Kumoricon ☁

Kumoricon is happy to announce that we will once again be offering group discounts to nonprofit educational youth groups! These include organizations like anime clubs or groups that are part of a larger nonprofit organization (like a school), or other nonprofit organizations. Applications are due Saturday, October 24th, 2026 by 11:59pm! Visit our Educational Group Discount page of our website to apply. If you are not sure if you fit the qualifications listed on the webpage or this announcement, please don't be afraid to apply! Each group will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. kumoricon.org/group-discount #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #ConventionReady #Otakus #Otaku4Life

Weeb Wednesday: What anime character are you cosplaying (or wish you could cosplay) this year? #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #Otakus #ConventionReady #Otaku4Life

Ghost Neko’s about to brush up on some classics.  The Hollywood Theatre (in Portland at 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard) is having its 4th annual OVA festival, where they are airing four surprise OVA’s, with a market beforehand starting at 5 PM. Come pick up some merch or a discount on pre-registrations before watching some OVA’s! hollywoodtheatre.org/show/animayhem… #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #TeamKumo #AnimeConvention #PDX #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #CommunityEvent #AllAgesEvent #FamilyFriendly #FanConvention #FandomLife #GeekCulture #NerdCulture #PopCulture #Cosplay #GamingCommunity

Ghost Neko and crew will be at Chibi Chibi Con, a one-day event held at Evergreen State College on May 16, 2026. This event is free, so come on down and say hi. As always, this is a chance to pick up merch, and to receive a $10 discount off the pre-registration price! chibichibiconvention.com #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #TeamKumo #AnimeConvention #PDX #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #CommunityEvent #AllAgesEvent #FamilyFriendly #FanConvention #FandomLife #GeekCulture #NerdCulture #PopCulture #Cosplay #GamingCommunity

Who is the strongest Hashira in Demon Slayer? #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #ConventionReady #Otakus #Otaku4Life

Weeb Wednesday: What's the funniest anime you've ever seen? #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #Otakus #ConventionReady #Otaku4Life

Get your full weekend membership for Kumoricon 2026 by May 9th before pricing increases to $85* for ages 13 and up on May 10th. If you have any questions or need assistance with membership purchases, please contact registration@kumoricon.org *Card processing fees will apply at checkout kumoricon.org/registration #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #ConventionReady #Otakus #Otaku4Life

Fandom Friday: Which Final Fantasy has the best soundtrack? #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #Otakus #ConventionReady #Otaku4Life

Industry Membership applications for Kumoricon 2026 are open. If you work in anime, manga, gaming, or Japanese pop culture, this is your way to attend Kumoricon in a professional capacity and connect with the community. Industry Membership is open to a wide range of roles, including creators, performers, developers, media, and convention leadership. Who should apply: - Creators, voice actors, and production professionals - Developers, publishers, and media teams - Content creators and performers - Executive Convention staff and community leaders - Business, marketing, and industry professionals Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now: kumoricon.org/industry-appli… Closes October 31, 2026

Stephen Fu (he/him) is a professional voice actor known for his work in anime, video games, cartoons, and live action dubs. After obtaining a BS in Molecular Biology and working in research for 5 years, Stephen realized he wanted to pursue a lifelong dream of his to work in animation. He studied long form and short form improv to get over his stage fright and has studied with many acting/voice acting coaches to improve his craft. #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #ConventionReady #Otakus #Otaku4Life stephenfu.com instagram.com/stephenfuvo/?h… x.com/ThatStephenFu

Weeb Wednesday: If you could rewatch one anime for the first time, which anime would you rewatch? #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #Otakus #ConventionReady #Otaku4Life

Celebrate Golden Week this year, the special time in Japan where four national holidays all happen within a week, with a registration sale! Purchase a full weekend membership ages 13 and up for $10 off!⁠ ⁠Use the code GOLDENWEEK at checkout for the discount to apply.⁠ Please reach out to registration@kumoricon.org with any questions or issues. kumoricon.org/registration *Processing fees will apply at checkout #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #ConventionReady #Otakus #Otaku4Life ⁠

Fandom Friday: Which starter Pokémon did you choose? #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #Otakus #ConventionReady #Otaku4Life

Weeb Wednesday: What’s the best genre of anime? #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #Otakus #ConventionReady #Otaku4Life

Works to create a positive, calm environment by being attentive to guest needs, offering assistance as appropriate, and communicating any issues to the Hospitality Team Lead. This role plays a key part in ensuring guests feel cared for and supported during their time at the convention. Professionalism, discretion, and attentiveness are essential. Requires 1 year of customer service experience. Prefer at least 1 year of experience working with high-profile guests, especially in a green room setting. To apply, please visit: kumoricon.org/staff-applicat…

At Kumoricon, when we say volunteer, we mean a person who has purchased a standard attendee membership and is willing to give at least four hours of their time to the convention. Our volunteers are not paid, but we do offer rewards based on how many hours registered attendees commit to volunteering. Rewards are listed here: kumoricon.org/staff-registra… #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #ConventionReady #Otakus #Otaku4Life

We’re happy to announce that the hotel blocks for Kumoricon 2026 are now open! Get discounted rates on your rooms and help support the con. Blocks do fill up quickly, so don’t wait—book your room today! kumoricon.org/hotels/ #CommunityEvent #AllAgesEvent #FamilyFriendly #localevents #ComicCon #FanConvention #FandomLife #GeekCulture #NerdCulture #PopCulture #Cosplay #GamingCommunity

Chrissy is a black, queer, disabled magical girl enthusiast based in Atlanta, GA. They have been cosplaying for over 20 years and working as a professional digital artist for over 10. They combine their love for art, sewing, wig styling, and prop making to create floofy fukus, gravity-defying wigs, and whimsical wands! Chrissy is a firm believer that cosplay should be about creativity, community, and most of all, fun! She hopes to use her wide knowledge of cosplay techniques, positive outlook, and love of 3D modeling/printing to welcome each new generation to the hobby. Headshots Credit: @sixofswordsphoto 📸chrissyplaysdressup.carrd.co instagram.com/chrissyplaysdr… x.com/chrissyplysdrsp twitch.tv/chrissyplaysdr… #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #ConventionReady #Otakus #Otaku4Life

Weeb Wednesday: What’s the most you’ve spent on a figure? #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #Otakus #ConventionReady #Otaku4Life

Happy #NationalPetDay from our fuzzy companions to yours! Meet the furry friends working side by side with our staff! #Kumoricon #Kumoricon2026 #AnimeConvention #PDX #JapaneseCulture #OregonConventionCenter #PDXCosplay #PDXLife #PDXLove #AnimeCon #Otakus #ConventionReady #Otaku4Life