There is an itasha display of cars decorated with anime-themed artwork, and a cosplay café with reservation and take-out options.

[5] Overload has become more diverse in recent years following the dropping of "Doujin" from the convention's name, with a focus on wider comic work from 2011 on.

[6] Additional events have included the 2011 Game Development panel,[7] and the 2012 art exhibition at Unitec Snow White Gallery of Japanese anime artist Fuzichoco.

[11] In 2022, Overload held an exhibition featuring production art from the Evangelion series, supported by Groundworks Co., Ltd. and Bandai Namco Asia.

Autographed shikishi from guests and original drawings from mangaka who have attended previous Overload events are framed and displayed at the Graphic Novel Cafe in Auckland.