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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 1h

Join the Outreach Team for one last event before Kumoricon! Portland Retro Gaming Expo will be held October 17–19 at the Oregon Convention Center. You can catch us in the exhibitor hall on Saturday and Sunday with exclusive Kumoricon merchandise & discounted full weekend membership!

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 1d

Kumoricon would like to thank our sponsor Powell’s Books for providing prize support for our Fanfiction Contest and for providing exclusive discounts for our attendee's and staff when they take their badge to Powell's after con.

#Kumoricon2025 #PowellsBooks #FanFiction #AnimeConvention

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 1d

Kumoricon would like to thank our sponsor Touch Grass Entertainment for hosting Kumoricon's Official Afterparty #WeTouchGrass Anime Rave at the Roseland Theater on October 31st.

#kumoricon #kumoricon2025 #animeconvention

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t forget — the deadline for novella-length submissions to the Kumoricon Fan Fiction Contest is this Friday, October 10th!

Got a story to tell? Now’s the time to polish it up and send it in!

#Kumoricon #Kumoricon2025 #FanFicContest #WritersOfKumo #FandomWriters #DeadlineReminder

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 2d

Model auditions close soon and we are still looking for models to bring the runway to life! Be sure to read all rules and requirements before applying: www.kumoricon.org/fashion-show

Applications close October 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM, so don’t miss your chance to walk the Kumoricon runway.

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 5d

Kumoricon is an organization designed, staffed, and held together by volunteers. Join us this year as an attendee volunteer!

More information can be found on our website under www.kumoricon.org/staff-regist... Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 5d

We are honored to welcome Kikuko Inoue as a Guest of Honor for Kumoricon 2025! With over 35 years in the industry and hundreds of iconic roles, Kikuko Inoue—known affectionately as “Onee-chan”—has enchanted fans worldwide with her warm voice, graceful presence, and incredible versatility.

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 6d

Kumoricon is happy to announce that we will once again be offering group discounts to nonprofit educational youth groups!

Applications are due Saturday, October 18, 2025 by 11:59pm! Visit www.kumoricon.org/group-discount to apply!

Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 6d

We’re thrilled to welcome PAiDA as a Musical Guest of Honor at Kumoricon 2025!

Dystopia-pop idol PAiDA is here to bring humanity to its knees — with killer beats and irresistibly cute vibes. Don’t miss your chance to witness this chaotic-cute sensation live at #Kumoricon2025!

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 6d

We are thrilled to welcome the amazing Exuberant Cosplay as a Cosplay Guest of Honor for Kumoricon 2025!

Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just cosplay-curious, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in @ExuberantCosplay work. We can’t wait to welcome him to the Kumoricon stage!

#Kumoricon2025

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 7d

Cosplay Chess Applications Are Closing Soon! Applications close in 1 week on October 10, 2025 at 11:59pm. This is not first-come, first-served — so if your cosplay stands out, you’ve still got a strong shot at being selected!

Apply here: www.kumoricon.org/cosplay-chess

#Kumoricon2025

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 7d

We are honored to welcome Shin Kurokawa as a Guest of Honor for Kumoricon 2025!
A true pioneer of U.S. anime, Shin co-founded AnimEigo, and has worked on over 100 anime titles! Also an accomplished musician, collaborating with fripSide on tracks like “more than you know” and “Turn Night Into Day.”

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 7d

Just a reminder that the first of our deadlines, for Novel length submissions, is tomorrow, October 3, 2025 by 11:59pm. Novellas are due by October 10 and the final deadline for shorter fanfics is October 24.

Apply now for Kumoricon’s 2025 Fan Fiction Contest: www.kumoricon.org/fan-fiction-....

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 8d

We are excited to welcome the fabulous Oriana Peron as a Guest of Honor for Kumoricon 2025!

Hailing from Bloomington, IN, @orianaperon is a powerhouse drag performer who’s been turning heads and stealing hearts since 2006!

#Kumoricon #Kumoricon2025 #cosplayqueen #AnimeConvention #PDX

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 8d

We are honored to welcome Kaya as a Musical Guest of Honor for Kumoricon 2025!

Known for emotional showstoppers like “Hymne à l'amour”, Kaya’s music touches hearts and bridges borders—and with a 20th solo anniversary on the horizon, the next era promises even more brilliance.

#Kumoricon2025 #Kaya

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 13d

Kumoricon's Fashion Show is back and we’re looking for models to bring the runway to life!
This year’s show highlights Gothic Lolita fashion with the iconic brand ATELIER PIERROT.
Be sure to read all rules and requirements before applying: www.kumoricon.org/fashion-show

#Kumoricon2025

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 13d

Heartless Aquarius is coming to Kumoricon 2025 as a Cosplay Guest of Honor!

Heartless Aquarius is a professional cosplayer and social media sensation, known for bringing anime and video game characters to life on TikTok and Instagram.

#Kumoricon2025 #HeartlessAquarius #CosplayGuestOfHonor

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 14d

Pre-Registration membership sales will close on October 25 at 11:59pm. Memberships for ages 13+ will be increasing to $100 at-the-door. Online registrations will reopen on Wednesday, October 29th for weekend memberships, with day passes being available starting Thursday, October 30 at 9pm.

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 14d

Welcome powerhouse vocalist Caleb Hyles as a Musical Guest of Honor for Kumoricon 2025! With over 1.8 million YouTube subscribers and nearly a million monthly Spotify listeners, Caleb is beloved for his soaring vocals and emotionally-charged covers.

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 15d

Ready to enjoy tea with Atelier Pierrot? Our Tea Party event page is now live! www.kumoricon.org/tea-party. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, September 26 at 12:00pm.

Tickets are very limited and first come, first served, so don’t miss your chance to experience this elegant gathering.

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 15d

Please join us in welcoming Ben Balmaceda to Kumoricon 2025!

Ben is a Chilean voice actor based in LA, known for bringing fan-favorite characters to life in anime and games. We’re so excited to have Ben join us!

#Kumoricon2025

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 16d

We’re thrilled to welcome back Ciarán Strange as a Voice Actor Guest of Honor for Kumoricon 2025!

Ciarán is an award-winning transgender voice actor known for their androgynous vocal fry, raw emotional range, and ability to switch seamlessly between English and American accents.

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Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 16d

Last Call for Cosplay Contest Applications! Applications for the 2025 Kumoricon Cosplay Contest close TOMORROW! We can't wait to see your incredible craftsmanship and creativity shine on stage.
Visit www.kumoricon.org/cosplay-cont... to apply now

Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 17d

Kumoricon Needs More Chess Pieces! Apply to be a chess piece and bring your character to life in a strategic, action-packed performance!

Application deadline is October 10. Participants are selected from the full pool of applicants — so choose your character wisely!

www.kumoricon.org/cosplay-chess

Kumoricon @kumoricon.bsky.social · 23d

FINAL CALL! The last day to submit your application for Cosplay Cabaret is TOMORROW — September 18th at 11:59pm!

Still have questions? We’ve got you covered — email us at: [email protected]

Don’t miss your moment to shine!

#kumoricon #kumoricon2025 #animeconvention #CosplayCabaret

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