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Stage Zero Applications are Now Open!

Stage Zero is now taking applications to perform for FanimeCon 2025! There’s space for all sorts of performances at Stage Zero, from dancing, musical performances, demonstrations, and more! IMPORTANT: Performers on Stage Zero are subject to the rules and regulations of the San Jose Convention Center, ...

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FanimeCon 2025 Artist Alley Applications

Calling all Artists!  FanimeCon’s 2025 Artist Alley Applications will be opening on January 26th, 8:00AM (PST) through January 27th 8:00PM (PST) OR until we receive 1,000 applications.  Before the application window opens, Artists can create an account early to prepare portfolios before submissions are open, so ...

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Updates for FanimeCon 2025 Artist Alley Applicants!

Calling all Artists!  FanimeCon will soon be accepting applications for our 2025 Artist Alley. As we begin this new cycle of applications, our team anticipates an increase in prospective applications. In recent years, we have observed more instances of applications attempting to include AI-generated art, as well ...

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FanimeCon 2025 Registration Update

Missing FanimeCon? Wanting to get a head start for next year? Start planning now as FanimeCon registration opens June 20th, 2024 at 12 PM PST! 👀 We’ve chosen June 20th since the summer solstice occurs on the Northern Hemisphere aligning with our 2025 Summer Matsuri theme!

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Survive Said The Prophet

Survive Said The Prophet

Honored Guest

Survive Said The Prophet (abbreviated as SSTP) formed in Tokyo, Japan in 2011. They are an international rock band with members who possess solid skills, musicianship, and unique personalities, led by the overwhelming singing ability and charisma of Yosh, a bilingual vocalist who speaks fluent ...

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Hirokatsu Kihara

Hirokatsu Kihara

Chief Production Officer/Author

Hirokatsu Kihara is a highly accomplished industry veteran with a career spanning several decades. He began his journey as a production coordinator for the anime movie Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and quickly caught the attention of director Hayao Miyazaki. Mr. Miyazaki then ...

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Casey Mongillo

Casey Mongillo

Voice Actor

Casey Mongillo is a voice actor, gamer, and musician based in Southern California. Among their many roles, they are most known for playing Shinji Ikari in the 2019 Netflix dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion, as well as Angel Devil in Chainsaw Man, Emporio in JoJo’s Bizarre ...

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