Convention Events
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AMV Contest
Kumoricon's international anime music video competition. Editors from around the world compete in different categories that are judged by the audience during the contest.
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Charity Auction
Place your bid on rare collectors' items, unique and signed paraphernalia, and all the proceeds go to a great cause.
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Cosplay Chess
Come see your favorite characters battle it on a giant chessboard stage! Attendees in cosplay serve as the pieces, and at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight and die, live on stage.
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Cosplay Contest
Whether you prefer competing as a contestant on stage or viewing the skits and costumes from the audience, the Cosplay Competition is Kumoricon's main costume event where entrants compete for recognition and top prizes.
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Cosplay Cabaret
Let's spice things up with the Cosplay Cabaret. A new spin on Cosplay Cabaret with a little extra. Come and strut your stuff, or give us a performance in this show! All shapes, sizes, and body types are welcome!
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Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown
Brace yourself for two lip sync extravaganzas: Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown and 18+ Lip Sync Battle.
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Ghost Neko's Purranormal Maid Café
We kindly invite you to Kumoricon's Maid Café! Sessions combine a sampling of a Japanese maid cafe experience with the community of an American convention, presented as a special dining event.
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Idol Festival
Do you enjoy watching J-pop and K-pop performers show off their dance moves? Are you a fan of idol anime? Then come cheer on your favorite idol group at the first ever Kumoricon Idol Festival, or show off a few moves of your own.
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KumoriBall
Put on your dancing shoes and your finest ball attire and get ready to dance your nights away. Dress code applies.
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Late Night Rave
Get on your favorite rave gear and prepare to dance the night away! With an awesome DJ lineup—our raves are something to rave about.
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Tea Party
You are invited to step beyond the veil, to recline in refinement and allow your finer sensibilities to be tickled and stirred. This is not merely tea, it is a gathering touched by phantom truths, held beneath the violet hush of dusk, where lace-draped lovelies sip, divine, and dazzle in equal measure.
Partner events
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WeTouchGrass: Anime Rave
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of anime euphoria at the Official Kumoricon Afterparty brought to you by #WeTouchGrass on Friday, October 31! Lineup TBA soon!
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