To help celebrate the new year we have some more photos for you! These are just a few highlights so please go to animenebraskon.com/gallery/ to check out all of the fun photos we have uploaded from this past year!

It is time for another photo drop!! These are just a few highlights from some of the recent photos added. Please head to animenebraskon.com/gallery/ to view all of the photos from this year's convention! We have not uploaded all photos yet. Audio is royalty free from Canva

We would like to here from YOU who you would like to see at Anime NebrasKon next October! Now is your last chance to get your suggestions in for our guest list for 2026! Click the link down below, but better hurry: the form will be closing soon! animenebraskon.com/forms/guest-...

Follow the link to see additional photos including additions of a few of our photo shoots, even more cosplay contest and some dance party candids! animenebraskon.com/gallery/ Feel free to save the photos and post them! Don't forget to tag us! Video music is royalty free

Today is our last day for our Black Friday sale! Grab your 3 Day Badge for next year's convention for just $50 at the link down below! animenebraskon.com/register/

We love to bring a variety of guests from voice actors to cosplayers to VTubers and beyond. Follow the link below to let us know who you would like to see at Anime NebrasKon's 2026 Festival of Spirits: October 16 thru 18, 2026. animenebraskon.com/forms/guest-...

Our Black Friday Sale is now live! Get your 3 Day Badge for Anime NebrasKon 2026: Festival of Spirits for just $50! This sale only lasts until December 1st, so head over to our registration page below to purchase your badges now! animenebraskon.com/register/

We have our first big photo drop of the year! The images in the video are just highlights from this drop! Please head to the link below to view the rest of the images! animenebraskon.com/gallery/ Make sure you save the link!

Starting on November 28th, we will be having a Black Friday Sale on our 3 Day Badges. The sale only goes until December 1st so be sure to mark your calendars to take advantage of this deal. We can't wait to celebrate another historic year with you!

We have some photos of our cosplay contest winners! The attached videos are not all of the images available. Visit animenebraskon.com/gallery/ to view the rest of the photo gallery! To find the social media accounts of the cosplayers who won, please visit www.instagram.com/animenebrask...

Attention all Spicy Beagles! Our guest suggestion form for next year is still available here: animenebraskon.com/forms/guest-... We love offering a variety in all of our guests that we invite year over year and truly take all of your suggestions to heart.

This year Anime NebrasKon was host to 7,907 attendees! Our staff, vendors, and guests a like couldn't be happier with the turn out! Please take some time to fill out the feedback form below so we can hear your suggestions and do even better next year! animenebraskon.com/forms/feedba...

This year was another outstanding year for our charity auction and other events that allow us to donate to great causes every year. This year we raised $15,071.02 for NAMI Nebraska! This money will help so many people get the mental health care and resources that they need!

One of the big things Anime NebrasKon strives to provide every year are our guests that we invite. Now is your chance to help us with that task! Below is a link to our guest suggestion form for all of the guests we invite to con. animenebraskon.com/forms/guest-...

To everyone who attended Anime NebrasKon 2025: we want to thank you once more. The best way for us to learn about your experiences, good or bad, is to fill out our yearly feedback form. Please follow the link below to fill out this year's form: animenebraskon.com/feedback-form/

We had so much fun this past weekend and we hope that you did too! It was truly an amazing adventure and we can't wait to have another one next year: October 16 - 18, 2026! Our Facebook group is now open. To continue the fun, discord is always there: discord.gg/animenebraskon

Anime NebrasKon 2025 is coming to an end. Join us today at 4 p.m. in Ballroom A for final messages from our Guests of Honor, thoughts from the leadership, and the latest on the charity auction and registration. Plus, any news about NebrasKon 2026. Hope to see you there.

Just a quick heads-up: the deadline for 2026 badges has been extended to 2:30. After that, registration will be closing, so if you haven't gotten yours yet, now's the time. The price is only $45, so don’t miss out—secure yours before it’s too late!

Join us at 2:00 PM in the Cosplay Academy’s main panel room for our first Kids Cosplay Masquerade! Kids can showcase their costumes and performances, and every child will receive a reward. Bring your family to cheer on our little stars—don’t miss this fun event!

Hey Spicy Beagles! Keep an eye out for hidden mesh baggies around the convention. Find one, bring it to the front lobby, and visit our Social Media table to add your puzzle pieces. Let’s have fun putting the puzzles together!

If you are missing anything or if you found an item somewhere, please head over to the info desk by registration. There will be staff there to help you try and locate your missing items. Someone should be there throughout the weekend to help you locate your missing items.

3 Day Badges for 2026 are for sale now at registration! Badges are $45 and we will only be selling them until 2 PM. Hurry on over and get started on your next adventure!

Today only we will be running a special deal our Husker Ninja Meowchi! Pick one up for just $20! We will also have mystery grab bags available for $55. Don't forget if you pre-ordered any merch please stop by the booth and pick it up. We don't hold onto any unpicked up merch.

Head over to the Gunpla Competion table on the eastside of the concourse on the second level next to the freight elevator to check out all of our wonderful entrants! While there, take your time to vote for your favorite and help crown the winner of this year's competition.

Exciting news! Today we will start selling 3 Day Badges for 2026 at our registration table starting at 10 AM. This is your chance to secure your spot early for next year’s event. Stay tuned and get ready, big things are coming, and you won’t want to miss it!

Attention all party people: our dance party tonight will be delayed by about half an hour. If you are lining up already: please be respectful of those around you. Thank you!

Everyone please respect the space that the Mid America Center and our partnered hotels have provided for us. This means please do not stick any stickers anywhere on property. Thank you.

Please go to our YouTube please youtube.com/@anime_nebra... if you would like to watch the cosplay contest.

We have an important update from our Maid Cafe! Tonight's show is postponed until 8:15 PM and is also sold out. Also our first show tomorrow is sold out. We do still have tickets available to our second show on Sunday.

The event of the weekend is almost here: our annual Cosplay Contest! The contest starts at 5 PM on the Main Stage in the Exhibit Hall, but doors open for seating at 4:30 PM. Our cosplay contest will be streamed on our Twitch channel: www.twitch.tv/animenebraskon

If you pre-ordered any merch during our pre-registration period, head over to the merch table by registration to pick up your items. You are still able to purchase merch if you have not done so already until 10 pm tonight and from 10 am to 4 pm tomorrow.

Badge ribbons have become all the rage across conventions...and Anime NebrasKon isn't any different! Want to get the most bang for your buck? Head to our Badge Ribbon Swap panel at 2 PM today in Ballroom B. Also check out our Virtual Collection Album: animenebraskon.com/ribbons/

Time is almost here for our NAMI Nebraska Charity Auction! Last year, we raised $12.6K—can we top that this year? Join us at 1 PM in Ballroom A for our live auction with exciting items, including rare autographed treasures. Don’t miss out!

We are happy to host a wonderful performance of Wadaiko, a form of Japanese style drumming, from the Kokyo Taiko performers. The performance takes place today at 1 PM on the Main Stage in the Exhibit Hall. We hope you will join us for this exciting cultural presentation!

Attention Anime NebrasKon attendees! We have another important announcement from our guest team! Lindsey Jones, Kara Eberle and Michael Jones will not be at their booths to sign autographs at the 2:30 PM start time we have listed for the afternoon. They will be starting a little closer to 3:30 PM.

If you are missing anything or if you found an item somewhere, please head over to the info desk by registration. There will be staff there to help you try and locate your missing items. Someone should be there throughout the weekend to help you locate your missing items.

Good morning Spicy Beagles! We have a quick update from our guest team! Arryn Zech is going to be about a half an hour late to her scheduled signing. Please keep this in mind when you are planning to go and get autographs. Thank you!

Cosplay is NOT consent! This includes, but is not limited to: Photography Recording Conversation Socialization Touching Always be courteous and ask first! If at any point you feel someone is not respecting your boundaries, please seek out a member of staff."

The time has almost arrived for our Vocaloid concert: Midwest Mirai! This performance is sure to immerse everyone in attendance in a world of mesmerizing vocals and captivating visuals. The concert experience starts at 9:30 PM tonight in Ballroom A.

Shinjuku Strays Cabaret is back this year for another exciting night of cosplay burlesque! The performers are all set to bring you an alluring performance. The show starts at 7 PM on our Main Stage in the Exhibit Hall. This performance is 18+ and a valid ID is required for entry.

Hall Cosplay is Friday, 7-9 PM at the Cosplay HQ/Home Locker Room. Want personal time with judges and a chance to win prizes? You must create 80%+ of your costume. If entering the main contest, you must use a different costume. Spaces are first-come, first-served!

Head over to the Gunpla Competion table on the eastside of the concourse on the second level next to the freight elevator to check out all of our wonderful entrants! While there, take your time to vote for your favorite and help crown the winner of this year's competition.

Hello Spicy Beagles! Join us at 1:00 PM in the Exhibit Hall for the Grand Opening Ceremonies of Anime NebrasKon. Kick off an unforgettable weekend filled with anime, cosplay, and community. Don’t miss the start of what promises to be an incredible event!

Our social media scavenger hunt is about to start! We will only be posting pictures on our discord so be sure to join and grab the Scavenger Hunt Participant role to keep up to date as items are hidden. discord.gg/animenebraskon

If you pre-ordered any merch, head over to the merch table by registration to pick up your items. You can still head over to the booth and purchase some of our great items. The booth will be open 10 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.

Our tabletop team has an exciting weekend planned for you! Not only do we have a whole library of games for you to check out throughout the weekend, we will be running various game demos over the course of the next three days! Head to animenebraskon.com/panels/ and sort by tabletop games.

Exciting news! On Sunday, October 19th, 3-day badges for the 2026 convention go on sale. This is your chance to secure your spot early for next year’s event. Stay tuned and get ready!

Sign-ups for the karaoke contest open this Friday at 9 AM in Ballroom B and on Saturday at 2 PM. The contest is in the Club Area on Saturday from 8 PM to 10 PM. Come sing your heart out or cheer on friends—it's a night of fun you won't want to miss!

On October 17th, our Facebook group will be temporarily closed. All updates and chats will be on our Discord: discord.gg/animenebraskon. Join us there to stay in the loop and get all your con questions answered this weekend! Quick links available here: linktr.ee/Nebraskon

Critical hit incoming! Feel the magic as our next DJ drops their spellbinding mix. Roll for the madness, next up DJ SHYLYNX: