Mary Elizabeth McGlynn is a voice over actress, writer, singer and director. As an actress, she portrayed Major Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost In The Shell Innocence, Solid State Society and Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex for which she won the American Anime Award for Best Actress. You can also hear her as the Female Crusader in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, Kurutsu in Ghost in the Shell Arise, Mrs. Maheswaran in Steven Universe, Sei in Alpha Protocol and Nora in Final Fantasy XIII. Some of her other popular roles are Cornelia in Code Geass, Kurenai from Naruto, Julia from Cowboy Bebop, Zanpakuto from Bleach, Helba and Bordeau from .hack, Jagura from Wolf’s Rain, Nuriko in Fushigi Yuugi and Caroline from Vampire Hunter D. She recurs on Geek & Sundry’s Critical Role as Zahra Hydris, a tiefling warlock. Mary …

Hotels are now open for reservations! Please check sakuracon.org/hotels-travel/hotels for available rooms.

Johnny Yong Bosch got his start fighting giant bugs as Adam Park, the Black Ranger, Green Zeo and Green Turbo Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. It is a role that he would play for three and a half seasons on television, two motion pictures and two special guest appearances in future Power Rangers seasons. After Power Rangers, Johnny became very involved in the world of voice over. His first major voice acting role was Vash the Stampede in Trigun. He later went on to voice Kaneda in Akira, Renton in Eureka Seven, Kiba in Wolf’s Rain, Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass, Izaya in Durarara and Yukio in Blue Exorcist, Sasori in Naruto, Artemis in Sailor Moon, Hajime in Danganronpa 2, Makoto Tachibana in Free!, Nate in Yokai Watch, Orga in Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded …

We have an urgent need for general staffers in both the Cosplay Repair Station and Manga Library. If you are interested in volunteering please email volunteers@sakuracon.org Manga Library Staff Requirements:

The Cosplay Contest 2022 Sign-Ups are opening soon! On Feb. 6th, 12pm PST the sign-ups are first come, first serve, check out the rules here: https://sakuracon.org/programming/contests/costume-contest/ If you have any questions, please email us at cosplay@sakuracon.orgIt is late, but if this can be posted tomorrow for people to know the sign ups are opening on Sunday, that would be great!

Exhibits Hall is looking for volunteers who are dependable team players to join our team. Prior experience a plus. We are looking for individuals who take directions well, are punctual, and clearly communicate. The expectation is that all our Exhibits Hall staff will set an example on consistent, proper face masking. We lead by example. You’ll be required to do 16 hours over the course of the con leaving plenty of freedom in your schedule to explore and participate in other con activities. Come join Team Exhibits Hall! You must be at least 16 years old. You must show proof of full vaccination (at least 2 doses), no exceptions.

Come one come all to the brawl of the year! Magic versus Melee! Fisticuffs and spells. Join us and put your best defense on the line! Cosplay Chess is now accepting applications for all three games, Friday Night’s Late Night, Saturday’s Main and Sunday’s Improvise. If you have any questions, please email us at cosplaychess@sakuracon.org

Hisayuki Tabata started his career as an animator in Tokyo. A twenty year veteran of the industry, Mr. Tabata has worked on many well-known projects over the years.  He has contributed to Godannar (2004), Code Geass (2008), Accel World (2012), and Weathering with You (2019). He has served as an Animation director on GunxSword, Accel World, Code Geass R2, and many others. He is best known for his character designs in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Qualidea Code, and Yuyushiki. Recently, he has been working on illustrations in addition to his animation work.He also provided character design and directed the Canadian promotional video, Attakai, Fuyu Canada. (Warm, Winter Canada). Currently, he is working on a new animation project.When he isn’t working hard, he enjoys traveling and finding good wine to drink.Mr. Tabata is excited to be back in the United States for Sakura Con 2022 and hopes to see everyone …

Think you have what it takes to be Sakura-con 2022’s Idol?! Join us in this, our annual two-part event, as talented vocalists sing their favorite anime and game songs and compete to become Sakura-con Idol!

Ian Sinclair is an actor, director, and voice actor that has been working in the anime and videogame industry for over a decade. Some of his more popular roles include: Whis from DragonBall Z, Brook from One Piece, Mezō Shōji in My Hero Academia, Viktor Licht in Fire Force, Dandy from Space Dandy, Berkut in Fire Emblem Shadows of Valentia, Celestiano in Yuri on Ice, Rashid from Street Fighter V, Romano from Hetalia, Sosuke Yamazaki from Free! Eternal Summer, Chuck from Panty and Stocking, Bard from Black Butler, Toriko from Toriko, Favaro from Rage of Bahamut, Ryner Lute in Legend of the Legendary Heroes, Worick Arcangelo from Gangsta, Zapp Renfro from Blood Blockade Battlefront, Zaveid from Tales Of Zestiria, Professor Nakayama from Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, 12th from Future Diary, Yu Kanda from D Gray Man Hallow, Tatara from The Boy …