#kogaracon 2024

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Who's that Pokémon? It's Pikachu! Please welcome our first special guest, Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld! Alyson will be taking part in a joint panel and will be participating in paid autograph signings throughout the convention.

Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld is a voice actor best known for her roles as Bonnie, Nurse Joy & Sophocles on Pokémon, Aina Ardebit in Promare; Strawberry Shortcake on Strawberry Shortcake; Polly Pocket on Polly Pocket; Olivia on Nella the Princess Knight; Rio Kastle, Queen, Grace & Gloria Tyler on Yu-Gi-Oh!; Siri on LastMan; LunaMaria Hawke in Gundam Seed Destiny; Kahori Harukawa in Psychic School Wars; Isaki in Lu Over the Wall; Sayaka Yumi in Mazinger Z: Infinity; Hansel in Secret Magic Control Agency; Joy LeFrog on Regal Academy; Musa in Winx Club; and Fraw Bow in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin.

She has provided voices for numerous cartoons, video games, toys and commercials. She can also be seen performing theatre in New York City (most recently in the critically acclaimed Once Upon A Mattress), and on-screen in her web series Crumbly Kitchen.

For more info, check out her website, follow her on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok!

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Please welcome back Chef J’s Latin Dragon as our second food vendor!

Chef J brings his own take on Upscale Asian & Latin Fusion with a street food style twist Hitting the streets daily, Chef J's Latin Dragon is a premier Asian-Latin Fusion Food Truck that provides quick and delicious food on-the-go. Whether you’re in need of a delicious bite or just don’t have time to sit and eat, we got you covered. Definitely try their scallion pancake quesadillas and more!

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"Hello Trailblazers, I am nobody’s shadow…"

Please welcome our next guest, Nicholas Leung. Nicholas Leung will participate in the joint voice actor panel and will be hosting paid autograph sessions. May this journey at Kogaracon 2024 lead us starward!

Nicholas Leung is an artist born and raised in New York City. He is best known for his role as Dan Heng in the Hoyoverse video game HONKAI STAR RAIL, as well as animes such as Bi in KINGDOM (SEASON 3). You can also hear him as the voice of Han Hee-seong in the Netflix live action film KILL BOKSOON. After growing up on a healthy diet of Guitar Hero, superhero films, and countless hours of Toonami, he’s thrilled to take that childhood love behind the mic and share his story with the world. He hopes to inspire others to do the same with their own.

Don't forget to check out Nicholas Leung on his socials and official website! nicklikescharsiu.com

Twitter/TikTok/Instagram

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We’re happy to announce our 1st food vendor for the Asian Food Fest is Sam’s Fried Ice Cream. Please welcome them back!

Don't forget to give them your support and enjoy their delicious and creamy ice cream. In 2011, Sam’s Fried Ice Cream launched their first fried ice cream business at a local street fair in Manhattan. Since then, they’ve been drawing many tourists and local residents to their stand, turning curious looks to delightful faces after they've tried such a unique product!

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Guest applications for Kogaracon 2024 are live. They will remain open until January 26, 2024 at 11:59PM EST.

We cannot wait to welcome amazing talent to our show this year. We're also looking for indie game developers! We hope to see you there and look forward to reading your application!

Cosplay Guests/Itasha Car Show applications will open at a later date. https://kogaracon.com/guest-applications/

Want to recommend a guest? We are accepting guest recommendation requests. Please fill out the Guest Recommendation Request Form.

Thanks, Kogaracon Team

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Panel applications for Kogaracon 2024 are live!

Applications will close on February 15, 2024 at 11:59 EST. Anyone interested can apply on our website!

Please read through the rules and regulations listed in the application fully before submitting. All panels submitted have to be family-friendly.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Panels Coordinator via email at [email protected].

Thanks, Kogaracon Staff

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With Kogaracon only 113 days away, we wanted to celebrate and thank the following businesses for letting us advertise our event at their storefronts.

Sweet Dynasty Ice Cream Shop (Edison), Little Japan USA in Edgewater, H Mart Edison, True Believers Gaming & Collectibles Menlo Park Mall, Noodles Plus Sushi & Ramen, and Kaito Bubble Tea!

We really appreciate your help. Don't forget to show these businesses your support the next time you're in Jersey!

Many Thanks, Kogaracon Staff

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Guest applications are live! They will remain open until January 26, 2024 at 11:59PM EST.

We can't wait to welcome some amazing talent to our show this year. We're also looking for indie game developers! We hope to see you there and look forward to reading your application!

Cosplay Guests/Itasha Car Show applications will open at a later date. https://kogaracon.com/guest-applications/nj

Would you like to recommend a guest? We are currently accepting guest recommendation requests. Please fill out the Guest Recommendation Request form if you'd like to submit your request.

Thanks, Kogaracon Staff