Zenkaikon

The OFFICIAL page for Zenkaikon. Join us on March 20-22, 2026 in Lancaster! By 2008, membership had nearly tripled.
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Zenkaikon was created in 2006 through the merging of two Philadelphia-area events -- Kosaikon, an anime convention held at Villanova University, and Zentrancon, an anime and science fiction convention held on the University of Pennsylvania campus. In 2006, Zenkaikon held its first event at the Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Approximately 450 fa

ns attended to attend educational panels, watch anime and science fiction screenings, meet celebrity guests, and participate in video gaming. Having outgrown their previous venue, the staff decided to expand into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge in 2009. In 2011, the convention grew again, using the combined spaces of both the Valley Forge Convention Center and Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center. In 2012, due to construction at the Valley Forge Convention Center Complex, Zenkaikon held its annual convention at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center complex. In 2013, Zenkaikon moved to the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Zenkaikon held its 10th anniversary convention on April 1-3, 2016 at the Lancaster County Convention Center, welcoming over 5000 members. In 2011, Zenkaikon Entertainment, Inc. became a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. From its founding, the convention and the organization have always been run "by fans, for fans" with an all-volunteer staff.

08/31/2026

UPDATE!

Vendor applications open on SATURDAY, September 5. Our apologies, but this is not game over! More time for applications means more grinding to reach the goal 👾

08/30/2026

Get your portfolio and current booth pictures ready; our Vendor Applications are opening soon! Our Exhibit Hall FAQ's, can be found here: https://zenkaikon.com/dealers-room-artist-alley-faqs/

08/10/2026

The Zenkaikon 2027 Press App is intended for credentialed media outlets and working journalists. This application closes Jan 2nd, 2027th. Make sure to check if you are eligible before applying! Content creators and influencers, stay tuned!
https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=9583

08/02/2026

Post-Con Blues? Never fear, Zenkaikon Badge Registration is here! https://buff.ly/WJzneHW

07/31/2026

Applications to join Staff for Zenkaikon March 18th - March 21st, 2027, are now open!https://buff.ly/1TbdHZ0

06/22/2026

Interested in playing a trading card game at Zenkaikon? We want to hear from you! https://buff.ly/vnVnqMh

06/20/2026

The Amazing Digital Circus finale dropped last night… and we're still processing.

So we’re throwing it back to Zenkaikon 2025, when Jax, Pomni, and Zooble’s voice actors took the stage for a very chaotic game of Mario Party.

Watch the panel recording and hang out in the circus a little longer.
https://buff.ly/NO7frhD

04/03/2026

Our official 2027 Guest Wishlist form is live! Please use our form to submit your suggestions for anime, animation, sci-fi, fantasy, and fandom DJs, Bands, Actors/Voice Actors, Streamers, and more! We consider all feedback, but we make no guarantees that anyone suggested will definitely be a guest. Link below! https://buff.ly/d959XyT

03/30/2026

We miss all 9,287 of you already 😭
Can't wait to see you next year, March 18th - 21st, 2027!

03/27/2026

Want to share your thoughts on your Zenkaikon 2026 experience? You've come to the right place! After all, Zenkaikon can only improve if we know where we're strongest and where we're not.

We are providing anyone who completes this feedback form a discount on 2027 registration, regardless of whether the feedback is positive or negative. Please note that any submission that is spam, contains threats, or otherwise does not answer in good faith will not be eligible for a discount.

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Lancaster, PA
17603

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