11/7-11/8/2009: Zenkaikon was held at the Radisson Valley Forge Hotel in King of Prussia PA! The guest list was packed with 3 bands, Johnny Yong Bosch and Robert Axelrod, Robotech Convention Tour, live martial arts demos and much more.#20thanniversary #zenkaikon

We're thrilled to announce that @nvansistine.bsky.social will be joining us at #Zenkaikon2026 You may know her from one of her many roles—Yor (Spy X Family), Star and Stripe (MHA), Serval (Honkai Star Rail), and many more! Don't miss the opportunity to meet her! Grab your badge now!

10/28/2006: The first Zenkaikon was held in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania! The staff of Kosaikon and Zentrancon united to build a larger anime and fandom convention in the Philadelphia area. We are still going strong to this day- join us for our 20th Anniversary in 2026! #20thanniversary #zenkaikon

The Official Zenkaikon Ribbon Game group order is now live! If you'd like to order ribbons for Zenkaikon 2026, submit your order now! Please make sure to read the instructions carefully because the ordering process has changed from last year. Send any questions to [email protected].

We’re thrilled to welcome Hylian Cream as a Cosplay Guest for our 20th Anniversary at #Zenkaikon2026! A Master-level crafter & performance-focused cosplayer, she’s bringing her award-winning talent and sewing expertise to Lancaster! 🧵 🪪 Get your badge: buff.ly/LHKnPPT

Programming Application is now live! If you want to lead a program (panel, workshop, etc.) at Zenkaikon 2026, please apply now! The programming application will close at 11:59 PM Eastern time, on Dec 01, 2025. Check out the application live on Eventeny: buff.ly/1izG2SA!

20 years ago today, Zentrancon was held at the UPenn Rotunda in Philly — 1 of the 2 events that would later merge to become Zenkaikon. With ~365 attendees and guest Corinne Orr (Trixie of Speed Racer 🏎️), Zentrancon helped lay the foundation for the convention we know today. 💫

We're thrilled to announce that Lisa Reimold (@lisareimoldva.com) will be joining us at #Zenkaikon2026 You may know her from one of her many roles—Aira (DANDADAN), Ivy (Lackadaisy), Framme (Fire Emblem), and many more! Don't miss your opportunity to meet her! buff.ly/LHKnPPT

#Zenkaikon2026 is thrilled to announce that Emi Lo (@kitsunesqueak.bsky.social) will be coming back to join us for our 20th. You may know them from one of their many roles—Lucy (Cyberpunk), Maomao (Apothecary Diaries), Ruan Mei (Honkai), Rena (Higurashi), Rinku (D4DJ), and many more!

Last Chance! The Artists Alley application closes today at 11:59 PM. Don't delay, and apply now to have an opportunity to showcase your artwork in our Exhibit Hall! ➡️ buff.ly/iX90TVO

Today's the final day for Exhibitor/Vendors App submissions! Closing tonight at 11:59 PM. Don't miss your chance to be part of our Exhibit Hall, submit an app now! ➡️ buff.ly/zaoOomx

The Artists Alley application closes Monday, October 6th, at 11:59 PM. Apply now to have an opportunity to showcase your artwork in our Exhibit Hall! ➡️ buff.ly/iX90TVO

The Zenkaikon 2026 Exhibitor/Vendors App closes on Monday! Don't miss your chance to be part of our Exhibit Hall, submit an app now! ➡️ buff.ly/zaoOomx

We're thrilled to announce that Phil LaMarr (@phillamarr.bsky.social) will be joining us for our 20th Anniversary at #Zenkaikon2026 You may know him from one of his many roles—Hermes (Futurama), Samurai Jack, Green Lantern (JLU), and many more! Don't miss the opportunity to meet him at Zenkaikon!

The Artists' Alley application is now open! Bring your creativity and hard work to the thousands of Zenkaikon attendees. The app will remain open until Monday, October 6th, at 11:59 PM. Fill out your application now to showcase your artwork in our Exhibit Hall! buff.ly/o6v5sZ3

Are you ready to bring your unique and diverse talent to Zenkaikon? Tomorrow, Friday, September 26th, our Artist Alley application opens! The app will remain open until Monday, October 6th, at 11:59 PM. Fill out the application to showcase your creativity in our Exhibit Hall!

The Zenkaikon 2026 Exhibitors app (formerly known as Dealers App) is now officially open! Don't miss out and submit your application today. Artists application will be coming soon! buff.ly/DiJxd6J

Zenkaikon 2026, 20th Anniversary: Staff Applications Now Open! Check it out here, buff.ly/mrfGgso (link in bio).

Mark your calendars! Zenkaikon's hotel block opens Tuesday, September 30th, at 12 PM EST. Rooms fill up quickly; more information is coming soon!

Exhibitors App opens Friday and will run until October 6! Sign up to be emailed when it opens buff.ly/lp4w4KT

We're excited to announce that Zenkaikon 2026's Charity Partner is the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. Donations to the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project help continue their work addressing the critical needs of the transgender community in Eastern Pennsylvania.

For our 20th Anniversary, Zenkaikon 2026 is welcoming Spring by making our theme Sakura Festival! We'll be working hard to integrate the feelings of a Sakura Festival into our programming, artwork, and more! Thank you so much for the hundreds of suggestions that so many of you submitted!

New convention added: Zenkaikon 2026 @zenkaikon.com March 20-22, 2026 An anime convention with comics, gaming, and sci-fi programming in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Come celebrate our 20th Anniversary Convention on March 20 - 22nd, 2026! Registration is now open! buff.ly/dcQy1ed

Recordings for select 2025 panels and a remastered version of our Taiko performance are now available on the official Zenkaikon YouTube! Check out those videos and more today: buff.ly/rFWWy5w

This year, you all showed your support! Together, the Zenkaikon community was able to donate $4,500 and almost 1,500 books to the Lancaster Public Library. Thank you so much for making a difference and for supporting an amazing cause!

We're so grateful to our Zenkaikon community for making 2025 our biggest year yet! Over 7,400 of you came together to celebrate cosplay, anime, and more! We're so proud of our volunteers, who got us here! Next year is our 20th! Suggest a theme now: buff.ly/NzwEDk4

Zenkaikon is excited to announce our 20th anniversary convention on March 19-22, 2026! Come join us for an amazing time as we celebrate twenty years of fandom and fun. Commemorative anniversary artwork by Kevin Bolk (@kevinbolk)

Happy May 1st! #AAPImonth2025

Our official 2026 Guest Wishlist form is live! We consider all feedback, but we make no guarantees that anyone suggested will definitely be a guest. Link below! buff.ly/t38JGS6

Do you enjoy our convention themes? Want to suggest one for 2026? Fill out our Google form today, and if your theme idea gets selected, you may earn a prize! buff.ly/flF1DjG

Drum roll for an important announcement please......the Zenkaikon dates for 2026! March 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2026! Save the date, see you back the the LCCC and the Holiday Inn before you know it :)

Happy Sakura Festival 2025! Catch us at the Horticultural Center, we'll be accepting Fashion Show Sign Ups until 2:45pm.

FMV 2025 Winners are up! Check out the winners below: Winners Playlist can be found here: buff.ly/24RElnR Playlist for the Contest can be found here buff.ly/Q5uJbZo

We want to hear from you about your experiences at 2025! We can't improve and continue to grow without your feedback! We are providing anyone who completes this feedback form a discount off of 2026 registration, regardless of whether the feedback is positive or negative. buff.ly/bykoxAg

Thank you so much Next Level Visuals! They have made such amazing content for the convention this year! We cannot be more grateful!

Remember to check out our last news show episode of 2025! buff.ly/8tPRXgA It goes live at 8am.

Thank you, your understanding and patience during an unprecedented situation was much appreciated.HUGE Shout Out to the LCCC staff, the Lancaster Library, the Lancaster Fire Department for their speedy response time and the Holiday Inn. We are grateful for our attendees patience.

Thanks everyone for their support! We are sorry for the inconvenience, we appreciate everyone's patience during this time!

Saturday Night Dance is going to feature DJ Awesomus Prime! Make sure to check out our dance policies (including dress code), listed here: buff.ly/BMFvwX9

Day 2 of Octavia's shopping is soon ready to commence! Be ready to purchase some goodies at 10:30am. Exhibit Hall Hours for Sat. 3.21.25 (10:30am - 8:00pm) in the LCCC. Exhibit Hall Hours for Sun 3.22.25 (10:30am - 3pm) in the LCCC.

UPDATE! Posters are now $10 and the Misty Mountain Lifetime Guaranteed Zenkaikon Dice (with dice bad) are $40!

Please remember no bags at the Dance, unless you are approved to have one as a medical necessity and have a Medical Emergency Card (MEC's) attached. MECs are available at LCCC First Aid and the Accessibility Desk. Policies for the dance can be found here: buff.ly/5sxc3Zj

Last Chance Gold Members! Remember you will be able to show your Last Chance Gold Membership and exchange your $20 voucher for something from the Merch Table. Your options are as follows! If you would like to use your $20 toward something worth more than $20 that is also an option you could do!