Calling all artists! Submit your art for our annual auction—sell your work at the convention with 90% proceeds going to you. Original pieces only; no mass-produced items. No attendance required. Set your price or auction. Click below for details and to sign up!: animenebraskon.com/art-auction/...

We’re excited to welcome Cho Cosplay as a guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026! Since 2015, they’ve created stunning costumes inspired by haute couture and history. Their love for hand embroidery and beading adds a special touch. Eager to learn and inspire, Cho is a rising star in the cosplay community!

Hey Spicy Beagles! Final chance to get your 3-Day Badge for $50 before the sale ends tomorrow, 9/9. Don’t miss out on savings and line-skipping convenience. Act now! Get ready for an epic weekend of anime fun. Register at animenebraskon.com/register/

Attention all car enthusiasts! Don't forget to register for our 4th Annual Anime NebrasKon Car Show! This year the show will be held on Saturday, October 17 starting at 8 AM and ending around 2 PM. Pre-registration is $20. Follow the link below to sign up: animenebraskon.com/car-show/?ut...

Meet IMYOONOTYOU, a K-pop DJ with 4.5+ years experience across 28+ cities. He’s performed at KCON LA, Panda Fest, and more. Catch his DJ set Friday 12:25-1:10 AM and Q&A Saturday 4-5 PM in Ballroom D. Get ready for an unforgettable energy-filled experience!

We wanted to bring you this message from one of our guests this year: Robbie Daymond. Would you like to meet our incredible guests? Purchase your badge now using the link below: animenebraskon.com/register/

Join the Mandalorian Mercs' Annual Charity Bounty Hunt! Support Voices of Hope while having fun. Rebel Legion members will be hunting for bounties all weekend. Want to participate or put a bounty on a friend? Visit the Star Wars fan booth near the vendor hall. See you there!

This year, Anime NebrasKon is proud to announce that we will be partnering with Voices of Hope for our annual charity. For more information on our charity partner for this year, please visit www.voicesofhopelincoln.org

We want to shout out all of our wonderful sponsors for Anime NebrasKon 2026! - Jay's CD & Hobby for our Gunpla Competition - Anime Stuff for our VIP swag bags - Cards Against Humanity and Chaosium for our tabletop gaming - Credits Remaining for our arcade cabinets animenebraskon.com/sponsors/

We are very excited to welcome Hayden Daviau (also known as the VTuber Sylla Aria) as our remarkable guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! They are known for their roles including: Tribbie, Trianne, and Trinnon from Honkai Star Rail, Shija from Hell's Paradise, and many MANY more!

Our Labor Sale runs from 09/02 to 09/09 with a 3 Day Badge costing only $50! Once this sale ends, prices will go up to at door prices, even if you order online. 09/09 is the cut off to have your badges mailed to you. animenebraskon.com/register/?ut...

We want to give a big thank you to everyone who submitted to our juried cosplay contest this year! Emails of whether or not you have been accepted should be sent out around mid-September. Don't forget to take our cosplay line up template shared below to show us your plans!

Today is the final day to submit your song suggestions—submissions close September 1st. Help us craft the perfect playlist for the convention weekend! All songs must be clean, anime-inspired, and have a Spotify link. Submit as many times as you'd like: forms.gle/xU37MLsdupR4...

Hi Spicy Beagles! Our 2026 theme is Festival of Spirits. Create a 3–7 min video inspired by spirits, demons, and yokai—style and content are up to you. Deadline: Tomorrow, August 31, 2026. Rules in the form: animenebraskon.com/forms/openin...

Calling all cosplay enthusiasts! Submissions for our juried cosplay contest are closing soon! Submissions will be open until August 31, 2026 at 8 pm. Follow the link below to read over the rules and sign up! animenebraskon.com/cosplay/?utm...

We are very excited to welcome Kyle Hebert as our renowned guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! Kyle Hebert is a Los Angeles-based anime and video game voice actor. His credits include: Dragonball Super/Super Hero (Gohan), My Hero Academia (Fatgum) and Gurren Lagann (Kamina).

Attention Spicy Beagles! Anime NebrasKon is almost here. Youth badges (12 & under) are only available at the door during registration and must be accompanied by an adult. Badge prices: 3-day $50, Friday $25, Saturday $40, Sunday $20. We can’t wait to see you soon!

We are very excited to welcome Wendee Lee as our acclaimed guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! With over 700 credits across anime, animation, and video games, she remains one of the most recognizable and respected voices in the industry.

Labor Day weekend is almost here! Mark your calendar: from 09/02/2026 to 09/09/2026, you can get your 3-Day Badge for just $50! Last chance to save before prices increase. Remember, 09/09/2026 is the deadline for badge mailing. Get ready for an epic weekend of anime fun!

Join us on Wednesday night, August 26th, at 6 PM for a Game Night for a chance to win a VIP Badge! We will be playing Jackbox on stream. All participants and viewers on our Twitch will be entered into a raffle! Please join our discord for more info: discord.gg/animenebraskon

Anime NebrasKon is hosting its AMV Contest! Showcase your creativity on October 18th at noon on the Main Stage. Check the rules and submit your entry now—don’t miss this exciting event at Anime NebrasKon 2026 "Festival of Spirits!" Details here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

We are currently looking for people to run workshops and demos for our Cosplay Academy! Think along the lines of: how to sew a zipper, attaching armor pieces together, invisible shoe tutorial, etc. Head to the link below for more details and to sign up: animenebraskon.com/cosplay-acad...

Submissions for our juried cosplay contest are still open! This includes our main stage and skits. Hall cosplay sign up is only during the convention. Submissions will be open until August 31, 2026 at 8 pm. Follow the link below to read the rules and sign up! animenebraskon.com/cosplay/?utm...

Badge ribbon fans! Get 10% off all ribbons at pc/nametag with code NEBKON26. Shop now at www.pcnametag.com. The code’s valid until the end of the year—perfect for stocking up for Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! Let’s see how long those ribbon tails get!

We’re excited to welcome Folxy Cosplay as a guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026! A multi-award-winning master cosplayer from Kansas City, she creates stunning, oversized costumes using foam, fur, 3D printing, and electronics. She loves inspiring fans and future creators.

We found out we can curate our own playlist for the music that is played over the convention weekend and we want YOUR help! forms.gle/xU37MLsdupR4... There are a few rules: All songs must be clean, follow a general Anime vibe, and have a Spotify link. The form will be open until September 1st.

Today is the day for our Annual BBQ at Lake Zorinsky! We will be located at Shelter 1. Feel free to start arriving around 11 am and food will be served around noon. We'll be there until 4 or 5 pm but it is a public park so you are free to stay as long as you would like!

Calling all artists! Our submissions for our yearly Art Auction are now open! Make sure to head to the link below to see all of the terms and conditions and to sign up! animenebraskon.com/art-auction/...

Calling all gunpla enthusiasts! Don't forget to sign up for our yearly Gunpla Contest that will be held over the convention weekend! All rules and categories are listed on the form below, where you can also sign up to showcase your model at this year's event. animenebraskon.com/gunpla-conte...

We are delighted to announce that Stay at Foam Dad will be joining us as a cosplay guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! Phil, from St. Louis, is a foam fabricator and cosplayer with 6 years’ experience, known for foam armor, weapons, and niche creations like Super Bowl hats.