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Most known for voicing Gyutaro (the Upper Six demon) in Demon Slayer, Sir Nighteye in my Hero Academia, Mafuyu in Given, Alear in Fire Emblem: Engage, Finral Roulacase in Black Clover, Gen in Dr. Stone, and Lawrence Bluewer in Black Butler: Public School Arc, Brandon McInnis is an LA-based voice actor, singer, and translator with over 150 roles in anime and video games, and a prolific TikTok account (>600k followers).
Having collaborated musically with content creators such as AmaLee and Jonathan Young, he regularly posts both cover songs and originals on YouTube (https://youtube.com/branmci) and Spotify (https://ffm.bio/branmci) including EPs of music originally from the anime Given and the Kingdom Hearts franchise.

Other notable roles include Yuta in SSSS.Gridman, Milo in Sabikui Bisco, Astolfo in The Case Study of Vanitas, Kenshiro Daimon in ODDTAXI, Samon Goku in Nanbaka, Sonosuke Izayoi in Danganronpa 3, Ares in Banished from the Hero’s Party, Mangod (Hitogami) in Mushoku Tensei, Yūichirō Kurono (Uncle Reaper) in Fire Force, Xane in Fire Emblem Heroes, Featherlight in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Patrick Phelps in Black Butler, Ganos in Dragon Ball Super, Iketeru in Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan, Edward of Westminster in Requiem of the Rose King, Hirano in Sasaki and Miyano, Saku in ACTORS: Song Connection, Selen in Show By Rock!!, Yuta in Stars Align, Kanata in Ensemble Stars!, Shu Bi in Back Arrow, Al Lyon in Appare-Ranman!, Leonardo in The Gymnastics Samurai, Tsubasa (Kashiwagi’s Boyfriend) in Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Dellinger in One Piece, Makoto Teruhashi in The Disastrous Life of Saiki K, Count St. Germain in Code: Realize, Keita Amano in Gamers, and many more.

Previously a software engineer, McInnis also holds a degree in Japanese and lived in Tokyo working as a translator. Having interpreted for a variety of CEOs, musicians, and manga artists, one of his most cherished professional experiences has been to do so on several occasions for Nobuo Uematsu, the famed Final Fantasy composer. McInnis can be found by his handle of @branmci on a variety of platforms including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.

Applications for 2025 Cosplay Chess went live on Sunday, February 16th at 12:00PM Pacific,
Application Link: 2025 Sakura-Con Cosplay Chess Application

Applications will be open until March 17th, 11:59PM PST. The theme for the all-ages Main Game is Red Vs Black, the same colors as our chessboard! The theme for the 18+ Late Night Game is Brains Vs Brawn.

We also have the Sunday Improv Game, where anything can happen!  

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.

Casey Mongillo is a voice actor best known as the English voice of Shinji Ikari in the 2019 dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Angel Devil in Chainsaw Man, Chilchuck Tims in Delicious in Dungeon, and Emporio in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean.

Other popular anime & dubbing credits include Pokémon Journeys (Scorbunny, Raboot, Cinderace, Raichu & Chrysa), Mob Psycho 100 (Sho Suzuki), 86 (Theo), Tribe Nine (Haru), Tokyo Revengers (young Mikey & young Takemichi), Gundam SEED (Nicol), Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War (Giselle), Miraculous Ladybug (Sandboy), Pokemon Twilight Wings (Allister & Haunter) and Komi Can’t Communicate (Onemine).

Video game credits include Shin Megami Tensei V (Nahobino), Arknights (Aak), Bugsnax (Floofty), NIKKE: Goddess of Victory (Mustang), Rune Factory 3 Special (Micah/Protagonist), Fire Emblem Heroes (Limstella), Monster Prom (Zoe, Hex & Milo), The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails (Nayuta) and a merc voice option in Unicorn Overlord. Casey has also provided voices for game franchises such as Red Dead Redemption, Starfield, Elder Scrolls, Fortnite, Final Fantasy, Honkai Star Rail, Shenmue, Star Trek Online, and Octopath Traveler.

When not voice acting, Casey can often be found playing video games, riding their skateboard, or streaming on Twitch as their South Park alter ego.

Anime Day with the Seattle Mariners is back! 

Join Sakura-Con on April 13th at T-Mobile Park for our second year of Anime Day. Come cheer on the Mariners, get your limited-edition Anime Day shirt featuring Ikuta and the Mariner Moose, and help support Sakura-Con! 

Deadline to purchase: Friday, Apr 11 at 5pm

https://www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials/anime

We are proud to announce the 2025 Cosplay Contest and 18+ Skit Contest will be opening applications on January 19th at 12PM PST. They will be open until January 25th at 11:59PM PST. Links will be posted both on the Sakura-con website and via social media posts.

Please review the updated rules for both events at the link below:

Cosplay Contest

Skit Contest 18+

Damien Haas is a voice actor, streamer, sketch comedian, and lifelong fan of all things gaming and anime. He’s known for such voice roles as Laios in “Delicious in Dungeon,” Shez in “Fire Emblem: Three Hopes,” Heller in “Starfield,” Kiyoka Kudou in “My Happy Marriage,” Van Arkride in “Trails Through Daybreak,” and many others. When he’s not just a disembodied voice, he can be found streaming multiple times per week for his wonderful Twitch community or being an internet clown on the Smosh YouTube channel.

Sakura-Con is thrilled to welcome back the Dreamland Maid Cafe! 

Dreamland Maid Café is the USA’s largest travelling Maid Café! 
Guests can expect to experience the most authentic Maid Café experience outside of Japan with immersive table-side entertainment, dazzling dance performances, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, and super-cute food and drink!

Stay tuned to our social media to see when bookings will open.

Always wanted to be in a Fashion show?
Well here’s your chance!!!!
h.NAOTO Tokyo Fashion is holding an open call for models.
Selected applicants will model in the h.NAOTO Tokyo Fashion shows held Saturday 4/19/25.

To enter, please send an email to
fashion@jhouserock.com with the following:

• Two Photos (One headshot, One full body)
• Measurements (height, weight, bust/hip/waist)
• A brief statement telling why you want to be a part of the fashion event
• All applications must be submitted by Monday March 31, 2025

All applicants must be convention attendees to be eligible.  

h.NAOTO is a charismatic gothic fashion brand, debuted in the year 2000, which sparked a global movement.

He is a central figure in Cool Japan fashion, incorporating Japan’s unique cultures of Gothic Lolita, punk, anime, games, and visual kei into fashion, and bringing about a change from “fashion for dressing up” to “fashion for acting.”  He has received support from many Cool Japan artists, including musicians such as X-JAPAN’s YOSHIKI, HYDE, and GACKT, anime voice actors, and manga artists, and even including Marilyn Manson, Amy Lee of Evanescence, and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. His fashion has a huge influence on artists around the world and has enthusiastic fans.

He has created his original fashion images involving Japanese culture along with Gothic, Lolita, and Visual-kei elements. He has also designed stage costumes for musicians and works as a lecturer at a fashion school. In recent years, he has also designed costumes for television, including costumes for Japan’s Kamen Rider and Super Sentai series.