Nekocon
nekocon annual threeday anime convention held traditionally first weekend november hampton road convention center hampton virginia virginia oldest anime convention convention name come japanese word neko meaning cat convention typically offer art show artist alley autograph session card game tournament charity auction concert costume competition dance dealer room fashion show karaoke contest kimonotea ceremony workshop maid cafe music video contest panel qa session role playing tabletop game vendor video game tournament video room workshop nekocons charity event benefited match raised carolina manga library heritage humane society attendance cap pass instituted due fire code regulation convention held first jrock concert hosting suicide ali virginia air space center provided content convention nekocon anime style cooking challenge student culinary institute virginia nekocon cancelled due covid pandemic official website