Sakura-Con

You can apply here: 2025 Sakura-Con Cosplay Chess Application

If you’ve never been in Cosplay Chess before and just want to sample the carnage, consider applying for our Improv Cosplay Chess where the audience gets to be a part of the action! If you’d rather watch from the sidelines, we are also looking for Stage Ninjas to help with special moves and to keep the fights moving along. No headbands required, but there will be running involved! If you have any questions about Cosplay Chess, please feel free to send an email to cosplay.chess@sakuracon.org.

Hope to see you at Sakura-Con 2025!

Now is the time to get your membership at the lowest price all year! This price is only available until April 24, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. PDT—membership prices increase after!

For more information or to get your membership, see our Registration page at https://sakuracon.org/registration/.

See you all at our concert tonight – Main Stage at 7PM.

Don’t forget to grab your OKAMOTOs shirt and get it signed by US on Sunday at 11AM.

Ticket holders will be emailed full details including the following information: Day Sunday April 1st; Check in is at 12; Event starts at 1:00pm; Location “Princessa I” at the Grand Hyatt.

Regrettably, DJ guest TeddyLoid is unable to attend due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances. He sends his apologies to fans who were looking forward to his appearance and gives his best regards to Sakura-Con.

The Scavenger Hunt returns this year! Starting at 9AM on Friday, go to www.sakurahunt.org/play and start finding the QR codes hidden around the con. Find all 12 and get an exclusive mascot pin!

No smartphone? No problem! Go to the Info Booth on Floor 4 and pick up a paper form.

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Produced by the acclaimed studio BONES, this highly anticipated film features a brand new story with the original voice cast and staff from the TV series. Discover what happens when the Armed Detective Agency is threatened by an onslaught of unprecedentedly powerful enemies, and the city of Yokohama falls into a terrifying nightmare.

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It is time once again for the ever-popular Sakura-Con Guest Reception!

Most Guests of Honor attend the Guest Reception, but there are always a few exceptions. Most often, this is due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts. Please see the Guest Reception Page for full details: Guest Reception Reservations

Download our FREE Guidebook from your App Store. It’s always the most up-to-date resource! It’s also got special features that let you plan your Sakura-Con!

The 2019 Sakura-Con Artist Alley form is now open for submissions!

We are only accepting applications until the Dec 16th, 11:59 PST.

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This is a multiple-choice, open-book, take-home quiz that begins on the Sakura-con site three weeks before the convention.

You can look up anything you want to get the answer.

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As members of  ANCEA/Sakura-Con, you are invited to celebrate Sakura-Con’s 21st Year!

This newsletter is meant to help you prepare for this year’s convention, and to share a little preview of what’s to come. Enjoy! And always, remember that if you have ANY questions about ANCEA/Sakura-Con please e-mail us.

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Mr. Yokota was the producer for Air Movie, Kanon TV show and the animation director for Death Note. He was the character designer for Magical Kanan, Angelium, Rune Soldier Louie and Naruto Shippuden. Gaming fans will recognize his work in BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II as the animation director and director of the opening sequence.

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