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    <updated>2026-07-14T04:37:35.614Z</updated>
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    <subtitle>Annual anime convention in Portland, Oregon</subtitle>
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    <rights>Copyright (C) 2026 Kumoricon</rights>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Summer Registration Sale]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/summer-registration-sale</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/summer-registration-sale"/>
        <updated>2026-07-12T15:30:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Don&#39;t miss out on our registration summer sale this year! <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/registration">Purchase</a> a full weekend membership ages 13 and up for $10 off!</p>
<p>Use the code KUMOSUMMER26 at checkout for the discount to apply.</p>
<p>Please reach out to the registration team at <a href="mailto:registration@kumoricon.org">registration@kumoricon.org</a> if you have any questions or issues.</p>
<p>*<em>Processing fees will apply at checkout</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/registration"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-summer-sale.png" alt="Announcements that say 'Summer Registration Sale'" title="Summer Registration Sale"></a></p>
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        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Don&#39;t miss out on our registration summer sale this year! <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/registration">Purchase</a> a full weekend membership ages 13 and up for $10 off!</p>
<p>Use the code KUMOSUMMER26 at checkout for the discount to apply.</p>
<p>Please reach out to the registration team at <a href="mailto:registration@kumoricon.org">registration@kumoricon.org</a> if you have any questions or issues.</p>
<p>*<em>Processing fees will apply at checkout</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/registration"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-summer-sale.png" alt="Announcements that say 'Summer Registration Sale'" title="Summer Registration Sale"></a></p>
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    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Idol Fest Opens August 30th!]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/idol-fest-opens-august-30th</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/idol-fest-opens-august-30th"/>
        <updated>2026-07-10T15:00:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Idols, It&#39;s showtime!</p>
<p>Bust out the sparkly outfits and grab your light sticks, because the <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/idol-festival">Kumoricon Idol Festival</a> is back!</p>
<p>Please join us as we sing, dance, and cheer all things Idol! Interested in participating? Auditions open August 30th.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/idol-festival"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/26_idol-fest.webp" alt="Announcement 'Idol Fest Opens August 30th'" title="Idol Fest 2026 Opens August 30th"></a></p>
]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Idols, It&#39;s showtime!</p>
<p>Bust out the sparkly outfits and grab your light sticks, because the <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/idol-festival">Kumoricon Idol Festival</a> is back!</p>
<p>Please join us as we sing, dance, and cheer all things Idol! Interested in participating? Auditions open August 30th.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/idol-festival"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/26_idol-fest.webp" alt="Announcement 'Idol Fest Opens August 30th'" title="Idol Fest 2026 Opens August 30th"></a></p>
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    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[July 11 Membership Meeting]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/july-11-membership-meeting</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/july-11-membership-meeting"/>
        <updated>2026-07-05T15:00:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Immediately following the meeting, we will be holding the live Q&amp;A portion for the Special Election for President/Chair</strong>. You do <strong>NOT</strong> need to be present to vote in the election. Additional information about the election will be sent separately soon.</p>
<p>As usual for our online meetings, the meeting will be streamed in real time on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/kumoricon">Kumoricon&#39;s Twitch channel</a>. Additional participation is available on our public <a href="https://discord.com/invite/kumoricon">Discord server</a>.</p>
<p>If you have news to report during the &quot;Good of the Order&quot; portion of the meeting, you can email <a href="mailto:goto@kumoricon.org">goto@kumoricon.org</a> OR <a href="mailto:open.mic@kumoricon.org">open.mic@kumoricon.org</a> OR <a href="mailto:good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org">good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org</a>. You can email Good of the Order at any time during the year, and your email will be reviewed during the next regular meeting.</p>
<p>&quot;Good of the Order&quot; is a great place to share new anime you&#39;ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, ask questions, or share newes you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.</p>
<p>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 <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/meetings">Meetings page</a>.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/meetings">Meetings page</a> will always show the most up-to-date schedule for dates, time, and locations for meetings of the membership.</p>
<p>See you there!</p>
]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Immediately following the meeting, we will be holding the live Q&amp;A portion for the Special Election for President/Chair</strong>. You do <strong>NOT</strong> need to be present to vote in the election. Additional information about the election will be sent separately soon.</p>
<p>As usual for our online meetings, the meeting will be streamed in real time on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/kumoricon">Kumoricon&#39;s Twitch channel</a>. Additional participation is available on our public <a href="https://discord.com/invite/kumoricon">Discord server</a>.</p>
<p>If you have news to report during the &quot;Good of the Order&quot; portion of the meeting, you can email <a href="mailto:goto@kumoricon.org">goto@kumoricon.org</a> OR <a href="mailto:open.mic@kumoricon.org">open.mic@kumoricon.org</a> OR <a href="mailto:good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org">good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org</a>. You can email Good of the Order at any time during the year, and your email will be reviewed during the next regular meeting.</p>
<p>&quot;Good of the Order&quot; is a great place to share new anime you&#39;ve been watching, bring up exciting activities you recommend people try, ask questions, or share newes you think would be relevant to the staff and attendees of Kumoricon.</p>
<p>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 <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/meetings">Meetings page</a>.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/meetings">Meetings page</a> will always show the most up-to-date schedule for dates, time, and locations for meetings of the membership.</p>
<p>See you there!</p>
]]></content>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[AMV Contest Now Open!]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/amv-contest-now-open</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/amv-contest-now-open"/>
        <updated>2026-06-23T15:00:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Editors! The Kumoricon 2026 <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/amv-contest">AMV Contest</a> is open for submissions!</p>
<p>We can&#39;t wait to see your creations! This contest is always packed with incredible talent because of you. Be sure to check out this year&#39;s rules before submitting your entries.</p>
<p>Best of luck to everyone!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/amv-contest"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-amv.png" alt="Announcement that say 'Kumoricon AMV Contest now open'" title="Kumoricon AMV Contest"></a></p>
]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Editors! The Kumoricon 2026 <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/amv-contest">AMV Contest</a> is open for submissions!</p>
<p>We can&#39;t wait to see your creations! This contest is always packed with incredible talent because of you. Be sure to check out this year&#39;s rules before submitting your entries.</p>
<p>Best of luck to everyone!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/amv-contest"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-amv.png" alt="Announcement that say 'Kumoricon AMV Contest now open'" title="Kumoricon AMV Contest"></a></p>
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Cosplay Lip Sync Rules for 2026!]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/cosplay-lip-sync-rules-for-2026</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/cosplay-lip-sync-rules-for-2026"/>
        <updated>2026-06-19T23:30:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Feeling ready to hit the stage?! Kumoricon&#39;s <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/lip-sync-showdown">Cosplay Lip Sync</a> Rules are live! Read over the rules, work hard and prepare to shine during our 2026 competition. Applications open Wednesday July 24, 2026.</p>
<p>We can&#39;t wait to see how you make this year&#39;s event unforgettable!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/lip-sync-showdown"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-lipsync.png" alt="Announcements say 'Lip Sync Rules for 2026!'" title="Cosplay Lip Sync Rules for 2026!"></a></p>
]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Feeling ready to hit the stage?! Kumoricon&#39;s <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/lip-sync-showdown">Cosplay Lip Sync</a> Rules are live! Read over the rules, work hard and prepare to shine during our 2026 competition. Applications open Wednesday July 24, 2026.</p>
<p>We can&#39;t wait to see how you make this year&#39;s event unforgettable!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/lip-sync-showdown"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-lipsync.png" alt="Announcements say 'Lip Sync Rules for 2026!'" title="Cosplay Lip Sync Rules for 2026!"></a></p>
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    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[VIP Add-on Packages]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/vip-add-on-packages</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/vip-add-on-packages"/>
        <updated>2026-06-12T23:30:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Upgrade your con experience with a <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/vip-packages">VIP add-on package</a> to your membership and enjoy the exclusive perks!</p>
<ul>
<li>Early Access: Early access to KumoriMarket, priority access to big events, and daily jump-the-line passes!</li>
<li>Swag Bag: Filled with Kumoricon-branded goodies and swag!</li>
<li>Autographs: Jump the line passes, free autographs, and special themed autograph cards for your favorite VA to sign!</li>
</ul>
<p>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 <a href="mailto:registration@kumoricon.org">registration@kumoricon.org</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/vip-packages"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-vip-add-on.png" alt="Announcement that says 'Enhance your experience with add-on packages'" title="Enhance your kumoricon experience with an add-on packages"></a></p>
]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Upgrade your con experience with a <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/vip-packages">VIP add-on package</a> to your membership and enjoy the exclusive perks!</p>
<ul>
<li>Early Access: Early access to KumoriMarket, priority access to big events, and daily jump-the-line passes!</li>
<li>Swag Bag: Filled with Kumoricon-branded goodies and swag!</li>
<li>Autographs: Jump the line passes, free autographs, and special themed autograph cards for your favorite VA to sign!</li>
</ul>
<p>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 <a href="mailto:registration@kumoricon.org">registration@kumoricon.org</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/vip-packages"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-vip-add-on.png" alt="Announcement that says 'Enhance your experience with add-on packages'" title="Enhance your kumoricon experience with an add-on packages"></a></p>
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Resignation of Chair]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/resignation-of-chair</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/resignation-of-chair"/>
        <updated>2026-06-12T19:40:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>We are writing to share an important update regarding the leadership of our organization.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>We are writing to share an important update regarding the leadership of our organization.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[June 20 Membership Meeting]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/june-20-membership-meeting</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/june-20-membership-meeting"/>
        <updated>2026-06-11T20:00:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>As usual for our online meetings, the meeting will be streamed in real time on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/kumoricon">Kumoricon&#39;s Twitch channel</a>. Additional participation is available on our public <a href="https://discord.com/invite/kumoricon">Discord server</a>. </p>
<p>If you have news to report during the &quot;Good of the Order&quot; portion of the meeting, you can email <a href="mailto:goto@kumoricon.org">goto@kumoricon.org</a> OR <a href="mailto:open.mic@kumoricon.org">open.mic@kumoricon.org</a> OR <a href="mailto:good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org">good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org</a>. You can email Good of the Order at any time during the year, and your email will be reviewed during the next regular meeting.</p>
<p>&quot;Good of the Order&quot; is a great place to share new anime you&#39;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.</p>
<p>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 <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/meetings">meetings page</a>.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/meetings">meetings page</a> will always show the most up-to-date schedule for dates, times, and locations for meetings of the membership.</p>
<p>See you there!</p>
]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>As usual for our online meetings, the meeting will be streamed in real time on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/kumoricon">Kumoricon&#39;s Twitch channel</a>. Additional participation is available on our public <a href="https://discord.com/invite/kumoricon">Discord server</a>. </p>
<p>If you have news to report during the &quot;Good of the Order&quot; portion of the meeting, you can email <a href="mailto:goto@kumoricon.org">goto@kumoricon.org</a> OR <a href="mailto:open.mic@kumoricon.org">open.mic@kumoricon.org</a> OR <a href="mailto:good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org">good.of.the.order@kumoricon.org</a>. You can email Good of the Order at any time during the year, and your email will be reviewed during the next regular meeting.</p>
<p>&quot;Good of the Order&quot; is a great place to share new anime you&#39;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.</p>
<p>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 <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/meetings">meetings page</a>.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/meetings">meetings page</a> will always show the most up-to-date schedule for dates, times, and locations for meetings of the membership.</p>
<p>See you there!</p>
]]></content>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Announcing Kira Buckland as a Voice Actor Guest of Honor!]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/announcing-kira-buckland-as-a-voice-actor-guest-of-honor</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/announcing-kira-buckland-as-a-voice-actor-guest-of-honor"/>
        <updated>2026-06-11T14:30:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/guests/voice-actor#kira-buckland">Kira Buckland</a> 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!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/guests/voice-actor#kira-buckland"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-guest-kira-buckland.png" alt="Kumoricon 2026 guest of honor Kira Buckland headshot with images of her voice acted characters" title="Guest of Honor Kira Buckland"></a></p>
]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/guests/voice-actor#kira-buckland">Kira Buckland</a> 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!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/guests/voice-actor#kira-buckland"><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-guest-kira-buckland.png" alt="Kumoricon 2026 guest of honor Kira Buckland headshot with images of her voice acted characters" title="Guest of Honor Kira Buckland"></a></p>
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Panel Applications Are Now Open!]]></title>
        <id>/news/2026/panel-applications-are-now-open</id>
        <link href="https://www.kumoricon.org/news/2026/panel-applications-are-now-open"/>
        <updated>2026-06-02T17:00:00.000Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a panel you&#39;ve been itching to host? Then it&#39;s time to <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/panel-application">apply to run a panel</a> at Kumoricon 2026! We are so excited to see what you submit!</p>
<p><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-panel-applications-now-open.png" alt="Promotional graphic for Kumoricon reading 'Panel Applications Now Open!' featuring a smiling attendee dancing with arms raised."></p>
]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a panel you&#39;ve been itching to host? Then it&#39;s time to <a href="https://www.kumoricon.org/panel-application">apply to run a panel</a> at Kumoricon 2026! We are so excited to see what you submit!</p>
<p><img src="https://www.kumoricon.org/images/news/2026-panel-applications-now-open.png" alt="Promotional graphic for Kumoricon reading 'Panel Applications Now Open!' featuring a smiling attendee dancing with arms raised."></p>
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