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Cassandra Lee Morris is a Los Angeles-based voice actor who has voiced nearly 300 characters for anime, video games and animation. She’s known for her versatility and fierceness, voicing everything from creatures to boys to strong and sassy fighters. Her first big anime roles were Yubel in Yu-Gi-Oh GX, then Leo and Luna in Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds. More recently, she can be heard telling exhausted gamers to get some sleep as Morgana in Persona 5 or lending her trademark sassiness to characters like Sothis in Fire Emblem, Beffica in Bugsnax and Taiga in Toradora. Other favorite roles include Fie Claussell in the Trails of Cold Steel franchise, Yuumi and Nami in League of Legends, Aoi Asahina in Danganronpa, Nero Claudius in Fate, Leafa in Sword Art Online, and Kyubey in Madoka Magica.

She grew up in Connecticut, where her love of dance and performing lead her to starring in local theater productions in middle and high school. After signing with A3 Artists Agency in New York City, she started working professionally in voiceover, commercials and indie film in high school.
After studying at NYU and living in NYC for many years, she road tripped cross-country to see what Los Angeles had to offer and hasn’t looked back!

Cassandra teaches voice acting on Zoom and loves sharing her knowledge with other actors, no matter where they are in their voice acting journey. She also loves meeting anime fans and taking ridiculous selfies like it’s a Vogue photoshoot, so stop on by her booth to say hi!

LINKS: 

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.cassandraleemorris.com
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@socassandra

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra.morris/

X/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/socassandra

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ilovecassandralee/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/cassandraleemorris

Chris Hackney is an energetic and versatile American voice actor currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Florida, Chris first pursued music in college before discovering the world of acting, which opened up a whole new creative outlet for him. After years of training and a bold cross-country move, Chris found his true passion in voiceover and hasn’t looked back since.

You can hear Chris’s dynamic performances in a wide variety of mediums, from commercials to anime, video games, and animation. He’s best known for his iconic roles such as the noble Rauru in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the fierce Dimitri in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, the smooth Kamisato Ayato in Genshin Impact, and the intense Urogi in Demon Slayer. Fans also love his chilling portrayal of Illumi in Hunter x Hunter and his badass turn as V.IV. Rusty in Armored Core 6. With each role, Chris brings characters to life with a mix of heart, energy, and fun.

Whether he’s voicing regal heroes or sinister villains, Chris is always looking for the next exciting opportunity to showcase his passion and talent. He continues to be a rising star in the voice acting world, and his fans can’t wait to see what he does next!

Cosplay Chess Applications will close this Saturday, 02/28/26 at 11:59PM Pacific. There’s still time to be a part of this annual event and help to grow our community of cosplayers! The only thing you need to qualify for Cosplay Chess is a cosplay and we welcome fandoms from all over!

For all ages, we have the first-ever Cosplay Chess Arena! Join our two mad scientists as they attempt to engineer the most powerful being in the multiverse! What could possibly go wrong? Okay, a lot could go wrong, but we’ll have fun finding out! Cosplay Chess: Arena 

For ages 18+, we have Cosplay Chess After Dark! Be a part of the battle of Mankind vs Monsters and help your team dominate the chess board! Hilarity and action meet in this tale as old as time and we encourage all newcomers and veterans alike to apply! Cosplay Chess: After Dark 

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Haruki Ishiya is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Osawa Office.

You can hear him in various works, including Hikaru Gero in “MARRIAGETOXIN”, Jiro Yamada in “Hypnosis Mic”, Shuichi Tsukamoto in “Sound! Euphonium”, and Kaoru Namikido in “Tougen Anki”.

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Hylian Cream

Hylian Cream is a Sewing Educator & Cosplayer from Southern California. With over 14 years of cosplay under her belt, she has won numerous awards for her craftsmanship and on stage performances. She is a Janome educator, working with the company…

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Akivi.cos

Aki (akivi.cos) is a Seattle-based Masters-level cosplayer specializing in advanced prop fabrication, 3D modeling, and the integration of digital and traditional craft techniques. In December 2025, Aki was selected with their cosplay partner as an International…

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Weichiadi

Wei (@weichiadi) is a cosplayer, educator, and content creator recognized for her craftsmanship expertise and her engaging “vlogtorial” style, unique approach that allows her to share both the creative/technical process and the challenges that come alo…

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From gaming to voice acting, Faye Mata is an advocate of chasing dreams. She’s best known for playing the roles of Aqua (Konosuba), Astolfo/Rider of Black (Fate/Apocrypha), Yukako Yamagishi (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Petra Macneary (Fire Emblem), Kagami (Miraculous Ladybug), and Lulu (League of Legends). She is also known as Sailor Aluminum Siren (Sailor Moon), Ling Xiaoyu (Netflix’s TEKKEN), Princess Malty (Rising of the Shield Hero), Miyu/Fukaziroh (Sword Art Online: GGO), Rin Hoshizora (Love Live!), and Neon Nostrade (Hunter x Hunter). Some game roles are NiCO (Dead or Alive 6), Lene (Fire Emblem Heroes), Daria and Lishenna (Shadowverse), and scattered throughout the world in Genshin Impact! Faye also competed semi-professionally in video game tournaments around the world such as EVO, CEO, and Pokémon Worlds under the gamertag “Princess Aura,” the same name she used as a competitor on national reality TV show WCG Ultimate Gamer (SyFy). She used to be a content creator for an eSports organization. Faye brings a lot of fun and energy to cons and currently enjoys challenging people to 1v1 battles in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fayemata
Twitter: @FayeMata
TikTok: @FayeMata
Instagram: fayematata

Eligibility: 

Cosplay Chess: Arena 

This event is open to all registered convention attendees. You must have a valid Sakura-Con badge for the day of the pre-meet and match in order to participate. 

Cosplay Chess: After Dark 

Participants in Cosplay Chess: After Dark must have a valid Sakura-Con Adult badge and obtain a Mature Audience Ribbon (Valid government issued ID Required to get ribbon) provided by the Convention. Minors are not allowed to participate in mature audience programming per Sakura-Con policies. 

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Prepare for an evening where elegance blossoms and fandom flourishes! Sakura-Con proudly presents the Floral Court Invitational, an exclusive Nerd Prom event designed for those who dance to the beat of their own heart.

Step into a night of sophisticated celebration, where the vibrant spirit of anime and manga meets the timeless grace of a formal ball. Adorn your finest attire—whether it’s a stunning gown, a sharp suit, or the impeccably formal wear of your favorite character. This is your chance to shine, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and create unforgettable memories under a canopy of cherry blossoms.

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Applications for 2026 Cosplay Chess are open!

Rules and Application Links are HERE

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