Voice Actors
Cosplay Guest
Artist Guest
Entertainment
Kamikaze Snowmen
The awesome Emcees for the awesome ceremonies, and more, we all look forward to!
Werkforce
Built by a group of friends that want to show you the joys of drag! We’ve graced your stage, (some of us twice if you squint) and now we’re back again! Bringing you a variety of cosplay drag, right to your Saturday night Mainstage! Come see what we’ve got to offer you in 2026 and donate to charity!
Werkforce will host an 18+ show on Saturday night and an all-attendee panel either Friday or Sunday. Keep your eye peeled for the opportunity!!
Samurai Dan
Samurai Dan has been training and teaching the martial science of the Samurai warriors for over 25 years. Founder of the Akita-Ken Dojo, Dan travels the US and Canada, dedicated to keeping the arts of Japan’s greatest warriors alive. Aided frequently by his amazing wife Jillian, and their adorable Akitas, he teaches a variety of classes and lectures at cons everywhere. Be sure to like them at www.facebook.com/SamuraiDanAndJillian and join them on Discord!
Samurai Dan and his dojo will showcase their samurai skills and allow attendees to learn samurai ways in his dojo lessons. Keep your eyes peeled for the fun!!!
Outdoor Event
Saturday on the back patio
Incendiary NPCs
Incendiary NPCs are a theatrical fire performance troupe that blends flame, folly, and fantasy into an immersive experience where the line between audience and adventurer grows thin.
Founded in 2024 and based in eastern Iowa, this troupe hosts over 15 years of experience in fire performance over a variety of props. Every show is unique and gives you the opportunity to see what these combustible characters have to offer.
Music and Fun
DJ????? @.@
Entertaining music?
Interested in being a Guest of Honor at Anime Iowa?
Are you a voice actor, artist, professional cosplayer, or representative for anyone that would be brought to an event as a Guest? Are you interested in being a guest at Anime Iowa? Or having your clients join us?
this is an application to be used to help show your interest as well as give us an idea of what you are looking for from us and the experience. This will also, hopefully, help contract write ups go smoothly for all.
Autograph Policies:
To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, the Guests Team asks that attendees observe the following guidelines for autographs:
1) Please remain in an orderly line.
2) Please limit yourself to two (2) items you want signed.
3) Please do not bring in bootleg, pirated, or non-licensed merchandise to be signed.
4) Some guests may allow fan art to be signed. Fan art that is overly lewd, violent, or otherwise objectionable may not be signed.
5) Be respectful of Guests’ personal spaces! Always ask permission for photos, hugs, high fives, and more.
6) Some Guests may charge a fee for additional autographs after your first item, or for photos, etc…
7) Information about each Guest and their preferences will be posted on a whiteboard at each session
8) Staff reserve the final right to make judgments regarding requests.
For the formal signings (not the at the Marketplace booths) Sponsors of Anime Iowa will be allowed to form the head of the line up until the start of the autograph session. Once the session has started, they will need to queue up at the end of the line.
