Ichibancon

Our schedule is now online! You can view our convention schedule and begin making plans for your convention weekend! Please note that the schedule is subject to change up to and during the event.

Use code “ichi15” to save 15% on your admission until February 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm. This code does not apply to VIP Admission or the Season Pass.

Admission is available online up until, and during the con! You can also purchase passes at the con when you arrive as well. We accept cash, credit, and debit cards. Children 10 and under are free with the purchase of an adult registration.

     

Want to show off what you’ll be wearing at Ichibancon? We’ve got you covered! We’ve made a set of cosplay lineup frames you can use for your posts. Grab the ones that fit you best at the link below, and don’t forget to tag us when you share!

     

The photoshoot schedule for Ichibancon 2026 is now live! Visit the link below to view the schedule and available photoshoots or submit your own!

     

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Use code “ichi20” to save 20% on regular admission until January 15th, 2026 at 11:59 pm. This code does not apply to VIP admission, or season passes.

     

The Manly Battleships® are a group of fun-loving guys and gals that have formed the greatest programming group on the east coast convention circuit. Veteran panelists combine their powers with a circle of long time con-goers, otaku, and deviants to form the new titan at the front of the con scene. The Fleet’s arsenal offers a lot of a lot, and a little of everything! From the “stay fun” academic to over-the-top panels; high quality times are to be had under the Fleet’s banner. No matter your pleasure, there’s a Manly Battleships® event that’s right for you!

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The husband and wife team of Daniel and Jillian Coglan are full-time martial art instructors, running a traditional samurai training center in Iowa, and have a combined 35 years of experience.

Beyond their martial skills, the dynamic duo collaborated to write, direct, host, and star in a 12 episode TV series entitled, “The Way of The Samurai.”

Daniel is also an author, with several martial art articles published, and is currently working on his second full-length novel.

Dawn M. Bennett is an American voice actor with roles in anime and video games. Known for  her distinctly wide range, she received critical acclaim and a Golden Joystick Award nomination  for her role as Aigis in Persona 3 Reload. Other notable roles include Orphie Magnusson and  Magus in Zenless Zone Zero, Kale from the Dragon Ball franchise, Setsuna Tokage in My Hero  Academia, Frosch in Fairy Tail, Smoothie Charlotte in One Piece, Marnie in Pokémon: Twilight  Wings, Lusamine in Pokémon Evolutions, Bellibolt in Pokémon Horizons, Nabbit in Mario Kart  World and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Yukong in Honkai: Star Rail, Shez from the Fire Emblem  franchise, and Frederica Baumann in Re:Zero. 

In addition to being a voice actor, Dawn is also a VTuber under the moniker Dapperling.  Dapperling is a flower demon whose design is inspired by Dawn’s love for flowers… And  taxidermy.

DJ Speedycake stands out among North American DJs with his remarkable mix of international Happy Hardcore styles. He’s known for his distinctive sound, which is a fusion of J-Core beats straight from Japan’s rave scene and Otaku culture. By blending the upbeat tunes of classic rave music with anisong, DJ Speedycake electrifies audiences with adrenaline-pumping remixes of their favorite Japanese tracks. His rise to fame began with the original Caramelldansen remix, where he popularized high-speed music and Anime dance, releasing on Exit Tunes and spawning a culture of meme videos on Nicovideo and YouTube.