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A two-day convention devoted to celebrating New Zealand’s ever growing anime and manga culture!

With a focus on artists, this lively event sees local fans and creative enthusiasts collectively gather each year to exhibit and sell their creations. A fun-filled day of International guests, cosplay, competitions, performances and genuine, unique collectible goodies - there’s sure to be something for everyone!

29/05/2026

The Overload Art Competition is back! ✨🎨

Open to all ages and skill levels, we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary with a special challenge - create a pair of original anime-inspired ambassador characters, along with our adorable mascot Nindoro as their trusty companion. Thanks to our sponsors, CLIP STUDIO PAINT and Graphic Novel Cafe, winners will receive 12 months of Clip Studio Paint EX for free and a cash prize!

If you wish to submit, do so on our website! (Link in Bio)

Draw from one or more genres, and let your imagination run free, it’s all in your hands!

Entries close 11:59 pm, Sunday 23 August 2026.

25/05/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

Thanks to our amazing friends over at , we're giving away 3 DOUBLE PASSES (2 for Instagram and 1 for Facebook) for Yeon Sang-ho's new anticipated film "COLONY".

To enter the giveaway:
✅ Follow us
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💬 Tag the friend you'd love to bring along!

Entry closing time is June 1st, and winners will be announced on June 5th.

This giveaway is open to all New Zealand residents as the passes will be sent via email

COLONY hits the big screens across New Zealand from June 11th. Schedules and cinema locations can be found here!

https://linktr.ee/kmovieentertainment

10/05/2026

An amazing opportunity has dropped for the NZ artist community! ✨

As a proud member of the International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA), Overload has been invited to participate in World Doujins Paradise Hong Kong 2026 (WDPHK), taking place within Ani-com & Games Hong Kong (ACGHK) this July.

Through this opportunity, we are seeking two New Zealand-based artists to join an official Overload representative in Hong Kong. Selected artists will represent Aotearoa’s unique doujin talent as cultural ambassadors, connecting with creators from Hong Kong and around the world, with each receiving their own booth space to showcase and sell their work on a global stage.

If you possess convention experience, a compelling portfolio, and an admirable appetite for taking your work abroad, check your eligibility and submit your portfolio via the link on our website. Applications close Sunday, 17th May at 11:59 pm.

27/04/2026

One comp or both? Here are a few key differences between our cosplay competitions this year!

Submissions for the Pop Culture Hiroshima Cosplay Competition open on Friday, 1st May 2026, and close at midnight on Sunday, 2nd August 2026. Full details and entry info on our website!

21/04/2026

Overload NEEDS YOU! 🌟

Did you know that Overload is powered entirely by our incredible volunteer team? Without their passion and hard work, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Apply now on our website to be part of the team that makes the magic happen! ✨

29/03/2026

Community Group Applications are officially open!! We’re inviting local community groups, clubs, and non-profits to showcase their work and recruit new members at Overload 2026. We offer a dedicated free table for eligible groups—apply now on our website!

25/03/2026

Keep an eye out for our Community Group Applications on March 29th!

Here are some that are part of Overload 👀

26/02/2026

A quick reminder that Artist and Exhibitor applications open March 1st! For more information, please visit us on our website (under Join Us)!

📢 Want to stay up to date with the latest info, but you're not on our mailing list? Reach out to us:
📧 Artists: [email protected]
📧 Exhibitors: [email protected]

01/02/2026

We're currently working hard on artist and exhibitor applications! These will open in early March, so keep an eye out and stay tuned 👀📢

23/01/2026

As is our tradition, the Overload Cosplay Competition is back for 2026! This long-running favourite celebrates handcrafted builds, passion, and the skill of bringing characters to life on stage ✨

Enter Construction Only, or Skit + Construction categories using characters from Asian media (anime, manga, donghua, video games) and show off the work behind your costume. Full details are available on our website.

If the excitement of two cosplay competitions has you fired up… yes! You can enter both, provided you have separate costumes/performances, as each will run on a different day.

Address

101 Hobson Street, Auckland Central
Auckland
1010

Website

http://www.overload.co.nz/

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