Kumoricon https://www.kumoricon.org Annual anime convention in Portland, Oregon Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:35:38 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Next.js en-US Kumoricon https://www.kumoricon.org/images/visual-themes/2026-thumbnail.png https://www.kumoricon.org Copyright (C) 2026 Kumoricon <![CDATA[Announcing Lisa Reimold as Voice Actor Guest of Honor]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/announcing-lisa-reimold-as-voice-actor-guest-of-honor /news/2026/announcing-lisa-reimold-as-voice-actor-guest-of-honor Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT Lisa Reimold is a voice actress best known for her roles in anime and video games, including Aria Shiratori in DANDADAN, Failn 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.

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]]> Lisa Reimold is a voice actress best known for her roles in anime and video games, including Aria Shiratori in DANDADAN, Failn 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.

Announcement that says 'Voice Actor guest of honor Lisa Reimold'

]]> <![CDATA[Applications for the Cosplay Cabaret Are Now Open!]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/applications-for-the-cosplay-cabaret-are-now-open /news/2026/applications-for-the-cosplay-cabaret-are-now-open Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT Show us what you got!

Applications for the Cosplay Cabaret are now open!

Performer on stage with text 'Cosplay Cabaret application opening'

]]> Show us what you got!

Applications for the Cosplay Cabaret are now open!

Performer on stage with text 'Cosplay Cabaret application opening'

]]> <![CDATA[Membership Price Increase]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/membership-price-increase /news/2026/membership-price-increase Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT 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.

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]]> 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.

Announcement saying 'Membership Price Increase'

]]> <![CDATA[Announcing Laura Stahl as Voice Actor Guest of Honor]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/announcing-laura-stahl-as-voice-actor-guest-of-honor /news/2026/announcing-laura-stahl-as-voice-actor-guest-of-honor Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT 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.

Announcement that says 'Voice Actor guest of honor Laura Stahl'

]]> 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.

Announcement that says 'Voice Actor guest of honor Laura Stahl'

]]> <![CDATA[Cosplay Contest Rules Are Live]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/cosplay-contest-rules-are-live /news/2026/cosplay-contest-rules-are-live Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT 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.

Two contestants wearing cosplay uniforms

]]> 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.

Two contestants wearing cosplay uniforms

]]> <![CDATA[Mascot Contest Closing Soon]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/mascot-contest-closing-soon /news/2026/mascot-contest-closing-soon Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT 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!

Promotional graphic featuring silhouettes of previous mascots against a cloudy lavender background, with this year's chibi mascot holding a purple umbrella in the bottom right corner. Text reads 'Closing Soon: 2027 Mascot Contest'.

]]> 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!

Promotional graphic featuring silhouettes of previous mascots against a cloudy lavender background, with this year's chibi mascot holding a purple umbrella in the bottom right corner. Text reads 'Closing Soon: 2027 Mascot Contest'.

]]> <![CDATA[Announcing Khoi Dao as Voice Actor Guest of Honor]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/announcing-khoi-dao-as-voice-actor-guest-of-honor /news/2026/announcing-khoi-dao-as-voice-actor-guest-of-honor Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT 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.

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]]> 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.

Announcement that says 'Voice Actor guest of honor Khoi Dao'

]]> <![CDATA[2026 Lip Sync Applications Now Open]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/2026-lip-sync-applications-now-open /news/2026/2026-lip-sync-applications-now-open Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT 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!

Two people doing lip sync with '2026 Lip Sync Applications now open'

]]> 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!

Two people doing lip sync with '2026 Lip Sync Applications now open'

]]> <![CDATA[Announcing Tacocat Cosplay as Cosplay Guest of Honor]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/announcing-tacocat-cosplay-as-cosplay-guest-of-honor /news/2026/announcing-tacocat-cosplay-as-cosplay-guest-of-honor Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT 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.

Announcement that says 'Cosplay guest of honor Tacocat Cosplay'

]]> 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.

Announcement that says 'Cosplay guest of honor Tacocat Cosplay'

]]> <![CDATA[Cosplay Cabaret Is Back!]]> https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/cosplay-cabaret-is-back /news/2026/cosplay-cabaret-is-back Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT 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!

Image of performer with text 'Cosplay Cabaret is Back!'

]]> 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!

Image of performer with text 'Cosplay Cabaret is Back!'

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