Activities
Nintendo
Nintendo Representatives will be stopping by our show with some playable demos of their current games! Check out their table from 2PM – 4PM, they will be doing giveaways. First come, first served, while supplies last! Let’s a-go!
Artist Alley
Shop ‘til you drop in the Kogaracon Artist Alley! Artists have been specially curated for your enjoyment and your wallet’s dismay. Buy anything from beautiful art prints of the latest hot anime to a new plush friend for your bed! You can even rep Kogaracon with official merchandise while supplies last! Come out, have fun, and spend responsibly. This year, for Kogaracon 2025, we split the Artist Alley and Vendor Hall. The Artist Alley will be on the main floor in Cafe A & B.
Shop from 10:30AM – 6:30PM.
Vendor Hall
Shop ‘til you drop in the Kogaracon Vendor Hall! Dealers have been specially curated for your enjoyment and your wallet’s dismay. Buy the latest hot anime to a new plush friend for your bed! Come out, have fun, and spend responsibly. The Vendor Hall will be located on the lower level of the College Center in the Terrace Restaurant!
Shop from 10:30AM – 6:30PM.
Asian Food Fest
11:00AM – 6:00PM
Check out the Asian Food Fest that we will be hosting at Kogaracon. Travel across Asia with our food vendors from various Asian inspired cuisines. Support local businesses and celebrate the start of Asian American Pacific American Heritage Month by trying different types of food that you can find all in one place.
Koga Cosplay Contest & Runway
Can’t wait to see what everyone’s been building and making? Come on down to the Koga Cosplay Runway at 4:00PM in the Performing Arts Center to support these fine cosplayers as they strut their stuff! See your favorite characters come to life on stage! See the winners of the Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest during the show.
Karaoke
10:30AM – 6:30PM
It’s time to sing your hearts out to the greatest tunes of the century! If you like jamming to anime openings and endings, K-pop, Broadway Hits, J-rock, Taylor Swift, or any kind of music at all, be sure to stop by at the karaoke room! The internet is the limit here, so feel free to come and request any song you’ve been wanting to rock out to. Our karaoke is an all-day open mic party session that you definitely won’t want to miss out on.
Illustrious Cards & Games
Illustrious Cards & Games will be hosting trading card game tournaments. They will be our official trading card game vendor, so check them out at their booth or their tournaments. Entry to each tournament is not included with your convention badge. A separate purchase is required.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Tournament
Start Time: 2:00PM
Entry: $10 (2x Pack on Entry)
Winner: Free Badge to Kogaracon 2026
*additional booster packs prizing based on number of participants
One Piece Card Game
Demo Deck Tutorial – 5:00PM $40
You will receive 1x ST21 Deck to use for the event and to keep after
Digimon Card Game
Demo Deck Tutorial – 4:00PM $15
You will receive 1x SD to use for the event and to keep after
Union Arena Card Game
Demo Deck Tutorial – 3:00PM $15
You will receive 1x SD to use for the event and to keep after
Beyblade
3,2,1, GOOOO SHOOOOOOT! Get ready to have your nostalgic back as Beyblade will be making an appearance at Kogaracon! Join us as you get to experience and test out the latest products from the Beyblade X line. You will be able to see the evolution of beyblade from past to present and learn about its 25 year history.
Get ready to have some fun and experience Beyblade like never before.
Maid Café Experience
Welcome to the enchanting world of Machi Mahou Maid Café! ????✨ Embrace the kawaii culture with a dash of city magic as we bring a unique pop-up experience to New York and New Jersey. Immerse yourself in the whimsical charm of our maids, who blend traditional Japanese hospitality with a modern metropolitan pop twist. Your senses will dance with delight as our talented maids entertain you in our captivating space. Join us for a spellbinding journey where kawaii meets city magic, and every moment is an Instagram-worthy memory.
The Maid Cafe Experience is a separate ticketed event and is not included with your badge for Kogaracon. You must purchase a ticket to participate in the Maid Cafe experience, in addition to already having a valid Kogaracon 2025 badge.
‼️‼️ NO FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED/SERVED during the experience. During the Maid Cafe Experience, you will be able to witness great performances, interact with the maids/butlers and create a craft with them. Spots are limited, the only way to secure your spot is buy a ticket now by purchasing at the link below.
IdolFest
3:00PM – 4:00PM Performing Arts Center
The Idol Fest is a showcase of musical talent drawing inspiration from areas such as J-pop, K-pop, Vocaloid, 2D idols, and more! Check out the singers, dancers, cosplayers, kaigai Idols, Kpop performers, instrumentalists, and music based streamers/2.5 v-tubers that may be performing!
