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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 2d

#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!

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 3d

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 3d

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 5d

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 5d

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 10d

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!

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 13d

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 14d

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!

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 20d

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 21d

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 23d

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · 23d

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · Sep 4

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.

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · Sep 3

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!

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FanCons.com @fancons.com · Aug 23

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

Zenkaikon 2026 Information | FanCons.com

Zenkaikon 2026 convention at Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, PA on March 20-22, 2026. Learn more at FanCons.com.

fancons.com

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · Aug 7

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · Aug 4

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · Jul 14

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!

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · May 28

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

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · May 26

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · May 15

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)

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Zenkaikon @zenkaikon.com · May 1

Happy May 1st! #AAPImonth2025

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