Kogaracon
@kogaracon.com
Family-friendly anime convention located in Edison, NJ.
Next show: 5/2/2026
Next show: 5/2/2026
Want to relive Kogaracon 2025? Thank you to @jellymanmedia for the official recap!
Next Stop: Kogaracon 2026 (Don’t forget our smaller collab events like @kinnarafest & Yukibana)
Feel free to comment below 👇 if you’re in the video!
🎶🎵Music Credit: www.tandess.com
#kogaracon #kogaracon2025
Next Stop: Kogaracon 2026 (Don’t forget our smaller collab events like @kinnarafest & Yukibana)
Feel free to comment below 👇 if you’re in the video!
🎶🎵Music Credit: www.tandess.com
#kogaracon #kogaracon2025
May 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Want to relive Kogaracon 2025? Thank you to @jellymanmedia for the official recap!
Next Stop: Kogaracon 2026 (Don’t forget our smaller collab events like @kinnarafest & Yukibana)
Feel free to comment below 👇 if you’re in the video!
🎶🎵Music Credit: www.tandess.com
#kogaracon #kogaracon2025
Next Stop: Kogaracon 2026 (Don’t forget our smaller collab events like @kinnarafest & Yukibana)
Feel free to comment below 👇 if you’re in the video!
🎶🎵Music Credit: www.tandess.com
#kogaracon #kogaracon2025
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3 days away! Who am I seeing at the con?! Sound off!!
The moment you’ve all been waiting for is now here
Reg is open!
tinyurl.com/5bnusw27
Please notice the difference in price btwn pre-reg online & at-door. Get your badge now! We are 3 months from our show as of today!
#kogaracon #animecon #registration #otaku #anime #kogaracon2025
Reg is open!
tinyurl.com/5bnusw27
Please notice the difference in price btwn pre-reg online & at-door. Get your badge now! We are 3 months from our show as of today!
#kogaracon #animecon #registration #otaku #anime #kogaracon2025
April 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
3 days away! Who am I seeing at the con?! Sound off!!
Please welcome back Catmint Wheelcake, known for their warm imagawayaki! Try the boba & custard one, you won’t regret it 😉
Wheel Cake, also known as “Imagawayaki,” a Japanese dessert that originated in Japan made its appearance in Taiwan during the period of Japanese colonial rule over Taiwan.
Wheel Cake, also known as “Imagawayaki,” a Japanese dessert that originated in Japan made its appearance in Taiwan during the period of Japanese colonial rule over Taiwan.
April 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Please welcome back Catmint Wheelcake, known for their warm imagawayaki! Try the boba & custard one, you won’t regret it 😉
Wheel Cake, also known as “Imagawayaki,” a Japanese dessert that originated in Japan made its appearance in Taiwan during the period of Japanese colonial rule over Taiwan.
Wheel Cake, also known as “Imagawayaki,” a Japanese dessert that originated in Japan made its appearance in Taiwan during the period of Japanese colonial rule over Taiwan.
We are now less than one month from Kogaracon 2025! Here’s our final Headliners/Guests of Honor lineup! 👊🏼🔥
Patrick Pedraza
@chaufornow.bsky.social
@darrentdunstan
@miasinclairjenness
@actingwithemily
@joshuaseth.bsky.social
@samslade.actor
@joeylem.com
Patrick Pedraza
@chaufornow.bsky.social
@darrentdunstan
@miasinclairjenness
@actingwithemily
@joshuaseth.bsky.social
@samslade.actor
@joeylem.com
April 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
We are now less than one month from Kogaracon 2025! Here’s our final Headliners/Guests of Honor lineup! 👊🏼🔥
Patrick Pedraza
@chaufornow.bsky.social
@darrentdunstan
@miasinclairjenness
@actingwithemily
@joshuaseth.bsky.social
@samslade.actor
@joeylem.com
Patrick Pedraza
@chaufornow.bsky.social
@darrentdunstan
@miasinclairjenness
@actingwithemily
@joshuaseth.bsky.social
@samslade.actor
@joeylem.com
Final VA guest is @joshuaseth.bsky.social will partake in the joint panel & paid autograph sessions.
He’s best known as the star of Digimon, voicing “Tai” for 25 years in both the hit TV series and all 9 movies, helping it become the 75th highest grossing media franchise in the world.
He’s best known as the star of Digimon, voicing “Tai” for 25 years in both the hit TV series and all 9 movies, helping it become the 75th highest grossing media franchise in the world.
April 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Final VA guest is @joshuaseth.bsky.social will partake in the joint panel & paid autograph sessions.
He’s best known as the star of Digimon, voicing “Tai” for 25 years in both the hit TV series and all 9 movies, helping it become the 75th highest grossing media franchise in the world.
He’s best known as the star of Digimon, voicing “Tai” for 25 years in both the hit TV series and all 9 movies, helping it become the 75th highest grossing media franchise in the world.
Please welcome @samslade.actor will partake in the joint va panel & paid autograph sessions.
She is a Filipino-American voice actress & percussionist from the city of Hampton, Virginia. A few of her roles include Anby Demara from ZZZ, Baldr from Fire Emblem Heros, Topaz from Honkai: Star Rail.
She is a Filipino-American voice actress & percussionist from the city of Hampton, Virginia. A few of her roles include Anby Demara from ZZZ, Baldr from Fire Emblem Heros, Topaz from Honkai: Star Rail.
April 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Please welcome @samslade.actor will partake in the joint va panel & paid autograph sessions.
She is a Filipino-American voice actress & percussionist from the city of Hampton, Virginia. A few of her roles include Anby Demara from ZZZ, Baldr from Fire Emblem Heros, Topaz from Honkai: Star Rail.
She is a Filipino-American voice actress & percussionist from the city of Hampton, Virginia. A few of her roles include Anby Demara from ZZZ, Baldr from Fire Emblem Heros, Topaz from Honkai: Star Rail.
Please welcome Beard Papas to Kogaracon 2025!
Since 1999, Beard Papa’s has been creating the world’s best cream puffs. We began in Japan and have expanded to over 500 stores in 15 countries and territories. We are committed to bringing a smile and Japanese oishii! (delicious!) to the world!
Since 1999, Beard Papa’s has been creating the world’s best cream puffs. We began in Japan and have expanded to over 500 stores in 15 countries and territories. We are committed to bringing a smile and Japanese oishii! (delicious!) to the world!
March 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Please welcome Beard Papas to Kogaracon 2025!
Since 1999, Beard Papa’s has been creating the world’s best cream puffs. We began in Japan and have expanded to over 500 stores in 15 countries and territories. We are committed to bringing a smile and Japanese oishii! (delicious!) to the world!
Since 1999, Beard Papa’s has been creating the world’s best cream puffs. We began in Japan and have expanded to over 500 stores in 15 countries and territories. We are committed to bringing a smile and Japanese oishii! (delicious!) to the world!
@kogaracon, @gundamplanet & @kaito.tea presents Boba and Build V2! We’re bringing it back again! Mingle with some new people 🗣️ The event is free to attend. However Boba/Food & Gunpla will need to be purchased to participate fully in the event!
#kogaracon #kogaracon2025 #anime #gunpla #gundam #boba
#kogaracon #kogaracon2025 #anime #gunpla #gundam #boba
March 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@kogaracon, @gundamplanet & @kaito.tea presents Boba and Build V2! We’re bringing it back again! Mingle with some new people 🗣️ The event is free to attend. However Boba/Food & Gunpla will need to be purchased to participate fully in the event!
#kogaracon #kogaracon2025 #anime #gunpla #gundam #boba
#kogaracon #kogaracon2025 #anime #gunpla #gundam #boba
@catbuscollective.bsky.social is a 7 piece jazz ensemble known for its unique fusion of Ghibli, anime, & City Pop soundtracks blending with jazz music.
@mitamu.bsky.social
@jaspershogodutz.bsky.social
@thelintet.bsky.social
@choimpet.bsky.social
@iamokkai.bsky.social
@marty_kenney_
@mitamu.bsky.social
@jaspershogodutz.bsky.social
@thelintet.bsky.social
@choimpet.bsky.social
@iamokkai.bsky.social
@marty_kenney_
March 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
@catbuscollective.bsky.social is a 7 piece jazz ensemble known for its unique fusion of Ghibli, anime, & City Pop soundtracks blending with jazz music.
@mitamu.bsky.social
@jaspershogodutz.bsky.social
@thelintet.bsky.social
@choimpet.bsky.social
@iamokkai.bsky.social
@marty_kenney_
@mitamu.bsky.social
@jaspershogodutz.bsky.social
@thelintet.bsky.social
@choimpet.bsky.social
@iamokkai.bsky.social
@marty_kenney_
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Essence of pop rocks 🌸✨💥
Another year another design for @kogaracon.com
#art #OCsky #illustration #イラスト #オリジナル #anime
Another year another design for @kogaracon.com
#art #OCsky #illustration #イラスト #オリジナル #anime
March 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Essence of pop rocks 🌸✨💥
Another year another design for @kogaracon.com
#art #OCsky #illustration #イラスト #オリジナル #anime
Another year another design for @kogaracon.com
#art #OCsky #illustration #イラスト #オリジナル #anime
Please welcome @chaufornow.bsky.social who will be participating in the joint VA panel and paid autograph sessions.
Rachael Chau (she/they) is a proud NYC artist. She is best known for voicing Stelle, the femme Trailblazer, in Hoyoverse’s HONKAI: STAR RAIL. For more, visit linktr.ee/rachaelchau.
Rachael Chau (she/they) is a proud NYC artist. She is best known for voicing Stelle, the femme Trailblazer, in Hoyoverse’s HONKAI: STAR RAIL. For more, visit linktr.ee/rachaelchau.
March 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Please welcome @chaufornow.bsky.social who will be participating in the joint VA panel and paid autograph sessions.
Rachael Chau (she/they) is a proud NYC artist. She is best known for voicing Stelle, the femme Trailblazer, in Hoyoverse’s HONKAI: STAR RAIL. For more, visit linktr.ee/rachaelchau.
Rachael Chau (she/they) is a proud NYC artist. She is best known for voicing Stelle, the femme Trailblazer, in Hoyoverse’s HONKAI: STAR RAIL. For more, visit linktr.ee/rachaelchau.
It’s MAR10 day, so welcome back, Nintendo! Don’t be a shy guy & stop by their table for some fun demo gaming & the chance to win some swag! They’ll be doing giveaways at 2PM, so stop by & level up! It’s first come, first served and they have limited quantity.
Let’s-a go!
Let’s-a go!
March 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It’s MAR10 day, so welcome back, Nintendo! Don’t be a shy guy & stop by their table for some fun demo gaming & the chance to win some swag! They’ll be doing giveaways at 2PM, so stop by & level up! It’s first come, first served and they have limited quantity.
Let’s-a go!
Let’s-a go!
Please welcome Mia Sinclair Jenness. She will be participating in the joint Va panel and hosting paid autograph sessions.
Mia‘s performance as “Powder” in the Emmy Winning series Arcane: League Of Legends solidified her place as one of the most prolific young voices in animation.
Mia‘s performance as “Powder” in the Emmy Winning series Arcane: League Of Legends solidified her place as one of the most prolific young voices in animation.
March 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Please welcome Mia Sinclair Jenness. She will be participating in the joint Va panel and hosting paid autograph sessions.
Mia‘s performance as “Powder” in the Emmy Winning series Arcane: League Of Legends solidified her place as one of the most prolific young voices in animation.
Mia‘s performance as “Powder” in the Emmy Winning series Arcane: League Of Legends solidified her place as one of the most prolific young voices in animation.
Welcome Patrick Pedraza! He will be participating in a panel & paid autograph sessions.
From Oxnard, CA, he is a Latino Voice Actor best known for voicing Scaramouche- Genshin Impact. He considers himself a versatile VA as he’s been the voice of Good Luck Bear on the Care Bears series since 2018.
From Oxnard, CA, he is a Latino Voice Actor best known for voicing Scaramouche- Genshin Impact. He considers himself a versatile VA as he’s been the voice of Good Luck Bear on the Care Bears series since 2018.
March 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Welcome Patrick Pedraza! He will be participating in a panel & paid autograph sessions.
From Oxnard, CA, he is a Latino Voice Actor best known for voicing Scaramouche- Genshin Impact. He considers himself a versatile VA as he’s been the voice of Good Luck Bear on the Care Bears series since 2018.
From Oxnard, CA, he is a Latino Voice Actor best known for voicing Scaramouche- Genshin Impact. He considers himself a versatile VA as he’s been the voice of Good Luck Bear on the Care Bears series since 2018.
Apps for IdolFest are live & close on 3/15 at 11:59 PM EST.
kogaracon.com/get-involved/
Read through the rules listed before submitting. All performances submitted have to be family-friendly.
Email [email protected].
Thanks,
Kogaracon Staff
#Kogaracon #Kogaracon2025 #Animecon #idolfest
kogaracon.com/get-involved/
Read through the rules listed before submitting. All performances submitted have to be family-friendly.
Email [email protected].
Thanks,
Kogaracon Staff
#Kogaracon #Kogaracon2025 #Animecon #idolfest
February 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Apps for IdolFest are live & close on 3/15 at 11:59 PM EST.
kogaracon.com/get-involved/
Read through the rules listed before submitting. All performances submitted have to be family-friendly.
Email [email protected].
Thanks,
Kogaracon Staff
#Kogaracon #Kogaracon2025 #Animecon #idolfest
kogaracon.com/get-involved/
Read through the rules listed before submitting. All performances submitted have to be family-friendly.
Email [email protected].
Thanks,
Kogaracon Staff
#Kogaracon #Kogaracon2025 #Animecon #idolfest
Thank you to one of our sponsors Blick!
BLICK Art Materials is one of the largest providers of art supplies within the U.S. with over 90,000 items available online, in our catalog, and at our retail locations.
www.dickblick.com
#sponsor
BLICK Art Materials is one of the largest providers of art supplies within the U.S. with over 90,000 items available online, in our catalog, and at our retail locations.
www.dickblick.com
#sponsor
February 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Thank you to one of our sponsors Blick!
BLICK Art Materials is one of the largest providers of art supplies within the U.S. with over 90,000 items available online, in our catalog, and at our retail locations.
www.dickblick.com
#sponsor
BLICK Art Materials is one of the largest providers of art supplies within the U.S. with over 90,000 items available online, in our catalog, and at our retail locations.
www.dickblick.com
#sponsor
Steph’s Macarons is a North Jersey-based micro-bakery known for its irresistibly cute and creative macarons. Founded by Steph, a dentist turned baker, the business specializes in crafting unique flavors, including Creme Brulee, Ube, & Thai Tea, that delight customers and elevate any occasion.
February 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Steph’s Macarons is a North Jersey-based micro-bakery known for its irresistibly cute and creative macarons. Founded by Steph, a dentist turned baker, the business specializes in crafting unique flavors, including Creme Brulee, Ube, & Thai Tea, that delight customers and elevate any occasion.
Please welcome @darrentdunstan as our 2nd GOH.
He can be heard on animated series such as Yu-Gi-Oh! as Maximillion Pegasus, TMNT as Master Splinter, P. King Ducking as Arma Dillo, Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC V as Jean Michel Roget & Chaotic as Kaz.
He has also voiced Munchlax, Blaziken, Loudred, Swellow, etc.
He can be heard on animated series such as Yu-Gi-Oh! as Maximillion Pegasus, TMNT as Master Splinter, P. King Ducking as Arma Dillo, Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC V as Jean Michel Roget & Chaotic as Kaz.
He has also voiced Munchlax, Blaziken, Loudred, Swellow, etc.
February 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Please welcome @darrentdunstan as our 2nd GOH.
He can be heard on animated series such as Yu-Gi-Oh! as Maximillion Pegasus, TMNT as Master Splinter, P. King Ducking as Arma Dillo, Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC V as Jean Michel Roget & Chaotic as Kaz.
He has also voiced Munchlax, Blaziken, Loudred, Swellow, etc.
He can be heard on animated series such as Yu-Gi-Oh! as Maximillion Pegasus, TMNT as Master Splinter, P. King Ducking as Arma Dillo, Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC V as Jean Michel Roget & Chaotic as Kaz.
He has also voiced Munchlax, Blaziken, Loudred, Swellow, etc.
The moment you’ve all been waiting for is now here
Reg is open!
tinyurl.com/5bnusw27
Please notice the difference in price btwn pre-reg online & at-door. Get your badge now! We are 3 months from our show as of today!
#kogaracon #animecon #registration #otaku #anime #kogaracon2025
Reg is open!
tinyurl.com/5bnusw27
Please notice the difference in price btwn pre-reg online & at-door. Get your badge now! We are 3 months from our show as of today!
#kogaracon #animecon #registration #otaku #anime #kogaracon2025
February 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The moment you’ve all been waiting for is now here
Reg is open!
tinyurl.com/5bnusw27
Please notice the difference in price btwn pre-reg online & at-door. Get your badge now! We are 3 months from our show as of today!
#kogaracon #animecon #registration #otaku #anime #kogaracon2025
Reg is open!
tinyurl.com/5bnusw27
Please notice the difference in price btwn pre-reg online & at-door. Get your badge now! We are 3 months from our show as of today!
#kogaracon #animecon #registration #otaku #anime #kogaracon2025
1st guest of honor for Kogaracon 2025, Emily Bauer!
She will be participating in the joint VA panel/hosting paid autograph signings.
She is best known across Pokemon as: Cynthia, Dawn, Snowy, Officer Jenny, LUXRAY, SHINX, HAPPINY, CUTIEFLY etc! Yu-Gi-Oh Arc V as: Celina, Zuzu Boyle, Lulu Obsidian
She will be participating in the joint VA panel/hosting paid autograph signings.
She is best known across Pokemon as: Cynthia, Dawn, Snowy, Officer Jenny, LUXRAY, SHINX, HAPPINY, CUTIEFLY etc! Yu-Gi-Oh Arc V as: Celina, Zuzu Boyle, Lulu Obsidian
January 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
1st guest of honor for Kogaracon 2025, Emily Bauer!
She will be participating in the joint VA panel/hosting paid autograph signings.
She is best known across Pokemon as: Cynthia, Dawn, Snowy, Officer Jenny, LUXRAY, SHINX, HAPPINY, CUTIEFLY etc! Yu-Gi-Oh Arc V as: Celina, Zuzu Boyle, Lulu Obsidian
She will be participating in the joint VA panel/hosting paid autograph signings.
She is best known across Pokemon as: Cynthia, Dawn, Snowy, Officer Jenny, LUXRAY, SHINX, HAPPINY, CUTIEFLY etc! Yu-Gi-Oh Arc V as: Celina, Zuzu Boyle, Lulu Obsidian
Guest apps are live until 1/31/25 at 11:59PM EST.
kogaracon.com/guest-applic...
We can’t wait to welcome amazing talent to our show! Cosplay Guests/Itasha CarShow apps will open later. Want to recommend a guest, we are accepting requests. kogaracon.com/guest-recomm...
Thanks,
Kogaracon Team
kogaracon.com/guest-applic...
We can’t wait to welcome amazing talent to our show! Cosplay Guests/Itasha CarShow apps will open later. Want to recommend a guest, we are accepting requests. kogaracon.com/guest-recomm...
Thanks,
Kogaracon Team
January 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Guest apps are live until 1/31/25 at 11:59PM EST.
kogaracon.com/guest-applic...
We can’t wait to welcome amazing talent to our show! Cosplay Guests/Itasha CarShow apps will open later. Want to recommend a guest, we are accepting requests. kogaracon.com/guest-recomm...
Thanks,
Kogaracon Team
kogaracon.com/guest-applic...
We can’t wait to welcome amazing talent to our show! Cosplay Guests/Itasha CarShow apps will open later. Want to recommend a guest, we are accepting requests. kogaracon.com/guest-recomm...
Thanks,
Kogaracon Team
Artists/vendors, 2025 apps are open! The app closes on 12/27 at 11:59PM EST.
Please read thoroughly when applying & have your portfolio always accessible during the juried lottery process.
tinyurl.com/3sp9vt8m
Questions? [email protected]
Thanks,
Kogaracon Staff
Please read thoroughly when applying & have your portfolio always accessible during the juried lottery process.
tinyurl.com/3sp9vt8m
Questions? [email protected]
Thanks,
Kogaracon Staff
December 13, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Artists/vendors, 2025 apps are open! The app closes on 12/27 at 11:59PM EST.
Please read thoroughly when applying & have your portfolio always accessible during the juried lottery process.
tinyurl.com/3sp9vt8m
Questions? [email protected]
Thanks,
Kogaracon Staff
Please read thoroughly when applying & have your portfolio always accessible during the juried lottery process.
tinyurl.com/3sp9vt8m
Questions? [email protected]
Thanks,
Kogaracon Staff
The Geek Index Association Inc is a new educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit & is the official host of Kogaracon & its events. Run by the same team of volunteers & will continue to bring you the best in this new chapter. If you are interested in sponsoring the Geek Index Association Inc please reach out.
December 10, 2024 at 10:09 PM
The Geek Index Association Inc is a new educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit & is the official host of Kogaracon & its events. Run by the same team of volunteers & will continue to bring you the best in this new chapter. If you are interested in sponsoring the Geek Index Association Inc please reach out.