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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.

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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!

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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!