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Nurtured on anime classics from a tender age, he spent more years than he cares to remember in what might charitably be called free-fall before landing, mostly by accident, smack dab on the industry of his dreams.

Cast as Rikichi in 2005’s Samurai 7, Tatum’s luck has held long enough for him to hoist his flag on a slew of dream roles, most notably Kyoya Otori in Ouran High School Host Club, suave, demonic Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, Tomoe from Kamisama Kiss, Kraft Lawrence from Spice & Wolf, and Okarin Rintarou from Steins;Gate. Tatum can also be heard in My Hero Academia as Teyna Iida, Louis in Fire Emblem: Engage, Moran in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and more recently asCid Highwind in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth.

Other characters the man still can’t believe he’s had the crazy luck to play include: Eneru in One Piece, Ryosuke Takahashi in Initial D, Zarbon in Dragon Ball Z Kai, Scar in Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Acnologia in Fairy Tale, and Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan. His video game credits include Sir Hammerlock from the Borderlands franchise, Julius Kresnik from Tales of Xillia 2, Mr. Foster from Killing Floor 2, Kelvin and Pendles from Battleborn, a slew of characters from SMITE, and many, many more. And the list continues to grow!

Ever the workaholic, Tatum is currently burning the midnight oil on a number of exciting projects due for release later this year. And before you ask, the “J” is silent. 

Jordan Dash Cruz is actor and director residing in DFW Texas. Originally hailing from the Sunshine State of Florida, Jordan likes long walks on the beach, most 90s sitcoms and pineapple on pizza. When he’s not busy playing video games, hanging out with his wife or admiring Ralph Macchio’s beautiful Crane kick in “The Karate Kid”, he likes to act. So much so, he’s been doing it professionally for 6 years!

You can hear him across a multitude of anime titles and video games such as: Temenos in OCTOPATH TRAVELER 2, Stark in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Aoshi Tokimitsu in BLUELOCK, Leon Fou Bartfort in Trapped in a Dating Sim, Rashad Goodman in BeyBlade Burst: Quad Drive, Taketo in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S, Senta in Hell’s Paradise, Shaun and John in SHADOWS HOUSE, Dominic in SpyXFamily, Leo Tsukinaga in Ensemble Stars!, Akito Miyake in Classroom of the Elite II, Suleiman and Tsujigiro in One Piece, Ruben/Rossa in Black Clover, Toma in Sing A Bit of Harmony, Moguo in Talentless Nana, Ryo Hoshino in The Millionaire Detective Balance:Unlimited, Titan in Dr. Stone, Tamura in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Nimble in Overlord III, Howdy Morning in Epithet Erased, Tierno in Pokemon Masters EX, College Murph in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Felix in Eternal Return, Kurenai in SMASH LEGENDS, Golden Alligator, Nabil, Nogata and Khasani in Genshin Impact, Vizier Thoth, Pixel Hammer Thor, Raxolotl Ratatoskr and Raven King Chernobog in SMITE and more!

Erica Mendez is a Chicago-native now living in Los Angeles and working in the field of voice-over. She has played many fan-favorite characters, including: Retsuko in Aggretsuko, Ryuko in KILL la KILL, Gon in Hunter x Hunter, Aladdin in Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Yuuki in Sword Art Online II, Sailor Uranus in the Viz Media dub of Sailor Moon, Megumin in Konosuba, Emma in The Promised Neverland, Akko in Little Witch Academia, Diane in Seven Deadly Sins, Nico in Love Live!, Mash in Fate/Grand Order, Raphtalia in The Rising of the Shield Hero, Bernadetta in Fire Emblem Three Houses, and Kamisato Ayaka in Genshin Impact.

Jordan Dash Cruz is actor and director residing in DFW Texas. Originally hailing from the Sunshine State of Florida, Jordan likes long walks on the beach, most 90s sitcoms and pineapple on pizza. When he’s not busy playing video games, hanging out with his wife or admiring Ralph Macchio’s beautiful Crane kick in “The Karate Kid”, he likes to act. So much so, he’s been doing it professionally for 6 years!

You can hear him across a multitude of anime titles and video games such as: Temenos in OCTOPATH TRAVELER 2, Stark in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Aoshi Tokimitsu in BLUELOCK, Leon Fou Bartfort in Trapped in a Dating Sim, Rashad Goodman in BeyBlade Burst: Quad Drive, Taketo in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S, Senta in Hell’s Paradise, Shaun and John in SHADOWS HOUSE, Dominic in SpyXFamily, Leo Tsukinaga in Ensemble Stars!, Akito Miyake in Classroom of the Elite II, Suleiman and Tsujigiro in One Piece, Ruben/Rossa in Black Clover, Toma in Sing A Bit of Harmony, Moguo in Talentless Nana, Ryo Hoshino in The Millionaire Detective Balance:Unlimited, Titan in Dr. Stone, Tamura in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Nimble in Overlord III, Howdy Morning in Epithet Erased, Tierno in Pokemon Masters EX, College Murph in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Felix in Eternal Return, Kurenai in SMASH LEGENDS, Golden Alligator, Nabil, Nogata and Khasani in Genshin Impact, Vizier Thoth, Pixel Hammer Thor, Raxolotl Ratatoskr and Raven King Chernobog in SMITE and more!

When it comes to directing, Jordan’s had the opportunity to help assist in directing some of your anime favorites like: BLUELOCK, Trapped in a Dating Sim, Psycho Pass: Providence, MF Ghost, A Galaxy Next Door, Reign of the Seven Spellblades, Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, BOFURI Season 2, and The Great Jahy.

He’s an avid gamer, and enjoys games such as Final Fantasy, and the “Tales of” series! He’s also REALLY hoping Jet Set Radio Future gets an HD Remaster one day. Feel free to follow all of his Voice Act-y adventures on Twitter or Instagram (@DashCruzVA) where he posts about his cats, his wife, work and fun! Finally, as we say in the entertainment industry: “Make sure to: Sit back, Relax, and Enjoy the show!”

Erica Lindbeck is an actress residing in Los Angeles. She is known for her work in the voiceover industry, & is honored to have worked on a large & diverse portfolio of projects, including Futaba Sakura in Persona 5, Jessie in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Peppermint in Hi-Fi Rush, Daki in Demon Slayer, Lady Nagant in My Hero Academia, Loona in Helluva Boss, Emira Blight in The Owl House, & Black Cat in Spiderman PS4 to name a few. For news & announcements, find Erica on Twitter & Instagram.

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.

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).

Most recognized as the voice of Krillin on the wildly popular, animated TV show Dragonball Z and as an illustrator for, arguably, the most famous, independently published comic book series Elfquest, Sonny Strait has over 20 years of experience in the arts.

As a voice actor, Sonny is considered to be one of the most recognized voice actors in the business. Besides Dragonball Z’s Krillin he has worked on many popular animated characters including Maes Hughes from Full Metal Alchemist, Usopp from One Piece, Koro Sensei from Assassination Classroom. Present Mic in My Hero Academia and Cartoon Network’s original laid back, robot host Toonami Tom. He has also worked as a writer and director on several TV series including Dragonball Z, Case Closed and Lupin the Third.

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!