GUESTS
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.
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.
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.
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.
Founded in 2007 by the Penn State Anime Organization, Setsucon brings anime, manga, and Japanese culture to the winter months in Central Pennsylvania.
