Animeverse Kansas city 2026

AnimeVerse Fest is coming back to Kansas City, and we want you there! Sell your merch, show off your collection, or promote your shop to thousands of excited fans. It’s high-energy, full of cosplay, and totally your crowd. Artist? Retailer? Crafter? Collector? There’s a spot with your name on it. Grab it before it’s gone!

Artists, makers, cosplayers, small brands — this is your moment. Bring your A-game (and your A-table setup) to showcase original art, prints, keychains, crafts, and more. If you’ve got passion and creativity, there’s a place for you in our Creator Zone. Build your fanbase, meet your people, and have a blast doing it.

Step into a high-energy weekend of cards, collectors, and competition.

Whether you are selling packs, trading singles, showcasing exclusive inventory, or running live demos and tournaments, the TCG booth is your gateway to a thriving community of passionate fans. Join a dedicated space built for everything from Pokémon to Yu Gi Oh, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Lorcana, and more.

Bring your best stock and connect with hundreds of card game players and collectors ready to browse, trade, and play. From casual fans to hardcore tournament players, our crowd is always looking for the next big pull.

 

Space is limited. Reserve your booth and be part of Kansas City’s anime and gaming hotspot

Partner with Zimmad Events to put your brand in front of thousands of passionate fans, families, collectors, gamers, and pop-culture enthusiasts. Our sponsorship packages are designed to maximize your visibility on-site, online, and across our celebrity and programming offerings. Whether you’re looking for full show branding, digital exposure, or on-site activation, we have a package for every level. Let’s build something exciting together.

Volunteers are the skeleton on which the convention is built. We are responsible for set up, tear down, and every task in between both great and small! While it is a lot of work it is also extremely rewarding. Volunteers will work closely with others in their department as well as coordinators to tackle tasks, take care of guests, assist our team of celebrities and talent, and even set up tech and demos for onsite attractions.

Do you have a cosplay you're eager to showcase? Don't miss your chance—submit your entry for the show today! Our contest runs a little different from other contests, so please read our Terms and Conditions.

**All advertised prizes require a certain number of pre-show sign ups. If thresholds are not hit before the day of the contest, the prize pool will be adjusted**
 

Are you an Itasha car owner with a passion for anime, manga, or gaming culture? Apply now to be one of only 8 vehicles selected for our exclusive Itasha display!

 

Selected entries will:

• Be part of a curated Itasha showcase 

• Share your build with thousands of attendees

• Connect with fellow Itasha owners and the fan community

 

What we’re looking for: 

• Creative, high-quality designs inspired by anime, manga, gaming, or pop culture • Customization details and themed accessories

• A personal story behind your car and concept

 

To apply:

• Fill out application

• Include clear, high-quality photos from multiple angles

Are you passionate about anime, gaming, cosplay, pop culture, or fan communities? We’re now accepting applications for panelist.

Whether you shred on stage, drop killer beats, spit fire bars, or bring the drama with a cosplay cabaret we want YOU. We’re now taking performer applications, and we’re looking for bold, hype, unforgettable acts that’ll light up the weekend.

Anime, gaming, pop culture, chaos? Bring it. Stage is yours if you can handle it.
 

Thank you for your interest in bringing your activity or attraction to AnimeVerse Fest: Kansas City!

 We’re always looking for creative, engaging experiences that enhance the fun and community spirit of the event — from maid cafés and craft corners to gaming demos, workshops, and themed activities.

 

We’re excited to see what unique experience you’ll bring to AnimeVerse!

 

Thank you for your interest in being a Content Creator at AnimeVerse Fest: Kansas City!
 Approved creators will receive complimentary or discounted badges to attend and create content during the event weekend. This form must be completed in full to be considered.

 

We can’t wait to see your creative coverage of AnimeVerse!

 

Content Creators who are accepted will receive:
1 (One) VIP package:

 

• 2-Day Admission to the Convention
• Exclusive Badge & Lanyard
• 1 Custom Convention T-Shirt
• 1 Exclusive Art Piece
• Early Admission with VIP
• VIP Fast Lane for Celebrity Autograph Lines

 

1 (One) 2-Day Pass (for a guest)

Thank you for your interest in covering AnimeVerse Fest: Kansas City!
 Approved press/media applicants will receive complimentary badges to attend the event and capture coverage throughout the weekend. This form must be completed in full to be considered.

 

We look forward to working with you and seeing your coverage of AnimeVerse!