Anime NebrasKon
@animenebraskon.com
Anime NebrasKon is a Japanese Animation and pop culture convention that is being held at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This years convention is October 16 - 18, 2026.
https://linktr.ee/Nebraskon
https://linktr.ee/Nebraskon
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 can't wait to celebrate another historic year with you!
November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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 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...
November 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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.
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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...
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...
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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...
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!
October 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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-...
animenebraskon.com/forms/guest-...
October 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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-...
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/
animenebraskon.com/feedback-form/
October 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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/
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
October 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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.
October 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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!
October 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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!
October 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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!
October 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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.
October 19, 2025 at 5:11 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.
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!
October 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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.
October 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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.
October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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!
October 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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!
October 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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.
October 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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.
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.
October 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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
October 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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.
October 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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/
October 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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!
October 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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!
October 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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!