2026닅·2026年·ANIME CON

East Tennessee's Anime Convention

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

Name: Knox Pop Con 2026 — Anime Convention in Knoxville
Start: 2026-05-02T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-02T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Bridgewater Place

Knoxville's first full-scale anime convention — 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

3PM–10PM

Tickets from $30 · VIP from $125

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02Days

17Hours

08Minutes

38Seconds

🎤J-Pop Headliner🎙️Live MC🎧Anime DJ💃4 Dance Crews🚗JDM Car Show🪡Cosplay Contest🏪30+ Vendors

HeadlinerLive J-Pop Concert

Shihori — J-Pop singer-songwriter performing at Knox Pop Con 2026

J-Pop · Anisong · Live Concert

しほりShihori

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 — a full J-Pop concert, artist panel, and signing sessions.

100+ Songs13 Gold Discs18M+ Views

Meet Shihori→

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Fairy Tail·Macross Frontier·NieR:Automata·League of Legends·Momoiro Clover Z·Nana Mizuki·Buono!·AFK Journey·Omega Strikers·Cowboy Bebop·JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Fairy Tail·Macross Frontier·NieR:Automata·League of Legends·

Tickets from $30 · VIP from $125

Your Host & Headliners

The Voices, Beats & Energy of KPC 2026

The artists headlining your night — from anime rap to VTuber DJ sets.

Featured DJ & ProducerLive DJ Set

NINJ3FF3C7 — VTuber DJ and anime producer performing at Knox Pop Con 2026

Anime DJ · Producer · 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 — live DJ set, cosplay dance party, and meet-and-greet.

Anime Rap ProducerVTuber DJLive Rave Set

Meet NINJ3FF3C7→

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Attack on Titan·Jujutsu Kaisen·Blue Exorcist·Deltarune·Golden Wind·None Like Joshua·WeTouchGrass·Chrysalism·JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Attack on Titan·Jujutsu Kaisen·Blue Exorcist·Deltarune·Golden Wind·None Like Joshua·

Your MC & Performing ArtistLive Concert

None Like Joshua — anime rapper and event MC performing at Knox Pop Con 2026

Anime Rap · Hip-Hop · 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 — live concert, crowd-shaking energy, and meet-and-greet.

200M+ Views500K+ Subs48+ Conventions

Meet None Like Joshua→

Naruto·JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Demon Slayer·Dragon Ball·My Hero Academia·Jujutsu Kaisen·Rick and Morty·One Piece·Attack on Titan·Seven Deadly Sins·Naruto·JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Demon Slayer·Dragon Ball·My Hero Academia·Jujutsu Kaisen·

See all 3 headliners live — tickets from $30

The Dance Stage

4 Crews. 1 Stage. Non-Stop Energy.

Dance CrewNashville

TNT-K — Nashville K-Pop cover dance crew performing at Knox Pop Con 2026

K-Pop Dance · Cover Crew · Nashville

폭발TNT-K

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

Audition-Based Crew6 Seasons ActiveNashville TN

Meet TNT-K→

Dance CrewKnoxville

Knox K-Pop Group — Knoxville K-Pop cover dance crew performing at Knox Pop Con 2026

K-Pop Dance · Cover Crew · Knoxville

녹스Knox 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.

🎙️

Anime Rap & Live MC

None Like Joshua — 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 — TNT-K, Knox K-Pop Group, StarstrucK & EquiKnox — 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 — all under one roof.

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Good to Know

Is there an anime convention in Knoxville in 2026?+

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 3 PM to 10 PM and features live concerts, dance performances, a cosplay contest, JDM car show, and 30+ vendors.

How much are tickets to the Knoxville anime convention?+

General Admission is $30 and includes access to everything — 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.

Who is performing at Knox Pop Con 2026?+

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.

Is Knox Pop Con family-friendly?+

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.

Where exactly is the Knoxville anime convention?+

Knox Pop Con 2026 is at Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. Doors open at 3 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

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