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FILMINATION Co., Ltd. (Japan), in collaboration with GKIDS Films (USA) and the Hyogo Business & Cultural Center, will host a special screening of Japanese animated films at Sakura-Con!

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Stitchfully Bewitched

Brewing one mean seam at a time, Stitchfully Bewitched is an award-winning cosplayer and a professional seamstress. She has over a decade of experience in both costume and apparel design. She has a deep affection for costume designing and enjoys… [Read more]

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Abradorable

Abradorable, or Abra for short, is an award winning cosplayer from Florida that started her competition journey in 2010. She is best known for her over-the-top prop work using materials ranging from foam to fiberglass. She mastered her craft in cosplay… [Read more]

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Tealiosk

Meet Tealiosk, your friendly neighborhood seamstress and cosplay superstar! With decades of sewing experience under her belt, she’s a fabric wizard who can whip up jaw-dropping costumes faster than you can say “Just Dance!” She’s a proud advocate for inclu… [Read more]

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This is a multiple-choice, open-book, take-home quiz that begins on the Sakura-con site three weeks before the convention.

This is a multiple-choice, open-book, take-home quiz that begins on the Sakura-Con site three weeks before the convention.  You are encouraged to use any resource at your disposal.  Some of the questions will test your understanding and ability to analyze anime, not just your memory.  Instead, you will need to do research into the real world of such topics as art, geography, history, literature, music and science.  The answers to the questions will provide additional context and meaning to the anime that you already enjoy.

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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 cherry blossoms are blooming and spring is upon us for another Sakurumble! 

Sakurumble is returning with two fantastic events at Sakura-Con 2025! Head over to Summit on Friday and Saturday to cheer on your favorite characters – or for the downfall of your least – to decide the winner. Charisma makes all the difference in this no-contact sport!

Do you hear the roar of the crowd for you? Ready for the showdown? Experienced or novice, we want to hear from you.

Applications open now until April 4! Apply today!

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