GUESTS
A voice actress and ADR director, best known for the role of Winry Rockbell in the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, Caitlin has been working in the anime industry since 2004. Caitlin was the ADR director for the English dub of the fan-favorite, Ouran High School Host Club, as well as the voice of Haruhi Fujioka.
Right now you can hear Caitlin as Mina Ashido in My Hero Academia, and Damian Desmond in Spy X Family. Other well-known anime roles include Vados in Dragon Ball Super, Vivi in One Piece, Evergreen in Fairy Tail, Petra in Attack on Titan, Diancie in Pokémon, Kirigiri in Danganronpa: The Animation, Machi in Fruits Basket (2019), Willow Schnee in RWBY, Haumea in Fire Force, Maki in Love Live! School Idol Project, Lilia in Yuri!!! on Ice, Hannah in Black Butler II, Miria in Baccano, Kimi in Tokyo Ghoul, Satellizer in Freezing, Miho Amakata in Free!, Kim in Soul Eater, Kyoko in Skip Beat!, Hitomi in Escaflowne (2017) and Saki in Zombie Land SAGA.
In video games, Caitlin also lends her voice to Ember in Borderlands 3, “Clever” In Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Mathilda in Fire Emblem Echoes, Rose in Tales of Zestiria, Alexandra Von Sonne in Tales of Luminaria, Elma in Xenoblade Chronicles X, Thorn in Battleborn, and, most notably, Cammy White & Decapre in Street Fighter IV, V, and 6.
Some of Caitlin’s directing credits include Fruits Basket (2019), Appare Ranman, Astra: Lost in Space, Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card, Fairy gone, Free!! (season three and all movies), Fuuka, Horimiya, Island, Lord Marksman and Vanadis, Love Live! Sunshine!!, Noragami Aragoto, Prince of Stride: Alternative, Radiant, Ranking of Kings, Riddle Story of Devil, The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent, Sakura Quest, Shadows House, Shonen Maid, Shoot! Goal to the Future, Show by Rock, Sing a Bit of Harmony, Sing Yesterday for Me, Suzuka, Takt op. Destiny, Tomo-chan is a Girl, the animated Garo series, One Piece, and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, all as an ADR Director for Crunchyroll (formerly Funimation). She has also lent her adaptive writing skills to Bang Zoom! Entertainment for such titles as Love Live! School Idol Project, Durarara x2, Yuki Yuna is a Hero, A Lull in the Sea and The Asterisk War.
For a complete list of her work, check out www.animenewsnetwork.com
You can follow Caitlin on X and Instagram: @caitlinsvoice.
SungWon Cho is a voice actor you may have heard in Delicious in Dungeon, Lackadaisy, God of War: Ragnarok, Borderlands 3, Aggretsuko, Ranking of Kings, One Piece, Pluto, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Bigtop Burger, Pokemon, Neon White, AI: The Somnium Files: Nirvana Initiative, Like a Dragon, Granblue Fantasy, Odd Taxi, Craig of the Creek, Tuca & Bertie, OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, Monster Prom, and more. You may also know him from YouTube. He loves his cats Effie and Sophie very much.
Antipode is an eccentric dance group that has combined their love of otaku/nerd culture with their love of belly dancing to create a unique form of dance known as geek belly dancing. Antipode performs throughout the year at numerous conventions. They were founded in 2006 and have performed all over the United States and even in the United Kingdom. The group is currently made up of three dancers: co-directors Ayla, the choreographer; and Merika, the costumer; and member Kaiya, our quirky propmaster. Though primarily the three, Antipode has had multiple guest dancers grace their shows. Fusing the theatrics of acting with a mix of cosplay, pop-culture, and off-beat humor Antipode brings the audience not just dance, but full geek entertainment.
Catbus Collective is a seven piece jazz ensemble known for its unique fusion of anime/Ghibli soundtracks and jazz music. Founded by Jasper Dutz, the ensemble showcases the talent of NYC AAPI musicians who share a collective interest in Japanese pop, folk, anime and video game music. Since their debut in fall of 2023, they’ve performed at anime conventions including Kogaracon, esports gaming centers, venues such as Clement’s Place and Wonderville, and held a weekly residency at the Red Pavilion in Bushwick for more than a year.
Step into the world of The Divas Drag Troupe! This incredible group of drag performers lights up stages all across the East Coast with their electrifying shows. From dazzling lip-syncs to jaw-dropping performances, these divas bring top-notch entertainment that leaves audiences wanting more.
DePiro’s Divas focuses on bringing a celebration of diversity and self-expression. They create a welcoming space where everyone feels accepted and empowered.
Lex Winter is a fan of many things, which anime and Japanese culture are but one (admittedly large) sphere. After discovering the medium through Dragon Ball Z in high school, they spent their formative college years indulging in giant robots, Pokemon, JPRGs, and Rurouni Kenshin, never expecting their coursework in cultural anthropology to ever intersect with their burgeoning fandom identity. This was only the first of many instances when the Universe decided to troll them for their obliviousness.
They’ve been a guest lecturer at Katsucon, Colossalcon, Tekko, Anime Boston, Anime North, Otakon, and many other shows, often coming back year after year to both indulge their love of anime conventions and educate their fellow fans on all manner of mythology, Japanese sacred culture, fan culture, and whatever else grabs their interests.
Tristate’s very own DJ and Producer Sasin, is a master of creating the right vibe no matter the place and time, as a purveyor of deep and infectious dance grooves and a feel-good atmosphere. His passion for music started at the young age of 3, influenced by his parents both being musicians. Throughout his life, this has influenced his drive to learning multiple instruments, writing his own music, taking formal studies in music composition while attending university, all the way to becoming a professional DJ and recording artist. From Rock, EDM, Trap, House, and to timeless classics; his understanding of music and genres is heard all throughout his high energy live sets. He is a true wizard when it comes to taking the listener on a musical journey.
Having opened for artists such as Pitbull, Jaden Smith, Vicetone, Modern Machines, Taku Takahashi, etc. he is often found playing in New York City and New Jersey’s top venues such as Premiere, Harrah’s The Pool, Marquee, Lavo, TAO, PHD, Summer Club, etc. He has quickly become one of the youngest talented DJs in the Tristate area. IT Professional by day and DJ by night, he has over 14 years of experience DJing all over the world for nightlife and festival events for organizations such as Capcom, Apollo ID, Subtle Asian Dating, AnimeNext, Otakon, and Colossalcon.
Hailing from New York and longtime resident DJ of Otakus with Attitude, SK’s signature style of mixing fuses elements of top 40/open format, jersey club, bass, & tech house, alongside familiar anime and pop culture references that transports listeners to otherworldly realms. With a diverse repertoire ranging from high-energy bangers to melodic anthems, each set is a testament to his versatility and creativity.
Mara “Glinta” is a cosplayer, occasional streamer, and Clinical Program Manager of Gender Affirming Care. Setsucon was her first anime convention and she has continued to attend it since 2014. In 2017, she began emceeing for Setsucon and loves returning to her hometown convention every year. When she isn’t cosplaying, Glinta occasionally streams a variety of games (and would like to start doing so more regularly), supervises LGBTQIA2S+ centered health care at a medical clinic, and is deep in critically acclaimed MMOPRG Final Fantasy XIV (with free trial up to level 70!). You can find her online in most spaces under the handle AHintofGlints and SilverSh33p, where she always loves talking about games with others!
Founded in 2007 by the Penn State Anime Organization, Setsucon brings anime, manga, and Japanese culture to the winter months in Central Pennsylvania.
