Stage Zero Listing – FanimeCon 2026
Friday, May 22
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Stage Zero Friday Morning Music Entertainment and Final Preparations
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Stage Zero Pre-Show Hype
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm: Triple Baka!!!
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm: Vivid Bad Squad Ultra C solo
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Vflower takes the Stage!
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm: Charisma Curtain Call
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Black & White Ball Dance Demonstration
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm: MILGRAM—The music of Deco*27
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm: VBS: NO BOYS ALLOWED!
5:00 pm – 5:15 pm: Ink & Rhythm: Chinese Fusion
5:30 pm – 5:45 pm: MEZZO”: Today Is…
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Para Para Paraty
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Idolize Project Debut Stage
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Limina’s Lounge
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Monster Hunter Challenge
10:00 pm – 2:00 am: Stage Zero After Dark
Saturday, May 23
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Fireside Chat
10:00 am – 10:15 am: Newly Lucky’s ꕤ FanimeCon Live!
10:15 am – 10:30 am: Ai Chuki: Through the Heart~!
10:30 am – 10:45 am: ☆Seishun Sparkle: Blue Spring☆
11:00 am – 11:15 am: Black & White Ball Dance Demonstration
11:30 am – 11:45 am: Special Round: Mizi’s Descent
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm: Aqours Forever!
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm: T~SKY: Infinite Sky
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm: Uma-dol Winning Live
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm: Angel Hearts Gothic Fantasy
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Fanimaid☆LIVE
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Fanimaid Café x Black & White Ball Collaboration
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Black & White Ball Dance Demonstration
5:00 pm – 5:15 pm: Doll Parade goes Visual Kei
5:30 pm – 5:45 pm: DEM☆POP LIVE!
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Games With Guests
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: QUIZ SHOW: the official game show of FanimeCon
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Stage Zero After Dark
8:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Racing to your Heart!
9:00 pm – 2:00 am: Stage Zero After Dark
Sunday, May 24
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Fireside Chat
10:00 am – 10:15 am: Jump By Jump’s First Live
10:30 am – 10:45 am: BayAnimeDance Lovelive Stage
11:00 am – 11:15 am: Black & White Ball Dance Demonstration
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: ♠︎ ♣ ★ Kiss of Party ☆♢♡
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm: Con-STELLE-ation ☆
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm: Dazzling Star☆Sparkling Stage
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm: Selkie’s Jazz Oasis
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm: The 5ftJyants
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Fanimaid☆LIVE
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Black & White Ball Dance Demonstration
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Charity Auction
5:00 pm – 5:15 pm: Guardians of your Heart ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
5:30 pm – 5:50 pm: Otaku Acoustics
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Spectrum
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Knights: Secret Mission LIVE!!
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: When Anime Meets Wotagei
7:30 pm – 2:00 am: Stage Zero After Dark
Monday, May 25
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Fireside Chat
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: K-Pop DJ/VJ Intermission at Stage Zero
10:00 am – 10:30 am: A Star’s Beginning
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Trademark LIVE!
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: 25☆Star’s Empty Sekai
Not sure what’s happening on Stage Zero? Check out the descriptions of the events and performances on Stage Zero below!
Please note: the schedule for events and performances on Stage Zero is subject to change.
Stage Zero Programming
Various Times Throughout FanimeCon
At any moment of your magical journey, Stage Zero is here for you. If you need directions to the nearest hall of dealers, or want to try to score some free stuff for your travels, pass on by the stage!
Stage Zero Friday Morning Music Entertainment and Final Preparations
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00 am, 3 hours
Come and join us for some musical entertainment while Stage Zero gets the last touches ready for Opening Ceremonies. You can wait while listening to some wonderful music!
Stage Zero Pre-Show Hype
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm, 1 hour
We’re an hour away from the official start of FanimeCon 2026, and we just might surprise you with a few contests and other forms of entertainment before we start.
Opening Ceremonies
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm, 1 hour
You can’t have a magical sound adventure without knowing who you may run into. Let your eyes and ears feast on the starting point of this wild journey known as FanimeCon!
For more information on Opening Ceremonies, click here.
Triple Baka!!!
Pixel, Dream, and Destiny
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm, 15 minutes
Come see Miku, Neru, and Teto perform the Vocaloid classic, Triple Baka!
Vivid Bad Squad Ultra C solo
sakukitstu
Friday, May 23, 2026 at 2:15 pm, 15 minutes
With Vivid Bad Squad coming to FanimeCon, it is time for them to reach the world! However, it seems like Akito is performing alone…?
Vflower takes the Stage!
vfl0wer_luvr
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm, 15 minutes
Calling all Vocaloid fans! Get ready for some iconic Vflower songs, and make sure to turn your penlights to purple!
Charisma Curtain Call
Anemone Starz!
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm, 15 minutes
The Charisma House is having a clash of talents! Ohse vs Iori: K-Pop vs theater in a brutal showdown. Come witness this No-Win Fight!
Black & White Ball Dance Demonstration
Black & White Ball Dance Demonstration
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:30 pm, 30 minutes
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am, 15 minutes
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 4:00 pm, 30 minutes
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 11:00 am, 15 minutes
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:15 pm, 30 minutes
Think ballroom dance is something only your grandparents do? Think again! Allow the Black & White Ball Team to show you how to make your dance moves classy and fun!
For more information on the Black & White Ball, click here.
MILGRAM—The music of Deco*27
Dazzling_Etoile
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm, 15 minutes
Join Yuno Kashiki in this heart-throbbing musical showcase, featuring songs from vocaloid producer Deco*27!!
VBS: NO BOYS ALLOWED!
Plastic Fl✿wers
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm, 15 minutes
PERFECT COMBO!!! This troublesome sibling duo brings out the fierce and charismatic Vivids in this super thrilling playlist.
Ink & Rhythm: Chinese Fusion
9Weather♡Report6
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm, 15 minutes
Experience the China Wave! From the grace of “Wing Chun” to the beats of “Tougen Renka,” join our C-Pop fusion of tradition and anime vibes!
MEZZO”: Today Is…
Keiko and Star
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm, 15 minutes
Ever wonder why MEZZO” debuted first instead of IDOLiSH7? Come and reminisce with Tamaki and Sougo as they look back on their debut.
Para Para Paraty
J-Fashion x Fanimaid Café x Black & White Ball x Angel Hearts
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm, 30 minutes
Come watch a FanimeCon J-Fashion Department, Fanimaid Café, and Black & White Ball collaboration Para Para dance routine, and then learn the routine yourselves!
Idolize Project Debut Stage
Keiko Shion
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm, 30 minutes
Come and celebrate Idolize’s first ever idol solo stage! Join us as Keiko finally makes her idol debut with songs from her favorite series!!
Limina’s Lounge
Limina
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm, 30 minutes
Sit back, relax, and join singer-songwriter-cosplayer Limina for an anime and video game-inspired jazz, R&B, citypop easy listening show
Monster Hunter Challenge
Maguma
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 8:00 pm, 2 hours
Welcome to the New World, young hunters! We have a small problem and need your help clearing out a few monsters! Join Guest of Honor Maguma in the hunt—you can win fun prizes and watch some INTENSE MONSTER HUNTING ACTION!
Stage Zero After Dark
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 pm, 4 hours
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 pm, 5 hours
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm, 6.5 hours
Stage Zero invites you to join us as we play some games with our hosts. We’ll post a list of the games we’re playing that evening, and we just might invite you to participate! So get ready for A-tier gaming with S-tier laziness!
Fireside Chat
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 am, 1 hour
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 9:00 am, 1 hour
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:00 am, 1 hour
Rob Miles, a guru of information, sits down with you to give you a view into where we have come from, where we are going, and what we can do to assist in shaping this Anime World we live in. Bring your own breakfast.
Newly Lucky’s ꕤ FanimeCon Live!
Newly ꕤ Idols
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am, 15 minutes
The happy go lucky Idol group More More Jump! is here to perform for you all at FanimeCon Stage Zero! Rin, Miku, and Luka might be there!
Ai Chuki: Through the Heart~!
Ai Chuki
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:15 am, 15 minutes
Get ready to wave your penlights with the trio Miku, Rin, and Len! Feel your heart beat faster with every exciting song and dance!☆
☆Seishun Sparkle: Blue Spring☆
S.O.L.A.R.
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30 am, 15 minutes
Come check out the vibrant J-Pop dance showcase celebrating friendship, dreams, and the energy of Japanese “Blue Spring” culture! ✨
Special Round: Mizi’s Descent
Petrichor
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:30 am, 15 minutes
Experience this unique take on Mizi’s descent into madness during and after the events of Alien Stage!
Aqours Forever!
fragil♡ve
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm, 15 minutes
From zero to one and from one to something even greater! Join fragil♡ve as Aqours, in a dance performance you don’t want to miss!
T~SKY: Infinite Sky
T~SKY
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:30 pm, 15 minutes
With so many stars in such an infinite sky, look at the cluster that shines the brightest! T~SKY presents a brightly shining live!
Uma-dol Winning Live
Uma-dols
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm, 15 minutes
Cheer on your favorite Umamusume in a special FanimeCon winning live concert that features some of your favorite Umamusume songs!
Angel Hearts Gothic Fantasy
Angel Hearts
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm, 15 minutes
Angel Hearts is a veteran kaigai idol group based in CA, performing since 2003. Let’s fly with sparkling angelic smiles into Gothic Fantasy!
Fanimaid☆LIVE
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm, 1 hour
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm, 1 hour
The showcase everyone waits for every year! See the world’s finest maid café put on a performance show so mystical, you will be spellbound by their maid power!
For more information on Fanimaid Café, click here.
Fanimaid Café x Black & White Ball Collaboration
Fanimaid Café x Black & White Ball
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:15 pm, 30 minutes
Fanimaid Cafe and Black & White Ball Staff will demonstrate a dance routine set to music, and then teach the audience how to do it step by step.
Doll Parade goes Visual Kei
Doll Parade
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm, 15 minutes
Doll Parade is a Los Angeles-based, Asian-American alt music crew that brings vocal and dance performances across the US.
DEM☆POP LIVE!
DEM☆POP
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 5:30 pm, 15 minutes
DEM☆POP is a California-based trio, performing covers ranging from underground Japanese idols to 2D idols!
Games with Guests
Game Show
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm, 1 hour
It’s Games with Guests, where FanimeCon Guests of Honor compete for bragging rights that they won the FanimeCon Game Show!
For more information on the FanimeCon Game Show, click here.
QUIZ GAME: The Official Game Show of FanimeCon
Game Show
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm, 1 hour
It’s Quiz Game The Official FanimeCon Game Show, where contestants compete to win prizes as well as bragging rights that they won the FanimeCon Game Show!
For more information on the FanimeCon Game Show, click here.
Racing to your Heart!
Dalek Musical
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:30 pm, 30 minutes
This is a mini concert filled with anime-inspired music! But with a cute squirrel mech girl idol to sing it to you!
Jump By Jump’s First Live
Jump By Jump
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 10:00 am, 15 minutes
Join Jump By Jump, a More More Jump group from Project Sekai, perform for the first time! With five dances, we’ll have you leave with a smile!
BayAnimeDance LoveLive Stage
BayAnimeDance
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 10:30 am, 15 minutes
A high-energy LoveLive dance showcase featuring multiple group performances celebrating the series’ music and choreography.
♠︎ ♣ ★ Kiss of Party ☆♢♡
SAKE OF L♡VE
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 11:30 am, 30 minutes
Kick off the Honeycomb Summer with Crazy:B and let ALKALOID lead your Distorted Heart into the night with an exciting dance performance!
Con-STELLE-ation ☆
Jenni
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm, 15 minutes
ੈ✩‧₊˚Join the Astral Express for a cosmic dance performance of Stelle to popular K-Pop songs!
Dazzling Star☆Sparkling Stage
Momo
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 12:30 pm, 15 minutes
A musical cosplay performance! Starring Tsukasa Tenma
Selkie’s Jazz Oasis
Selkie
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm, 15 minutes
Kaigai idol Selkie comes to Stage Zero all the way from sunny San Diego to serenade you with a selection of jazz from beloved games and anime!
The 5ftJyants
5ftJyants
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1:30 pm, 15 minutes
We’re a performance team repping the Get Down Dance Studios, combining our love for street dance and nerd culture to put on shows for you all!
Charity Auction
Charity Auction
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:00 pm, 1 hour
Open your hearts and your wallets to this great opportunity to obtain rare items! All funds raised will be donated to charity!
Guardians of your Heart ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
Neo Guardians
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm, 15 minutes
Hop, step, jump with us during this Shugo Chara performance! Heart UNLOCK!
Otaku Acoustics
Otaku Acoustics
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 5:30 pm, 20 minutes
Just your friendly neighborhood acoustic boi bringing you classic videogame and anime songs you love reborn.
Spectrum
Spectrum
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm, 30 minutes
Spectrum is a performance team that started in San Mateo in November of 2013 and is now full of members from all parts of the Bay Area.
Knights: Secret Mission LIVE!!
NYAITSU
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm, 30 minutes
A mysterious group of phantom thieves is out to steal your heart! Join Knights on a musical mission full of love for their dear princesses!
When Anime Meets Wotagei
SanFlare
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm, 30 minutes
Did you see wotagei in Oshi no Ko? This unique otaku culture has been around long before the show! Come see it live and feel the hype!
K-Pop DJ/VJ Session at Stage Zero
DJ Peter Lo
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10:30 am, between performances
Get down to your favorite K-Pop songs and hits at Stage Zero as DJ Peter Lo performs a live video and music mix. Featuring LE SSERAFIM, TWICE, KATSEYE, ATEEZ, Stray Kids, BTS, XG, Blackpink, and many more!
A Star’s Beginning
Cosmic Idols
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10:00 am, 30 minutes
We’ve traveled the galaxy and are returning to FanimeCon!! Come see what Cosmic Idols have in store after wishing on a magical shooting star!
Trademark LIVE!
Trademark
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm, 30 minutes
With high-energy performances and idol magic, Trademark is here to light up the stage! Grab your light sticks and get ready to have fun!
25☆Star’s Empty Sekai
Wonderland☆Stars
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm, 30 minutes
Hit play on the UNLISTED song and join us in our Empty Sekai. The members of Nightcord at 25 and Kagamine Rin & Len are all waiting for you.