Des Moines IA
April 24th, 2027
Iowa’s newest anime convention is finally here — one day only! Join hundreds of fans for a full day of cosplay, artists, vendors, panels, and pure fandom energy.
🧭 What’s Included With Admission
✨ The Vendor Hall: Shop from over 40+ local and regional sellers offering exclusive anime figures, apparel, and collectibles.
🎨 The Artist Alley: Discover independent illustrators and cosplay crafters
🎤 Panels & Workshops — Learn and connect through interactive programming, animation workshops, and community-led discussions.
👘 Cosplay Contest — Show off your best fits or cheer on competitors in our cosplay contests and themed meetups.
🎮 Retro Gaming & Interactive Zones: Compete in Mario Kart and Dragon Ball Competitions, experience classic retro games, or join the Silent Disco.
Meet Our Vendors and artists
Beauty Wood Books
With Love From Dino
Unbound Publishing LLC
PINEAPPURUT LLC
Eliothelibrary
Native Collectives
Euphoricfurs
Trisha's Uniquely Beaded Jewelry
Ark Reinstance Festival
Gleeb Games
My Cartoon Addiction
Obsidian Dreamhouse
Sweethearts K-Pop
Misty Mountain Gaming
NikkiaSparkles
Meeks Collective Works
Mixunii
CaptainDeryn Art
Peacock Pockets
Artwork by Renee
Darlingface Designs
BabyBlue Artz
Pokeykatz
Mythos Multimedia
Stickie.Drawings
Yazz's Nails
Ali D Art
C.C.'s Cozy Corner
More vendors to be added soon
Artist & Vendor spotlight
Meet the Community Behind KizunaCon Little Rock
KizunaCon Little Rock is being built with the community, not just for it.
From the very beginning, people from across Little Rock and Arkansas have stepped forward to share their ideas, talents, experience, and passion to help shape our first convention.
The people featured below are just some of the incredible individuals helping bring KizunaCon to life — from hosting panels, activities and cosplay programming to creating welcoming spaces for fans to connect.
Our local Brand Ambassadors are also playing an important role, helping spread the word, create content, connect us with the community, and make sure Little Rock has a real voice in what we’re building. As KizunaCon grows, we want every event to reflect the people and communities that make anime fandom special — and Little Rock is where that journey begins.
🔥 WHY YOU’LL LOVE KIZUNACON
A comfortable, community‑focused con experience
One‑day only — limited capacity, high energy
No 3-hour lines or overcrowded halls. Our capped-attendance model guarantees a comfortable, accessible experience.
Perfect for cosplayers, collectors, and anime lovers of all ages
📍 LOCATION
Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
A beautiful, modern venue right in the heart of downtown. Easy parking, great food nearby, and plenty of space for photoshoots.
❤️ BUILT BY FANS, FOR FANS
KizunaCon is all about community. Come be part of our very first Des Moines event and help us make history.
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