyr in Tales of Arise, just to name a few.
Patrick’s pre-lay animation credits include Tygra and Mumm-Ra in ThunderCats Roar, Sandy in Lego Monkie Kid, Scorpion in Mortal Kombat Legends, and various incidentals in the likes of Inside Out, Monsters University, and Storks.
Patrick has directed for many games, including Fire Emblem Awakening, Fire Emblem Three Houses, Fire Emblem Engage, Rune Factory IV, State of Decay, and Scarlet Nexus. His anime adapting/directing credits include Pluto, Your Lie in April, Anohana, and Aggretsuko. He’s also adapted the likes of Summer Wars, Wolf Children, Steins;Gate, Romeo x Juliet, Sengoku Basara, and Hellsing: Ultimate, and directed Naoki Urasawa’s Monster, among others.
On the rare occasions Patrick isn’t experiencing what feels like a several-months-long, work-induced fever dream, he can be found napping, reading books, enjoying an espresso tonic, and visiting cat cafés.
Colleen Cosplay is a disabled cosplay YouTuber from the Pacific Northwest with over 10 years of experience creating cosplays. On her channel, Colleen is creating cosplay tutorials, showcasing conventions, and sharing her experiences as a cosplayer with a wheelchair.
Covering the unique intersection between cosplay and disability, she showcases ways to create costumes through adaptive designs and mobility aid decorations. In addition to making cosplays, Colleen also has performance experience through skits and lip-syncs where she explores adaptive dance techniques. Colleen has won awards for cosplay craftsmanship and performance.
Calling all artists! Put your creativity to the test in this year’s Fan Art Contest!
Fan Art Categories include:
Show off your skills and let your art shine!
Please be sure your entry adheres to the contest’s rules before submitting your art. All entries, either online or in-person, must be received by 11:00pm on Friday, November 13.
Hard copies will be accepted at the convention at the Programming Office (C125-126). The best care will be taken of your art, but Kumoricon is not responsible if damage or loss happens while judging.
The application for the Cosplay Contest are now OPEN! Entries are first-come first-served.
Please make sure your entry adheres to the contest’s rules before applying.
Entries will close at 11:59pm PT on September 27. We can’t wait to see everyone’s amazing costumes!
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.
Our next membership meeting for the 2026 convention year will take place on Saturday, September 19, 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!
Are you ready to own the runway for Kumoricon’s Fashion Show? Applications are now open for Models to strut your stuff! The focus this year is decora and lolita, so it’s time to get colorful! Brands will be announced later.
Maozon is a music producer and DJ based in Yokohama, Japan.
In 2013, he entered the “SEE THE LIGHTS” remix contest held by ASY, a project by DJ AKi, STY, and YUUKi MC, and won the grand prize. The song “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” for Sandaime J Soul Brothers, which was his major debut work, won the 56th Japan Record Award and 2016 JASRAC Gold Award. In the same year he also composed the song “O.R.I.O.N.” for Sandaime J Soul Brothers which placed 7th in the top 10 highest selling songs of 2015 in Japan. He continues to compose and arrange music for major label artists as a member of Digz Inc.
Outside of his major label work, Maozon is an active composer for a variety of popular music games including Konami’s beatmania IIDX and Bushiroad’s D4DJ Groovy Mix. Independently he is a pillar of the Japanese club scene, acting as a mainstay in the drum’n’bass scene and regularly performing at clubs across Tokyo. Despite how active his career is he continues to enjoy releasing dance music with independent labels operating worldwide and shares his music production techniques on the twitch.tv livestreaming platform.
Damien Haas is a voice actor, sketch comedian, and lifelong fan of all things gaming and anime. He’s known for such voice roles as Laios in “Delicious in Dungeon,” Kiyoka Kudou in “My Happy Marriage,” Diego Brando in “Steel Ball Run,” Shez in “Fire Emblem: Three Hopes,” Heller in “Starfield,” Van Arkride in “Trails Through Daybreak 1&2,” Ryoga in “Ranma 1/2,” and many others.
When he’s not just a disembodied voice, he can be found streaming on Twitch multiple times per week or being an internet clown on the YouTube channel Smosh.
We are thrilled to announce that Phoebe Chan will be the MC of the Idol Festival for this year!
Are you interested in putting on an idol performance? Auditions for the Idol Festival are officially OPEN!
Please be sure to read the rules before applying.
We would like to welcome back pc/nametag as a Sponsor for this year and thank them for assisting with this year’s badges and badge ribbons.
This collaboration means we are excited to once again offer Kumoricon’s fans a 10% discount on custom badge ribbons!
Create your ideal ribbon on their website and use the code FANCON26 at checkout to receive your savings!*
Express your personality at the convention — or just because you can!
*Offer available until 1/31/2027. Additional terms may apply.
Are you a cosplayer who likes to roleplay and play-fight with your friends? Do you like being told what to do and where to go by a fictional character? Then you’ll be great as a chess piece! Applications are now open!
We select our participants from the pool of applicants, so think hard about who you want to cosplay as and review the rules before you sign up.
“See that guy in the corner with his arms crossed? I’m gonna get him to dance to Barbie Girl.”
This is part of the mentality and challenge Khek enjoys as a DJ. A battle DJ from Milwaukee with club residencies that range from emo pop punk, country, Southeast Asian, to EDM. He also once “accidentally” drank from a can of Mountain Dew containing a bunch of dead bees.
SungWon Cho is a voice actor you may have heard in Delicious in Dungeon, KPop Demon Hunters, Lackadaisy, Borderlands 3, God of War: Ragnarok, One Piece, Bigtop Burger, Ranking of Kings, Fire Emblem, Pokémon, Aggretsuko, Ranma 1/2, Baki, Marvel Tokon, Date Everything, Neon White, Hyrule Warriors, Monster Prom, Advance Wars, Pluto, and more. He loves his cats Effie and Sophie very much.
Cosplaying since 2001, AlpacaAsh is a 3D video game artist who loves creating cosplay using sewing, embroidery, and 3D printing. She started competing in 2013 and has won numerous awards for craftsmanship and performance, including representing the United States in 2015 at the World Cosplay Summit, winning Best in Needlework at TwitchCon 2019, and the Holiday Matsuri WCC Cultural Exchange in 2023.
She loves creating video tutorials, running panels, judging contests, and sharing knowledge! Cosplay is for everyone and she wants to make it accessible to anyone who wants to try it.
All the world’s a stage, and I’m stuck in a lousy square.
Cosplay Chess is back for TWO ROUNDS in 2026! 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 soon!
Mitomoro is a musician, producer, and DJ based in Portland, OR and has been working for over a decade in both the above and underground EDM spaces.
Mito has released music on such prolific labels as PC Music, S2TB Recordings and helped run the “Rave Toolz” account on SoundCloud. While known for their Melancholic Soundscapes and Rambunctious Basslines, Mito plays off the crowd’s energy and loves to really make you move.
Got a fanfic you’re dying to share and want to have it read and judged by a panel of fellow fans? Then this is your moment, your story belongs here!
Get feedback, compete for prizes, and maybe see your work showcased at the con. Please be sure to read the rules before applying.
This Portland-based DJ first gained attention when she placed 3rd in the Rane DJ mega mix Battle and then won first place at the prestigious Donald Glaude DJ Invitational.
Shortly after, she collaborated on a track with renowned producer S3RL. Now, Jimni Cricket hosts the region’s first FM radio show, “Push The Tempo,” dedicated to the happy hardcore genre on C895. When she’s not on the airwaves, she captivates audiences on Twitch with her imaginative content that combines her artistic talents and impressive scratching skills.
With a solid resume that includes performances with top labels like Bonkers and KFA, as well as a previous role as an official DJ for HappyHardcore.com, Jimni Cricket brings an exciting new energy to the happy hardcore scene in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Erica Mendez is a Chicago-native now living in Los Angeles and working in the field of voice-over. She has played many fan-favorite characters, including: Retsuko in Aggretsuko, Ryuko in KILL la KILL, Gon in Hunter x Hunter, Aladdin in Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Yuuki in Sword Art Online II, Sailor Uranus in the Viz Media dub of Sailor Moon, Megumin in Konosuba, Emma in The Promised Neverland, Akko in Little Witch Academia, Diane in Seven Deadly Sins, Nico in Love Live!, Mash in Fate/Grand Order, Raphtalia in The Rising of the Shield Hero, Bernadetta in Fire Emblem Three Houses, and Kamisato Ayaka in Genshin Impact.
You can also hear her in video games such as Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Legends of Runeterra, Octopath Traveler II, Scarlet Nexus, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, The Fire Emblem series, Triangle Strategy, New Pokémon Snap, Ys IX, Tales of Berseria, Puyo Puyo Tetris, The Danganronpa franchise, Code Vein, Soul Calibur VI, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, and the Trails of Cold Steel series; As well as animated shows like Demon Slayer, Delicious in Dungeon, Yashahime, Shaman King (2021), Your Lie in April, Anohana, Erased, Pokémon Horizon, To Your Eternity, Boruto, Re:ZERO, Fate/Apocrypha, My Hero Academia, and many more.
Voice acting isn’t the only way she keeps herself busy: her script adaptation work includes Delicious in Dungeon, The Promised Neverland, Little Witch Academia, Sailor Moon SuperS, Sailor Moon Sailor Stars, Carole & Tuesday, and Fate/Apocrypha. She made her directorial debut with the animated film I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, which she also adapted.
You’re cordially invited to mix and mingle with the Olympian legends at 2026 Kumoricon’s Gala of the Gods.
Our next membership meeting for the 2026 convention year will take place on Saturday, August 15, 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!
Lisa Reimold is a voice actress best known for her roles in anime and video games, including Aria Shiratori in DANDADAN, Falin Touden in Delicious in Dungeon, Framme in Fire Emblem Engage, Guinevere in The Seven Deadly Sins, Perla Pucci in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, and Kurumi in Lycoris Recoil.
Fans can also look forward to hearing her as Ivy Pepper in the upcoming animated series Lackadaisy.
Our last increase of the year before pre-registration is closed!
Get your full weekend membership for Kumoricon 2026 by August 8 before pricing increases to $95 for ages 13 and up (and $35 for ages 6-12) on August 9.
Please reach out to the registration team at registration@kumoricon.org if you have any questions or need assistance with membership purchases.
Laura Stahl is a Los Angeles-based voice actor. You may know her from Fire Emblem: Engage as Female Alear, The Promised Neverland as Ray, Genshin Impact as Barbara and Xinyan, as Dorothy from The Great Pretender, as Iruma from Welcome to Demon School Irumakun, as well as several other shows and games.
Laura has also adapted scripts for anime such as Yashahime: Princess Half Demon, Fate Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Front Babylonia, Eden (Starring Ruby Rose Turner, David Tennant, and Neil Patrick Harris) and more.
In college, Laura studied Musical Theater, and in high school, she was a band geek and loved fantasy novels. She couldn’t be happier to have a career in anime and JRPGs, because she always knew she was going to spend her entire life as a very proud nerd.
The rules for the 2026 Cosplay Contest is now live on the website; please read it carefully as some things have changed.
Applications will be open from September 13 to September 27.
There is just one week left to enter the 2027 Kumoricon Mascot Contest. Entries close on August 2, so if you’re planning to submit a design, now’s the time to put the finishing touches on it and submit your entry before the deadline! Don’t miss your chance to have your artwork become part of Kumoricon history.
Visit Mascot Contest for more information and to submit your entries!
Khoi is a cat owner and voice actor. You may have heard him as Albedo in Genshin Impact, Kagetsu in Fire Emblem: Engage, Kuroko in Kuroko’s Basketball, Nils & Wolt in Fire Emblem: Heroes, Cancer Cell in Cells at Work, Murata in Demon Slayer, Herb Cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom, Rei Kiriyama in March Comes In Like A Lion, and Tim Goodman in Detective Pikachu.
Khoi has also appeared in projects such as Phantasy Star Online 2, Sword Art Online: Alicization, Pokémon Masters, Gundam Build Divers, Mob Psycho 100, Fate/Apocrypha, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and many more.
When he is not acting, Khoi can be found making his entire personality about cats.
Cosplay Lip Sync Event Applications are now open.
Prepare yourself for twice the fun with applications now OPEN for the following two exciting events: 18+ Lip Sync Battle and Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown!
Learn about our audition requirements, but remember to read and comply with all requirements. Do not waste any more time; apply now and enjoy your lip sync madness!
Tacocat (she/her) is a plus size Texas based cosplayer with a decade of experience bringing intricate creations to life. Known for her award-winning mixed media craftsmanship builds and performances, Tacocat loves pushing her creative boundaries by learning new techniques and sharing them with the community.
She shares her work through streaming, educational panels, workshops, tutorials, and work as a cosplay educator with Designs in Machine Embroidery with the goal of making cosplay more accessible, positive, and inclusive for everyone.
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 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, 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!
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!
Kira Buckland is a voice actor best known for the roles of Jolyne (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), Mitsuri (Demon Slayer), Kuki Shinobu (Genshin Impact), 2B (NieR:Automata), Qingyi (Zenless Zone Zero), Sprigatito (Pokemon Horizons), Queen Dizzy (Guilty Gear Strive), and many more!
Do you have a panel you’ve been itching to host? Then it’s time to apply to run a panel at Kumoricon 2026! We are so excited to see what you submit!
In celebration of Pride this month, Kumoricon is having a registration sale! From Sunday, May 31st through Saturday, June 6th, purchase a full weekend membership for ages 13 and up for $10 off!
Use the code PRIDE26 at checkout for the discount to apply. Please reach to registration@kumoricon.org if you need any assistance with registering.
Casey Mongillo is a voice actor best known as the English voice of Shinji Ikari in the 2019 dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Angel Devil in chainsaw Man, Chilchuck Tims in Delicious in Dungeon, and Emporio in JoJo’s bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean. Other popular anime & dubbing credits include Pokémon Journeys (Scorbunny, Raboot, Cinderace, Raichu & Chrysa), Mob Psycho 100 (Sho Suzuki), 86 (Theo), Tribe Nine (Haru), Tokyo Revengers (young Mikey & young Takemichi), Gundam SEED (Nicol), Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War (Giselle), Miraculous Ladybug (Sandboy), Pokemon Twilight Wings (Allister & Haunter) and Komi Can’t Communicate (Onemine).
Video game credits include Shin Megami Tensei V (Nahobino), Arknights (Aak), Bugsnax (Floofty), NIKKE: Goddess of Victory (Mustang), Rune Factory 3 Special (Micah/Protagonist), Fire Emblem Heroes (Limstella), Monster Prom (Zoe, Hex & Milo), The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails (Nayuta) and a merc voice option in Unicorn Overlord.
Casey has also provided voices for game franchises such as Red Dead Redemption, Starfield, Elder Scrolls, Fortnite, Final Fantasy, Honkai Star Rail, Shenmue, Star Trek Online, and Octopath Traveler.
When not voice acting, Casey can often be found playing video games, riding his skateboard, or streaming on Twitch as his South Park alter ego.
Kumoricon is now accepting submissions for their 2027 Mascot contest! Artists, here’s your chance to flex that creativity and make your art a part of Kumoricon!
The winning mascot will be prominently featured in Kumoricon’s 2027 branding and advertising material for the 2027 convention year.
The contest closes August 2, 2026! Make sure to review the updated rules and guidelines before applying! Visit our mascot contest page for more information and to submit your entries!
May Jean is a multi-award winning costume and prop maker from Washington State. She has been cosplaying since 2005 and specializes in elaborate mixed-media projects.
May Jean started her artistic journey with traditional drawing and painting, but she has grown to love cosplay immensely because of how much of an incredible creative outlet it is.
Some of her favorite aspects of cosplay are challenging herself to learn new skills and making friends from all over the world.
When she isn’t in the craft room, you can find her reading webcomics, long distance running, and working with her community as a nurse.
Kumoricon is happy to announce that we will once again be offering group discounts to nonprofit educational youth groups! These include organizations like anime clubs or groups that are part of a larger nonprofit organization (like a school), or other nonprofit organizations.
Applications are due Saturday, October 24th, 2026 by 11:59pm! Visit Educational Group Discount to apply.
If you are not sure if you fit the qualifications listed on the webpage or this announcement, please don’t be afraid to apply! Each group will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Get your full weekend membership for Kumoricon 2026 by May 9th before pricing increases to $85* for ages 13 and up on May 10th.
If you have any questions or need assistance with membership purchases, please contact registration@kumoricon.org
*Card processing fees will apply at checkout
Our next membership meeting for the 2026 convention year will take place on Saturday, May 16, 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!
Industry Membership applications for Kumoricon 2026 are open.
If you work in anime, manga, gaming, or Japanese pop culture, this is your way to attend Kumoricon in a professional capacity and connect with the community. Industry Membership is open to a wide range of roles, including creators, performers, developers, media, and convention leadership.
Who should apply:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now.
Closes October 31, 2026
Stephen Fu (he/him) is a professional voice actor known for his work in anime, video games, cartoons, and live action dubs. After obtaining a BS in Molecular Biology and working in research for 5 years, Stephen realized he wanted to pursue a lifelong dream of his to work in animation. He studied long form and short form improv to get over his stage fright and has studied with many acting/voice acting coaches to improve his craft.
Celebrate Golden Week this year, the special time in Japan where four national holidays all happen within a week, with a registration sale! Purchase a full weekend membership age 13 and up for $10 off!
Use the code GOLDENWEEK at checkout for the discount to apply. Please reach out to registration@kumoricon.org with any questions or issues.
*Processing fees will apply at checkout
At Kumoricon, when we say volunteer, we mean a person who has purchased a standard attendee membership and is willing to give at least four hours of their time to the convention.
Our volunteers are not paid, but we do offer rewards based on how many hours registered attendees commit to volunteering.
Rewards are listed on our staff registration page.
We’re happy to announce that the hotel blocks for Kumoricon 2026 are now open! Get discounted rates on your rooms and help support the con. Blocks do fill up quickly, so don’t wait—book your room today!
Please welcome ChrissyPlaysDressup as a Cosplay Guest of Honor for Kumoricon 2026!
Chrissy is a black, queer, disabled magical girl enthusiast based in Atlanta, GA. They have been cosplaying for over 20 years and working as a professional digital artist for over 10. They combine their love for art, sewing, wig styling, and prop making to create floofy fukus, gravity-defying wigs, and whimsical wands! Chrissy is a firm believer that cosplay should be about creativity, community, and most of all, fun! She hopes to use her wide knowledge of cosplay techniques, positive outlook, and love of 3D modeling/printing to welcome each new generation to the hobby.
Headshots Credit: @sixofswordsphoto
Our next membership meeting for the 2026 convention year will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:00 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.
New for this meeting, we have heard your feedback about the Good of the Order email being too long. You can now email goto@kumoricon.org OR open.mic@kumoricon.org OR good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org to submit news to Good of the Order!
“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!
Have a fan group, community organization, or event you’re passionate about? Bring it to Kumoricon and put it in front of thousands of attendees who share your interests. This is your chance to showcase what you do, meet new people, and grow your community over the weekend.
What you’ll get:
A dedicated table in the Partner Table area plus four complimentary memberships for your team.
There’s no cost to participate. Space is limited—apply now on our partner tables page.
Applications close July 29, 2026.
Applications are now open for Industry booths at Kumoricon 2026. New for this year, studios, publishers, developers, and brands focused on anime and Japanese pop culture have an opportunity to make a major impact. The Industry Area, located inside KumoriMarket, benefits from steady foot traffic and high visibility throughout the weekend. It’s designed for organizations seeking to engage fans, promote upcoming releases, and participate in the convention on a larger scale. Booth options:
Apply if you are:
Space is limited and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now on our industry booths page. Applications close July 29, 2026.
Our next membership meeting for the 2026 convention year will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2:00 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!
Ricco Fajardo is an actor whose performances have been seen in many ways: on stage, film, commercials, industrials, voice-over, animation, motion-capture- if it involves the body and voice, he’s done it! Known locally for his indie film work, abroad folks best know him for his roles in anime and video games. Most recent credits include the egoist striker Isagi in “Blue Lock,” the loveable Mirio in “My Hero Academia,” Wirbel in “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” Arjay in “Borderlands 4,” powerful Komano Manato in “Zenless Zone Zero,” the loving father, Lakan in “Apothecary Diaries,” Tomo’s best bud Jun in “Tomo-Chan is a Girl!,” the enigmatic Kotaro in “Zombieland Saga,” the fearsome Benimaru in “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” and the party loving priest Pandreo in “Fire Emblem: Engage.”
An avid gamer and watcher of anime and movies, Ricco loves being physically active and his cats! He is originally from San Jose, California and resides in Dallas, Texas.
Landon McDonald is a professional voice actor best known for playing the sly swordsman Hoshina in Kaiju No. 8, the villainous dream demon Enmu in Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, the maniacal mangaka Rohan in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, the snack-happy super sleuth Rampo in Bungo Stray Dogs, and the brooding, blood-bending sorcerer Noritoshi in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Emi Lo is a Taiwanese/Chinese-American voice actor and director. They are most well-known for voicing Lucy in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries, Ruan Mei in Honkai: Star Rail, Sawatari in Chainsaw Man, Rena in Higurashi When They Cry, Rinku in D4DJ, Suma in Demon Slayer, Columbina/Damselette in Genshin Impact, Miri in Buddy Daddies, Hei in The Legend of Hei, Destiny in takt op. Destiny, Shuten Douji in Fate/Grand Order, Kate in Shadows House, Mirai in Dr. Stone, and Young Hawks in My Hero Academia, but can be heard in countless other anime and video games.
When Emi is not acting, they can be found playing piano, playing video games, cosplaying, napping, working out, eating, or exploring natural and man-made ruins. They also have an absolutely precious but spoiled Siberian cat named Noctis that has never done anything wrong and is incredibly cute and fluffy.
We are happy to announce that Staff Registration for Kumoricon 2026 is now open! If you are new to staffing with Kumoricon this year, you can find more information about the process and policies for our staffers on our staff registration page.
If you are a returning staffer, we recommend looking through that same web page as there are new updates for 2026. You can also browse open positions or, if you already know what position you’d like to apply for, you can start the application process on our staff application page.
For any questions, please reach out to staff.registration@kumoricon.org.
All photos from our 2025 Charity Photobooth (courtesy of @mahouphotopnw) are now available on our photos page.
Fun fact: This year we had taken over 10,000 photos at the photobooth!
Thank you for stopping by our booth and we’ll see you in November!
Thank you to all of the 2025 Kumoricon 18+ Lip Sync Battle contestants and congratulations to all the winners. Thank you to judges Black Fire Rei, Peachy Venus Cos, and Names Not Alison Cosplay for their time and talents!
Thank you to all of the 2025 Kumoricon Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown contestants, and congratulations to the winners! Thank you to judges Corndog Ninja, Pengu Cosplay, and Names Not Alison Cosplay for their time and talents!
Applications for Kumoricon’s Artist Alley and Creators’ Column close today at 7:00PM Pacific Time — just 10 hours left to apply.
If you have been considering submitting your work, now is the time. Whether you are an individual artist showcasing illustrations and handmade goods or an independent creator with original products and brands, we would love to see what you have been working on.
Be sure to complete your application before the deadline.
You can find all of our KumoriMarket applications on our KumoriMarket page.
We look forward to reviewing your submissions.
Applications are now open for Kumoricon’s Artist Alley and Creators’ Column.
Starting now, applications are available and will remain open for 24 hours only, closing on February 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. All submissions must be completed within this window.
Artist Alley is designed for amateur and professional artists showcasing individual artwork and handmade goods. This space traditionally features fan art prints, manga, models, paintings, novelty crafts, and other creative pieces driven by individual artists.
Creators’ Column (Formally Small Press) is intended for independently developed artist businesses focused on original content. This section includes creators producing fashion apparel, tabletop games, webcomics, plushies, and other self-developed brands and products.
If you are ready to share your work with the Kumoricon community, apply now.
We look forward to reviewing your applications.
Hello Kumoricon followers,
We would like to provide additional context and address questions that have come up regarding our recently announced Artist Alley application fee. As previously shared, there is now a $5 non-refundable application fee, plus a $0.14 card processing fee, required to be considered for Artist Alley. This fee is intended to discourage duplicate submissions from the same studio, automated bot entries, and bad-faith applications, including individuals applying under multiple names or business identities to increase their chances of acceptance. It also serves as a financial buffer to help offset continually rising venue and operational costs, reducing the need to further increase Artist Alley booth prices.
We want to be absolutely clear that this fee does not go to any Kumoricon staff member. Per our by-laws Kumoricon is a 100% volunteer-run event. No one on our staff, including our executive team or board of directors, is paid. Every hour spent organizing, planning and running the event is done by volunteers.
Our Artist Alley jury team generously donates their time to carefully review every portfolio for quality and policy compliance, including intellectual property violations, tracing, AI-generated or modified artwork, and stolen art. While all KumoriMarket applications are reviewed individually, Exhibitor and Creators’ Column submissions are received in smaller, more staggered quantities, making those review processes more manageable.
Last year, applications were open for only one hour and more than 1,000 submissions were received. This year applications will remain open for 24 hours, and we anticipate a significant increase in volume, which will naturally extend processing times. We are hoping to have a manageable amount for our staff to jury in a reasonable time to give artists time to plan and book travel if accepted.
We know this approach won’t benefit everyone, and it won’t solve every challenge. Our goal is to keep the event fair, affordable, and running strong for the long term. If you have any further questions, please direct them to artists@kumoricon.org. Thanks for being part of Kumoricon’s community and for continuing to grow with us. We appreciate you more than you know.
Beginning in 2026, Kumoricon will implement a $5 non-refundable application fee (plus processing) for all Artist Alley applicants.
We understand that adding a fee will raise questions, and we want to be transparent about why this change is being made. The Artist Alley jurying process is a detailed and time-intensive effort that requires significant expertise and many hours of careful review. Only a small number of trained team members are equipped to complete this work each year.
In recent application cycles, we have seen an increase in duplicate submissions and automated bot applications. These issues have added to the workload of our jurying team and delay the review process for everyone. The introduction of a modest, non-refundable application fee is intended to reduce these challenges, streamline the review process, and ultimately allow acceptance notifications to be sent earlier in the year so artists have more time to plan.
Please note that this fee applies only to Artist Alley applicants. Creators’ Column and Exhibitor applicants will not be charged an application fee at this time.
We remain committed to supporting both emerging and professional artists and to maintaining a fair, thorough, and timely selection process. We appreciate your understanding and continued interest in being part of our Artist Alley.
Kumoricon is excited to announce that our 2026 Guest Request Form is now open.
Have a guest you would love to see at this year’s event—or even at a future Kumoricon? Now is your chance to let us know. Our Guest Relations team is actively reviewing submissions as they build the 2026 guest lineup, and your input plays an important role in shaping the experience.
Whether it’s a voice actor, industry professional, creator, performer, or special guest, we want to hear your suggestions.
Submit your dream guest today and help us make Kumoricon 2026 unforgettable.
The Kumoricon Outreach Team is heading to LongCon 2026 at the Longview Public Library.
Join us on Saturday, February 21 from 10 AM – 5 PM for this free, all-ages, community-led mini-con celebrating comics, gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy, and more. Enjoy vendors and artist booths, panels, workshops, cosplay, dance showcases, kids crafts, Lip Sync Battles, and more.
Kumoricon’s Outreach team will be onsite selling memberships for 2026 and our amazing merchandise. This is a great first event for friends who have never attended a convention before.
Applications will open on February 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time and will remain open for 24 hours only. Be sure to plan ahead and submit within the application window.
Artist Alley is designed for amateur and professional artists showcasing individual artwork and handmade goods. This space traditionally features items such as fan art prints, manga, models, paintings, and novelty crafts, offering a wide range of creative, artist-driven merchandise.
Creators’ Column (formally Small Press) is intended for independently developed artist businesses focused on original content. This section includes creators producing fashion apparel, tabletop games, webcomics, plushies, and other self-developed brands and products.
Whether you are an individual artist or an independent creative business, we encourage you to apply and share your work at Kumoricon.
Our first membership meeting for the 2026 convention year will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:00 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 your full weekend membership for Kumoricon 2026 before February 7, 2026 when pricing increases to $75* for ages 13 and up and $30* for ages 6-12.
If you have any questions or need assistance with membership purchases, please contact registration@kumoricon.org
*Card processing fees will apply at checkout
All candid event photos from Kumoricon 2025 are now on our website! This includes photos from our Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown, Kumoricon Idol Festival, and all other events that weren’t in the first release.
Photos from our Charity Photobooth will be online soon and photos for 18+ events will be sent to individual performers by the event management team.
If you have any questions or feedback, please email us at multimedia@kumoricon.org.
The wait is over—applications for Exhibitors in the KumoriMarket for Kumoricon 2026 are officially open! This is your chance to showcase your products, connect with thousands of fans, and be part of one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier anime conventions.
Applications will remain open through Wednesday, July 29, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Space is limited, and applications may close early if the waitlist fills, so we strongly encourage interested exhibitors to apply as soon as possible.
Before applying, please review the updated Exhibitor Application FAQ for important details and answers to common questions.
Please note that applications for Artist Alley and Creators’ Column will open at a later date. Additional announcements will be shared soon.
If you have questions or need assistance, our Exhibits team is happy to help at exhibits@kumoricon.org.
We look forward to welcoming an incredible lineup of exhibitors to Kumoricon 2026!
