Thank you to everyone who visited our photobooth at Sakura-Con 2024.
We’re so happy to be able to share your amazing cosplays!
We’d like to offer a special thanks to Mahou Photo for their fantastic work; you can find them on X / Instagram at @MahouPhotoPNW & online at https://MahouPhoto.com/!
Lucien is a voice actor specializing in characters for animation, video games, commercials, and other media. His animation credits include Robin in Batman: Mechs vs. Mutants, Akaza in Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Mahito in Jujutsu Kaisen, Zoicite and Motoki in the Viz Media dub of Sailor Moon, Waver Velvet in Fate/Zero and Lord El Melloi II’s Case Files, Amuro Ray in Gundam: The Origin, Okami in Aggretsuko, Takumu Mayuzumi in Accel World, Ja’far in Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic and Magi: Adventure of Sinbad, Keisuke Baji in Tokyo Revengers, Tatara Totsuka in K, and Blue in Pokémon Origins.
Video game credits include Felix in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Dust in Dust: An Elysian Tail, Kibo and Hifumi Yamada in the Danganronpa series, Clover Cookie in Cookie Run: Kingdom, Elliot Craig in Trails of Cold Steel, Hojo in Monster Hunter: Rise, Aries in Fallout 76, Amador Jack in Deathloop, Spartan Voiceprint 2SAW in Halo Infinite, and additional voices Spider Man: Miles Morales, World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Elder Scrolls: Blades, and a multitude of characters for Shadowverse.
You can find out more about Lucien and his work by visiting his web-site at luciendodge.com.
Artist Alley is a venue for amateur and professional artists/artisans to sell their anime, manga and Japanese inspired works to the general convention members. This includes comic book artists, illustrators, makers of small cosplay accessories, and much more.
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The SakuraQuest Scavenger Hunt returns, this time leading you on a journey to explore the natural beauty of Japan.
The trail opens at 10am on Friday; grab a trail guide at Info Booth or go to www.sakuraquest.org to begin!
Find all 10 locations, then head to the ranger station in Summit 323 to get an exclusive mascot pin.
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Oriana Peron is a trailblazing drag performer whose effervescent persona and unique flair have captivated audiences nationwide. Originating from Bloomington, IN, Oriana’s journey began in 2006 as a cosplayer. Her passion for costumes and characters seamlessly evolved into a full-time drag career, where she now hosts electrifying events at conventions from coast to coast.
Oriana’s performances are a whimsical fusion of anime, video games, and musical artistry, creating one-of-a-kind acts that are as quirky as they are captivating. Her signature style celebrates all things nerdy, blending vibrant cosplay with high-energy drag to bring beloved characters and genres to life on stage. Her innovative approach has earned her notable features in Crunchyroll, Anime News Network, and Watermark magazine. Oriana’s dedication to her craft also extends to creating inclusive, engaging spaces for her audiences, making each show a memorable experience.
Currently, Oriana is expanding her horizons with a mission to take her anime-inspired drag shows to an international audience. Whether she’s dazzling at conventions or curating shows that spotlight other talented performers, Oriana Peron continues to push boundaries and inspire with her boundless creativity and passion for performance.
Follow Oriana for a dazzling journey through the world of cosplay and drag, and stay tuned for her next
groundbreaking show!
Hi! Do you like TCGs?
Maybe you’re a master, or maybe you’re just looking to learn the basics? No matter what, we’ve got you covered. Seasoned veteran or brand-new rookie, let us show you some of the greatest games on offer. MTG, Yugioh, Pokemon, Grand Archive, Flesh And Blood, Digimon, One Piece and more! We’ll have events and learn to play modules for every one of them and many more, too.
Come to Room 618-620 in the Arch Building between the hours of 9 AM to Midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 9 AM to 5 PM on Sunday and jam out some games, learn something new, and win some fabulous prizes. Especially the Raffle- I hear the grand prize this year is a real whale of a catch… You won’t want to miss it!
It’s Raining Cats & Dogs: A Neko & Doggo Dance Party
Sakura-Con is pleased to announce Reol will perform at this year’s convention!
Reol began creating and releasing music in 2012, and quickly hit 1 million subscribers. She was later chosen for the first global YouTube campaign, “Artist on the Rise”.
An internet-born songwriter, record producer, and rapper with clear electronic and rock influences, her music is a distinctive fusion of western and Asian pop. Her music is defined by her expressive voice combined with appealing, upbeat melodies. Currently, she has over 1.71 million Youtube subscribers with a total of 1.08 billion views, and her hit song, “THE SIXTH SENSE” exceeded 100 million streams. Reol is gaining international popularity with her one-and-only joyful, bitter dark, twisted, and kawaii vibes.
In June 2023, Reol released “Edge”, an ending theme song for the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan. In March 2024, Reol released the U.S. official WcDonald’s song, “WANT U LUV IT” in an animated music video with Studio Pierrot. In October 2024, Reol released her new song, “RE RESCUE”, for the smash hit anime series Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga-. In December, she collaborated with the popular global game, Honkai: Star Rail 崩坏: 星穹铁道(miHoYo), and produced the track “No Dazzle, No Break” for the upcoming character Rappa. Her latest track titled “SHINOBI” is also inspired by Rappa.
Connect with Reol :
Staff: https://x.com/rrreol_official
IG: Reol れをる(@rrreol999) • Instagram写真と動画
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Sally Amaki is an English/Japanese bilingual voice actress and idol performer based in Tokyo, Japan. Originally born in the United States, she moved to Japan to pursue a career in the entertainment business, primarily as a voice actress.
She is the idol and voice actress for Sakura Fujima from 22/7, and her other anime roles include Betsy Beltoise from Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Eliza Shimizu from Bocchi the Rock!, and others.
In games, she is the voice of Kiriko from Overwatch 2, and Peni Parker in Marvel Rivals.
She has also assumed the role of MC and Host to numerous programs including Aniplex Online Fest, SACRA Music News, and the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
In addition to her work as an idol as part of the 22/7 project, her broad appeal to both Western and Japanese audiences has led to her achieving the rare opportunity to portray the same anime character in both English and Japanese (Carol Olston, Tomo-chan Is a Girl!).
Her hobbies and skills include figure skating, dance, singing, and speaking conversational Spanish.
Sally Amaki also is active on her YouTube channel, which has content both in English and Japanese, with viewers not only in Japan, but also from all over the world.
Her unique position to voice characters in English and Japanese make her a rising star in the industry both in and out of Japan!
Follow Sally:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sallyamaki/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/sally_amaki
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