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Leah Clark is a voice actor and writer most known for her works at Funimation and Crunchyroll.

Her voice is most often recognized as Himiko Toga in My Hero Academia, Mavis Vermillion in Fairy Tail, Miss Kobayashi in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, Asia Argento in Highschool DXD, Blair in Soul Eater, Coby and Miss Double Finger in One Piece, and Megumi in Fruits Basket.

She can also be heard as Carlita in Pokemon Black/White movie, Maron in Dragonball GT, Mio in Nichijou, Osaragi in Love is War, Ikuno in Darling in the Franxx, Minatsuki in Deadman Wonderland, Fuyuki in Sgt Frog, Saki Morami in Eden of the East, and Minami in Baka and Test. She has voiced over 350 characters in anime and video games; as well as commercial VO and narration.

Some of Leah’s favorite script adaptations include My Dress-up Darling, SK8 Infinity, Tomo Chan is a Girl, Yamada’s First Time, Panty and Stocking, Chio’s School Road, How Not to Summon a Demon Lord, and How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?.  Her writing is most often recognized by her quirky sense of humor and a knack for realistic, heartfelt dialogue.

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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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Natalie Van Sistine is a voice actress, audio engineer, and writer who currently lives near Dallas with her dog, Nico.

You can hear her as Yor Forger in Spy X Family, Star and Stripe in My Hero Academia, Miorine in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, the Fox Devil in Chainsaw Man, Irene Adler/James Bonde in Moriarty the Patriot, Lilith in The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious, Arnheid in Vinland Saga, Natsuko Aki in Re: Cutie Honey, and dozens of other anime, including Attack on Titan, Kaguya Sama: Love is War, Full Dive, Pop Team Epic, Overlord, and One Piece. She has also appeared in over a hundred games, including Honkai: Star Rail as Serval and World of Warcraft as Dark Ranger Velonara. You can also hear her in Hearthstone, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Higan: Eruthyll, Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, RWBY: Arrowfell, Goddess of Victory: Nikke, and Lost in Random. She can be found on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @nvansistine.

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The Cosplay Chess application form for 2024 is now open!

If you would like to participate please fill out the form here:

Cosplay Chess 2024 Form

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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!

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Deadline for entries is February 14!

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Over the past decade, Alex has voiced characters in over fifty shows.

Favorites include Aizawa (Eraserhead) in My Hero Academia, Decim in Death Parade, Makishima in Psycho Pass, and Kaku in One Piece. Alex is also an accomplished stage actor and director, spending the past ten years as a member of the Resident Acting Company at the Dallas Theater Center. Alex currently stars as the English voice of Loid Forger (Twilight) in Spy x Family.

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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.

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IG: Reol れをる(@rrreol999) • Instagram写真と動画

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Megan Shipman works professionally as a Voice Actor and ADR Director for many different games, projects, and shows.

She’s voiced characters like Anya Forger in “SPYxFAMILY“,  Shion in “Sing a Bit of Harmony”, La Brava from “My Hero Academia”, Gigi Andalucia from “Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway”, Mayuri Shiina from “Steins;Gate 0“, Grey from “Black Clover”, Homura from “Dr. Stone”, Maple from “BOFURI”, Yuzu Aihara from “Citrus“, Aoba Suzukaze from “New Game!“, Camie from “One Piece”, Mare Bello Fiore from “Overlord“, Eripiyo from “If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It To The Budokan I Would Die”, Aries Spring from “Astra Lost in Space”, Snow White from “Magical Girl Raising Project“, Chibi from “Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits“, Rikou Takitsubo from “A Certain Scientific Railgun S“,  Mio Shimazu from “Yu-No: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World“, Yuzuru Yamai from “Date-A-Live“, IF from “Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation“, Shimakaze from “Kantai Collection“, Cassidy from “Dimension W“, Arisa Meigo from “A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion“, Hibari from “Senran Kagura“, and Corriente from “Show by Rock!!“.

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