Sub Cultured Heads to Nan Desu Kan 2018!

Nan Desu Kan 2018 is drawing nearer, and Sub Cultured will once again be there keeping you up to date with the latest news from one of the biggest anime conventions in Denver, Colorado!

Since Nan Desu Kan is local to a few of us here at Sub Cultured, we try and make our presence known there every year. Check out out coverage from NDK 2016, and peruse all the pictures of the fantastic cosplay from the costume contests of Nan Desu Kan 2016 and Nan Desu Kan 2017!

Held at the Denver Sheraton Downtown hotel this weekend, August 31st through September 2nd, 2018, the theme of this year’s convention is Mascot Masquerade. In its now 22nd year, Nan Desu Kan 2018 boasts all of the staples that make an anime convention a stand-out, plus new additions to sweeten the experience!

With new photo shoot areas marked specifically for photographers and staff of NDK photographers wandering the convention floor, cosplayers should be on the look out for the bright vests and badges of NDK Staff! Be sure to ensure your cosplay, props, and access badge are all up to code by checking up on the Rules and Policies that are detailed on their website and in the program. There are no strange or out of the ordinary rules, as convention organizers are setting up a fun event, in a fun location, and that is paramount!

Beyond the huge expo hall full of Artists, prints, and goodies galore, Nan Desu Kan has also focused on upping the gaming presence for 2018. Nan Desu Kan has doubled the size of the gaming area, located on the 2nd floor of the Tower Building.

Gaming not your style? Nan Desu Kan’s wall-to-wall programming and panels this year also have a lot of really interesting topics. Notable events include Q&A’s with voice actors, cosplay round tables, debates and more! For more details, check out the Nan Desu Kan 2018 program linked below. Be sure to make note of panels you want to attend beforehand!

Looking for more than panels and prints? There is plenty of after hours programming going on during Nan Desu Kan After Dark! On Friday night, be sure to stop by the 18+ burlesque show, Talk Nerdy to Me, or the J-Pop Dance! And on Saturday, don’t forget to grab your best mask and head over to the Masquerave or learn how to take cosplay selfies with HeatherAfter Cosplay.

Nan Desu Kan 2018 will be held August 31st – September 2nd and takes place at the Denver Sheraton Downtown, which is conveniently located in the heart of Denver, Colorado. Our team from Sub Cultured will be at the convention first thing Saturday, and we will be staying on location for the entirety of the weekend. We hope to see a bunch of you there, and for those who cannot make it we will take pictures of as many costumes and moments as we can, and share them throughout the week following the event.

Tickets are still available online, so come soak up some of the panels and programming, and be sure to say hi! Follow us on Twitter @SubCultured and Facebook for updates from the show floor or keep an eye on our convention coverage, and be sure to check back for our Nan Desu Kan 2018 recap and cosplay gallery!

NDK 2018 Program Download!

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