Ichibancon

This years free overflow parking will be at the Charlotte Motor Speedway VIP Silver Parking. A free shuttle will be provided by the con to make traveling back and forth easier.

Pickup Locations:
At the Speedway VIP Silver Parking: Look for the Shuttle Pickup sign
At the Convention Center: Convention center main entrance (next to Con Ops)

Hours:
Saturday: 10 AM – 10 PM

Get ready for an automotive anime extravaganza because Ichibancon is thrilled to announce the arrival of Itasha Cars for an exclusive showcase!

“Itasha” literally means “painful car” in Japanese, but there’s nothing painful about these eye-catching rides! Itasha cars are decked out in vibrant and stunning designs featuring your favorite anime characters and scenes. It’s an artful celebration of our shared love for anime and manga.

Marvel at the creativity and passion of Itasha enthusiasts as they proudly display their personalized rides for the entire convention. From iconic characters to breathtaking scenes, these cars are a moving canvas of anime culture.

Don’t miss your chance to snap pics with these dazzling cars and share your favorites on social media!

Get ready to rev up your convention experience with the incredible Itasha Cars at Ichibancon! This is one unique showcase you won’t want to miss!

Think you’ve got what it takes for your car to join the itasha display? Fill out the form below to submit your car today!

Warm up those Penlights once again because Hexed hearts is once again stealing the stage to bring you Ichibancon’s official Idol Fest! With all the love in the community, we want to invite all idols both old or new and near or far, to join the show and bring a incredible showcase to all around!

Hexed hearts would like to invite you to attend or even participate in our 2026 idol showcase. Just follow the link below to read the rules and sign up today!

Applications are now live and will close December 25th!

Dust off your favorite rubber bracelets, your vans and that one band tee you’d always wear. We’ll be blasting all your favorite emo, pop punk and metalcore songs all night. It will feel like warped tour again without standing outside in the heat at 11am waiting for escape the fate to play. Get ready to join Likely Vain for a trip back to the good days.

Ready to take the stage and bring your cosplay to life? Ichibancon is now accepting sign-ups for both the In-Character and Main Cosplay Contests! Whether you’re stepping into the role of your favorite character or showing off your craftsmanship, now’s the time to shine. Remember, sign-ups for the Main Cosplay Contest will close on January 30, 2026, at 11:55 PM EST. Check out the rules and sign up through the links below!

Likely Vain is a brother and sister DJ duo based in Raleigh, NC. Formed in 2023 they set out to provide high energy shows and bring the best vibes everywhere they good. With a vibrant mix of Bass house to Dubstep there is something for everyone at a Likely Vain show!

Born to Korean parents and raised in Venezuela before moving to America at the age of
14, Yong Yea grew up with a diverse multicultural background that has colored his identity as a
performer and paved the road to linguistic fluency in Spanish and English as well as
conversational Korean. His extensive theatrical endeavors throughout high school, college, and
beyond led to an unshakeable love for acting, his successful career as a gaming YouTuber (with
1.2 million subscribers) honed his voice, and his long-time obsession and admiration for all
things animation and video games defined his passion for voice over.

Yong is a working actor in Los Angeles whose career has progressed rapidly in the 5 years he’s
been professionally active. He has brought to life a wide array of characters, including
prominent roles such as Lance Slashblade in Pixar’s award winning and record breaking Inside
Out 2. Furthermore, he leads the popular Yakuza/Like A Dragon series of video games as iconic
character and legendary protagonist Kazuma Kiryu. In the anime space, he has played seminal
roles such as Enrico Pucci, White Snake, & C-Moon, iconic villains and main antagonists in the
renowned anime series JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean. His flexibility as an actor
extends to colorful and flamboyant roles such as the fan-favorite Madeleine Cookie in the
popular mobile game Cookie Run: Kingdom. He has also been involved in many other
acclaimed and high-profile projects such as Dan Harmon’s Krapopolis, Final Fantasy VII:
Rebirth, God of War: Ragnarok, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (where he played a performance
captured role), Persona 3: Reload, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Detective Pikachu Returns,
Pokémon Masters EX, Solo Leveling, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Arknights, Demon
Slayer, Prince of Tennis, and Lupin the 3rd, just to name a few.

Yong is often cited as being easy to work with, good at following directions, and giving
compelling reads across a broad spectrum of character types and performances. Having grown
up with constant exposure to film, animation, anime, and video games, Yong has a clear
understanding of the styles of performances required for different mediums. Add to that his
child-like giddiness and enthusiasm for playing inside imaginative sandboxes and telling stories,
and Yong is ever thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to fill the shoes of engrossing
characters waiting to be brought to life through creative collaboration.

Are you ready to feel the love tonight? Join us for an evening of passion and dance at the Roses and Romance Formal Ball! No matter if you’re coupled up or flying solo, everyone will be able to enjoy the beautiful sounds of the your favorite video game and pop-culture love songs over strings. Learn to express your burning heart’s desire through Waltz or Tango with help from our in house dance instructors or step to the beat of your own drum on our open dance floor. Whether you’re hoping to find romance, celebrate friendship, or simply indulge in a night of pure elegance, the Roses and Romance Formal Ball is the perfect place to fall head over heels for an unforgettable evening!

Founded by powerhouse vocalist/bassist Kazuha Oda (Kazha) and guitarist Hideki Matsushige, the band Kazha blends raw rock energy with stunning vocals and international flair. They’ve toured across 40+ U.S. states, electrified anime and comic conventions worldwide, and shared the stage with icons like Y&T, and King’s X.

The band, from Japan but now based in Memphis, tours nationally in the USA. As an official ambassador of Music Export Memphis, Kazha continues to deliver unforgettable performances filled with passion, power, and authenticity.

Experience the artist whose music has charted on iTunes around the world – Kazha is here, and you don’t want to miss it!

Jonathan Young is a music producer & singer on YouTube with over 2 million subscribers, best known for his covers of popular anime openings & Disney songs. In 2021 he moved beyond the title of “cover song artist” with his ridiculous anime-space-pirate concept album, “Starship Velociraptor” which has gained a cult following of it’s own. More recently, Jonathan has revitalized his channel with a new generation of album releases such as 40K Heavy Metal, Helldivers Heavy Metal, Sea Shanty Metal, and official collaborations with Baldur’s Gate 3 and Magic: The Gathering. He frequently appears on other channels like Commander at Home and Game Knights, in addition to a long list of production or vocal credits for the likes of Beyblade, Dragonball Super, Caleb Hyles, Annapantsu, Brandon McInnis, and his new TTRPG battle music with Dungeon Playlist.