KinshokuCon 2026

KinshokuCon is Western New York's newest anime convention, a locally run weekend celebrating anime, Japanese culture, gaming and pop culture, organized by the non-profit Kinshoku Productions with panels, workshops, voice actors, live performances, a merchant market, an artist area and a cosplay contest. It highlights local talent and partners with the Japan Culture Center of WNY.

The 2026 show (its second) runs Friday–Sunday, November 6–8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Niagara Falls, with voice actors Dorothy Fahn (Konan in Naruto, Meryl in Trigun, Lillymon in Digimon), Tom Fahn (Agumon in Digimon) and Chris Hackney (Fire Emblem, K Project, Hunter x Hunter). Hours: Friday 3–11pm, Saturday 10am–11pm, Sunday 10am–6pm; children 6 and under free with an adult.