Sakura-Con
John has gone on to voice hundreds shows and characters with Sentai Films, Funimation, ADV Films, Switchblade Films, Okratron 5000, Gearbox, Seraphim Digital and Illumitoons just to name a few. John’s wife once quipped that there are certain actors who might be the “Brad Pitts” of anime but John is the “Kevin Bacon” of anime.
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Sakura-Con Welcomes Leah Clark
Leah Clark is an American voice actor primarily associated with FUNimation productions. Along with regular voice work at Funimation, her voice can also be heard on industrials and video games such as Smite and Borderlands II.
Sakura-Con Welcomes Rumi Okubo and Yosuke Shiokawa
Rumi Okubo is a voice actress who has accomplished so much in her young career. She has been involved in many high profile projects including SERVANT x SERVICE, Magi: The Kingdom of Magic and Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic.
In 2000, Mr. Shiokawa started his career at Square (currently Square Enix) and joined SQUARE ENIX, INC. (North America) in 2009. Prior to his current position at DELiGHTWORKS Inc., Mr. Shiokawa also worked for Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.’s Tokyo RPG Factory.
Sakura-Con welcomes Chiharu Sawashiro and Takanori Matsuoka
This is Chiharu Sawashiro‘s first American convention, and he will appear at Sakura Con to promote the new upcoming anime, “Caligula” in which he voices one of the main characters, Ritsu Shikishima. Come see him in the special Caligula panel, with an exclusive screening of this new show!
In Takanori Matsuoka‘s latest project, he is the Producer for the upcoming anime, “Caligula”, which is scheduled for an April 2018 release. Come see him in the special Caligula world premiere panel exclusively here at Sakura Con!
Sakura-Con welcomes Mint Neko
MINT has collaborated with many Japanese artists and is becoming one of the leading young designer in Japan.
In June 2017, their flagship shop, “MINT NeKO TOKYO, was opened in Tokyo.
Sakura-Con Welcomes Ian Sinclair & Max Mittelman
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, Dandy from Space Dandy, Berkut in Fire Emblem Shadows of Valentia, and many more…
Although Max Mittelman is well known as Saitama in ONE-PUNCH MAN, he’s also given life the hotheaded troublemaker with a heart of gold, Ryuji, in PERSONA 5, the carefree and always hungry, Plagg, in MIRACULOUS LADYBUG, and the lazy yet virtuous sin of sloth, King, from SEVEN DEADLY SINS.
Moi-même-Moitié Tea Party Tickets Application Coming
Moi-même-Moitié Tea Party tickets may be applied for beginning Monday March 12th and will be accepted until capacity is reached. You may apply via a link that will go live at this website.
Tickets will be limited, so be sure to apply right away, don’t miss out!
Moi-même-Moitié Fashion Show
Sakura-Con and FAKE STAR USA are seeking volunteer models for the first-ever Moi-même-Moitié fashion show in the US!
All completed applications are due no later than February 24th, 11:59 PM (PST).
Volunteer Models needed for the Mint Neko Fashion Show!
Always wanted to be in a Fashion show?
Well here’s your chance!
MINT NeKO Tokyo is holding an open call for models. Selected applicants will model in the MINT NeKO fashion at Sakura-Con Saturday 3/31/18.
Sakura-Con Welcomes Robbie Daymond
Robbie Daymond is a Native-American Voice Artist, Actor, and Performer based in Los Angeles. In the Anime world Robbie may be best known as the most prolific voice of Tuxedo Mask in VIZ’s dub of Sailor Moon & Sailor Moon Crystal.