NORTHERN KY — Anime fans from across Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, and the surrounding Tri-State will come together for a full day of voice actors, cosplay, collectibles, gaming, artists, vendors, and fandom when Northern KY Anime-Fest comes to Hebron on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Running from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott, the one-day convention will give longtime anime viewers, cosplayers, collectors, gamers, families, and newer fans an opportunity to spend the day surrounded by the series and characters they enjoy.
This year’s special guest lineup brings together two veteran anime voice actors: Tiffany Grant and Chuck Huber, whose careers span Neon Genesis Evangelion, Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, My Hero Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist, Soul Eater, One Piece, and numerous other fan-favorite titles.
Event Highlights Include:
Meet Tiffany Grant: Grant is best known as the English voice of Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion, a role she has continued across the Evangelion franchise. Her extensive anime career also includes Nojiko in One Piece, Ryoko Subaru in Martian Successor Nadesico, Altena in Noir, and hundreds of episodes of anime voice and script-adaptation work.
Meet Chuck Huber: Huber began his anime career voicing Garlic Jr. and Android 17 in Dragon Ball Z and has since become known for roles including Hiei in Yu Yu Hakusho, Dr. Franken Stein in Soul Eater, Shou Tucker in Fullmetal Alchemist, Kurogiri in My Hero Academia, and Mohji in One Piece.
Anime Vendors and Collectibles: Fans can browse exhibitors offering anime and manga merchandise, toys, video games, apparel, collectibles, candy, artwork, and other pop-culture finds throughout the day.
Local Artists: Attendees can discover artwork, sketches, prints, and original creations from local artists while supporting independent creators from around the region.
Cosplay and Fan Culture: Cosplayers are encouraged to attend dressed as favorite anime, manga, gaming, and pop-culture characters and spend the day alongside other fans from across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
An All-Ages Anime Event: Northern KY Anime-Fest is designed for longtime anime fans as well as families, younger attendees, gamers, collectors, and people experiencing their first convention.
General admission is $20. Kids 11 and under are free, one child per paid adult, and additional children are $10 each. Tickets are available online in advance and at the registration desk on the day of the show.
Free parking is available at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott.
With two recognizable voice actors, local artists, vendors, cosplay, gaming, collectibles, and anime merchandise all together for one day, Northern KY Anime-Fest gives fans throughout the Tri-State a local place to celebrate anime and meet other people who share their interests.
Event at a Glance:
What: Northern KY Anime-Fest
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Cincinnati Airport Marriott, 2395 Progress Drive, Hebron, KY 41048
Special Guests: Tiffany Grant and Chuck Huber
Admission: $20 general admission. Kids 11 and under are free, one per paid adult; additional children are $10 each.
Parking: Free
Tickets: Available online and at the registration desk
For tickets, guest information, vendor details, and the latest show updates, visit northernkyanimefest.com/.
