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Guest Announcement: Alexis Tipton
Alexis Tipton has been working in the dubbing industry since 2008 and has loved every minute of it. She can be heard in over 250 titles so far with more announcements on the way!
Guest of Honor Announcement: Ryukishi07
Ryukishi first appeared in the anime industry when he founded the doujinshi software circle, 07th Expansion, with the help of his brothers. He and his circle debuted with “Higurashi When They Cry,” a title which has grown to see several anime, manga, and live-action adaptations, fighting game spin-offs, and more!
ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D video message
We have a special video message from our musical guest ROOKiEZ IS PUNK'D!
Posted by Official ANCEA/Sakura-Con on Friday, February 15, 2019
Guest of Honor Announcement: ROOKiEZ IS PUNK’D
The band has done many theme songs for popular anime series such as “Durarara!!,” “BLEACH,” “Blue Exorcist,” “Yowamushi Pedal.” As such, their audience encompasses a wide range of age groups across all genders. In recent years, they’ve been increasingly active overseas as well, overcoming language and cultural boundaries.
Last September, they released their 2nd Full Album, The Sun Also Rises.
Sakuracon 2019 fashion guest: GOUK MIYABI
Sakuracon 2019 welcomes back the Japanese fashion brand : GOUK!This year, we are please to introduce the debut of GOUK-MIYABI Lolita designer : Karin Moriguchi.
The GOUK-MIYABI brand captures the elegance of traditional Japanese style with the cuteness of Lolita fashion. Including Moriguchi as a designer, she provides a new vision to the WA Lolita style.
Fashion Show model Applications
Always wanted to be in a Fashion show?
Well here’s your chance! GOUK MIYABI Tokyo Lolita Fashion is holding an open call for models for Sakura Con 2019.
Selected applicants will model in the GOUK MIYABI Tokyo Lolita fashion show held Saturday afternoon.
Guest of Honor Announcement: Satoshi Shiki
Sakura Con 2019 is pleased to welcome Satoshi Shiki, a manga artist and illustrator whose works include: “Attack on Titan~Before the fall~” (story by Hajime Isayama), and the newest “Dororo” (story by Osamu Tezuka). Fans may also recognize his art from “Riot,” “Kamikaze,” “Daphne in the Brilliant Blue,” “X Blade,” and many others!
This will be his first appearance at Sakura Con, and his first American appearance since 2003.
Sakura-Con 2019 Registration Now Open!
You can now register for the 2019 Sakura-Con membership:
MEMBERSHIP RATES
$55 effective starting 10-1-2018
$60 effective starting 11-1-2018
$65 effective starting 12-1-2018
$70 effective starting 2-1-2019
$80.00 at the convention
The Cosplay Contest form is now live
The Cosplay Contest form is now live and accepting applications, please hes on over to the Cosplay Contest Page to read the rules and enter.
Opening Ceremonies Video Contest is now Open!
Attention all AMV creators and video editors! Enjoy making videos? Love Sakura-Con? Want to help get people pumped up? Why not try your hand at making us a video for our Opening Ceremonies?
We want our opening video to start Sakura-Con off right, and we want you to do it. What’s in it for us? We get an awesome video to play in front of everyone at Opening Ceremonies. What’s in it for you? Getting to show off your stuff in front of everyone at Opening Ceremonies, and two complimentary memberships for Sakura-Con 2019. It’s win-win for everyone!
Cosplay Chess Forms are now Open!
Come one come all to the brawl of the year! Magic versus Melee! Fisticuffs and spells. Join us and put your best defense on the line!
Cosplay Chess is now accepting applications for all three games, Friday Night’s Late Night, Saturday’s Main and Sunday’s Improv.
Please apply at: Sakura-Con 2019 Cosplay Chess Form
If you have any questions, please email us at cosplaychess@sakuracon.org
Sakura Con Karaoke Idol 2019 Applications are Open!
Sakura-Con’s 2019 Karaoke Contest is a two-part karaoke idol contest. You must have a badge to attend Sakura-Con both Friday and Saturday to participate in this contest.
Panel Submission Start January 1st
Get your panel ideas ready, Sakura-Con 2019 Panel submission will open on January 1st!
Panel Submission are Open!
Press Application Form are Open
Sakura-Con welcomes and appreciates media coverage.
Please complete the press application below to request a press badge to Sakura-Con. You may be contacted with questions in the process of determining approval for a press badge, so please be sure to add press@sakuracon.org to your email address book or email white list in order to receive emails from Sakura-Con Press. All applications must be received electronically by March 31st.
Press Applications are now open!
Sakura-Con 2019 AMV Contest Open!
The Sakura-Con 2019 AMV Contest is now open for submissions!
Sakura-Con’s AMV contest is an event for fans to showcase their creative talents in the form of music videos. The Contest is open to anyone, be they amateur or professional!
Submissions signups and contest rules can be found HERE.