2026λ‹…Β·2026εΉ΄Β·ANIME CON
East Tennessee's Anime Convention

Knox Pop Con 2026.J-Pop. K-Pop. Anime. Cosplay.Live.

Knoxville's first full-scale anime convention β€” live J-Pop concert, anime DJ rave, K-Pop dance battle, cosplay contest, JDM car show & 30+ vendors. One ticket. One night. Everything.

May 2, 2026
Bridgewater Place
4PM–10PM

Tickets from $30 Β· VIP from $125

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🎀J-Pop HeadlinerπŸŽ™οΈLive MC🎧Anime DJπŸ’ƒ4 Dance CrewsπŸš—JDM Car ShowπŸͺ‘Cosplay ContestπŸͺ30+ Vendors

🎌First J-Pop Concert in Knoxville History🎌

HeadlinerLive J-Pop Concert
Shihori β€” J-Pop singer-songwriter performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
J-Pop Β· Anisong Β· Live Concert

γ—γ»γ‚ŠShihori

The voice behind JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Fairy Tail, Macross Frontier, and League of Legends. 100+ songs. 13 Gold Discs. Her first-ever Tennessee performance β€” a full J-Pop concert, artist panel, and signing sessions.

100+ Songs13 Gold Discs18M+ Views
Meet Shihori→
JoJo's Bizarre AdventureΒ·Fairy TailΒ·Macross FrontierΒ·NieR:AutomataΒ·League of LegendsΒ·Momoiro Clover ZΒ·Nana MizukiΒ·Buono!Β·AFK JourneyΒ·Omega StrikersΒ·Cowboy BebopΒ·JoJo's Bizarre AdventureΒ·Fairy TailΒ·Macross FrontierΒ·NieR:AutomataΒ·League of LegendsΒ·

Tickets from $30 Β· VIP from $125

Your Host & Headliners

The Voices, Beats & Energy of KPC 2026

The artists headlining your night β€” from anime rap to VTuber DJ sets.

Featured DJ & ProducerLive DJ Set
NINJ3FF3C7 β€” VTuber DJ and anime producer performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
Anime DJ Β· Producer Β· VTuber

忍者NINJ3FF3C7

The producer behind viral anime raps for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Blue Exorcist. VTuber DJ bringing anime rave culture to life β€” live DJ set, cosplay dance party, and meet-and-greet.

Anime Rap ProducerVTuber DJLive Rave Set
Meet NINJ3FF3C7β†’
JoJo's Bizarre AdventureΒ·Attack on TitanΒ·Jujutsu KaisenΒ·Blue ExorcistΒ·DeltaruneΒ·Golden WindΒ·None Like JoshuaΒ·WeTouchGrassΒ·ChrysalismΒ·JoJo's Bizarre AdventureΒ·Attack on TitanΒ·Jujutsu KaisenΒ·Blue ExorcistΒ·DeltaruneΒ·Golden WindΒ·None Like JoshuaΒ·
Your MC & Performing ArtistLive Concert
None Like Joshua β€” anime rapper and event MC performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
Anime Rap Β· Hip-Hop Β· Event MC

NLJNone Like Joshua

The world's fastest anime rapper with 200M+ YouTube views and 500K+ subscribers. Raps for Naruto, JoJo's, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball & more. Your KPC 2026 MC β€” live concert, crowd-shaking energy, and meet-and-greet.

200M+ Views500K+ Subs48+ Conventions
Meet None Like Joshua→
NarutoΒ·JoJo's Bizarre AdventureΒ·Demon SlayerΒ·Dragon BallΒ·My Hero AcademiaΒ·Jujutsu KaisenΒ·Rick and MortyΒ·One PieceΒ·Attack on TitanΒ·Seven Deadly SinsΒ·NarutoΒ·JoJo's Bizarre AdventureΒ·Demon SlayerΒ·Dragon BallΒ·My Hero AcademiaΒ·Jujutsu KaisenΒ·

See all 3 headliners live β€” tickets from $30

The Dance Stage

4 Crews. 1 Stage. Non-Stop Energy.

Dance CrewNashville
TNT-K β€” Nashville K-Pop cover dance crew performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
K-Pop Dance Β· Cover Crew Β· Nashville

폭발TNT-K

Nashville's K-Pop cover dance crew β€” energy, stamina, excitement, confidence, and fun β€” plus an interactive Random Play Dance.

Audition-Based Crew6 Seasons ActiveNashville TN
Meet TNT-K→
Dance CrewKnoxville
Knox K-Pop Group β€” Knoxville K-Pop cover dance crew performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
K-Pop Dance Β· Cover Crew Β· Knoxville

λ…ΉμŠ€Knox K-Pop Group

Knoxville-based performance group. One of the few crews blending K-Pop and J-Pop choreography. The soul of Knox Pop Con.

50+ DancersKnoxville NativeKPC Resident Crew
Meet Knox K-Pop Group→
One Ticket Gets You In

Seven Experiences. One Night.

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Live J-Pop Concert
Shihori performs anime hits from Fairy Tail, JoJo’s, NieR:Automata, Macross Frontier & more. First J-Pop concert in Knoxville history.
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Anime Rap & Live MC
None Like Joshua β€” 700M+ YouTube views, 48+ conventions. Your MC for the night, performing live anime rap.
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Anime Rave DJ Set
NINJ3FF3C7 closes the night with an anime & VTuber-inspired DJ set. Expect anime openings, J-Core, and crowd energy.
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K-Pop Random Play Dance
Four dance crews β€” TNT-K, Knox K-Pop Group, starstrucK & EquiKnox β€” plus an open Random Play Dance. No experience needed.
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YAMA-CON Cosplay Contest
ICG-standard cosplay competition across 6 categories. Judged by YAMA-CON’s veteran team (est. 2012). Cash prizes.
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JDM Car Show
Subie Crew Knoxville hosts a JDM & itasha car show. Modified builds, anime wraps, and photo ops.
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30+ Vendors & Artist Alley
Anime merch, original fan art, collectibles, photo cards, and Asian cuisine β€” all under one roof.
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Good to Know

Yes. Knox Pop Con 2026 is a full anime and Asian pop culture convention on May 2, 2026 at Bridgewater Place in Knoxville, TN. It runs from 4 PM to 10 PM and features live concerts, dance performances, a cosplay contest, JDM car show, and 30+ vendors.
General Admission is $30 and includes access to everything β€” concerts, cosplay contest, vendor hall, dance showcases, and more. VIP passes ($125) add meet-and-greets with Shihori, None Like Joshua, and NINJ3FF3C7. Daesang passes ($225) include an exclusive dinner with Shihori and backstage access.
Headliners include J-Pop singer-songwriter Shihori (Fairy Tail, JoJo’s, NieR:Automata), anime rapper None Like Joshua (700M+ YouTube views) as MC, and VTuber DJ NINJ3FF3C7. K-Pop dance crews TNT-K, Knox K-Pop Group, starstrucK, and EquiKnox round out the lineup with live showcases and a Random Play Dance.
Yes. Knox Pop Con is an all-ages event run by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Children under 10 get in free with a ticketed adult.
Knox Pop Con 2026 is at Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. Doors open at 4 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
One Day Only

Knoxville's Anime Convention. May 2, 2026.

  • Live J-Pop concert by Shihori β€” first ever in Knoxville
  • Anime rap by None Like Joshua β€” 700M+ views
  • Anime rave DJ set by NINJ3FF3C7
  • K-Pop Random Play Dance with 4 crews
  • YAMA-CON cosplay contest β€” cash prizes
  • JDM car show by Subie Crew Knoxville
  • 30+ vendors β€” merch, art, food
  • All ages β€” 501(c)(3) community event
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Tickets from $30