SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2024 | ROGUE X | MEDFORD, OR
SPECIAL GUESTS
AUTOGRAPHS: All guests are signing autographs both days during the show hours EXCEPT the times they are doing a panel/cosplay contest
(please check the SCHEDULE) or taking a break at their discretion. For autograph pricing, please visit the AUTOGRAPHS section.
LAURIE HYMES
Laurie Hymes is an actress, known for Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions (2016), Lupin III: The First (2019) and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018).
Some of her other credits include Pokemon The Movie: Volcano and the Mechanical Marvel (2016), Yu-Gi-Oh!: Dark Links (2016), Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V (2017), Pokemon Movie: The Power of Us (2018), Lupin III: The First (2019), Pokemon Journeys: The Series (2019-2020), Yu-Gi-Oh!: Cross Duel (2022), Pokemon (2024-2022).
chris cason
Chris Cason is an American voice actor for English-language productions of Japanese anime shows mostly with Funimation.
Some of his major roles include Babbit in Kodocha, Haruki Hanai in School Rumble, Gluttony in Fullmetal Alchemist, and Shu in Dragon Ball.
His other notable credits include Keroberos from Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle 2nd Season, Tenshinhan from Dragon Ball Z, Mr. Popo from Dragon Ball Z, and Hoteye from Fairy Tail.
Chris has also worked as an ADR director and script writer for various studios.
EMILY CRAMER
Emily Cramer is a voice actor and singer based in New York City, with an established performance background as a Broadway character actor.
Her voiceover work can be heard internationally in commercials, animated television shows and movies, dark rides, audio dramas, and video games. Emily voiced lots of creatures and trainers on Pokémon, leads on Yu-Gi-Oh!, and The Winx Club, and appeared in numerous other titles such as Genshin Impact, Battle Game in 5 Seconds, Bread Barbershop, and beyond.
Emily has a long performance background as a Broadway character actor (Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins, Les Misérables, School of Rock the Musical, and the first national Broadway tour of Shrek the Musical.)
KELSEY CRUZ
Kelsey Cruz is an actor and singer coming to you from the DFW area! Though her sunshine-y personality says otherwise, she is originally from the rainy state of Washington. She has a lot of love for her cuddly kitties, lifting weights heavier than 250 pounds for those sweet gains, her silly and wonderful husband Jordan, playing classic board games like backgammon or videogames like Pokémon Unite, and snuggling up to a fascinating true crime documentary or slice of life anime. She’s so grateful and excited to be a part of this incredible industry of acting, and even got her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in it!
You can find her in loads of anime and game titles such as:
Kaori Houjou in I Got A Cheat Skill in Another World, and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too, Kim Campbell in Spy x Family, Yinghua in The Apothecary Diaries, Shadow Sparrow Jing Wei in SMITE, Nozomi Kitahara in MF Ghost (The Initial D Sequel), Sakuya Kurobane in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School, Saki Shima in Laid Back Camp, Animalia in Shangri-La Frontier, Emily Brown in My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1, Mai in Eternal Return, Cindy in Outerplane, Freyja in Battle Crush, and many others!
She loves chatting with fans so please stop by to say hi to her! She’ll catch you soon!
JORDAN DASH CRUZ
Jordan Dash Cruz is actor and director residing in DFW Texas.
You can hear him across a multitude of anime titles and videogames such as: Temenos in OCTOPATH TRAVELER 2, Stark in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Aoshi Tokimitsu in BLUELOCK, Leon Fou Bartfort in Trapped in a Dating Sim Rashad Goodman in BeyBlade Burst: Quad Drive, Taketo in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S, Senta in Hell's Paradise, Shaun and John in SHADOWS HOUSE, Dominic in SpyXFamily, Leo Tsukinaga in Ensemble Stars!, Akito Miyake in Classroom of the Elite II, Suleiman and Tsujigiro in One Piece, Ruben/Rossa in Black Clover, Toma in Sing A Bit of Harmony, Moguo in Talentless Nana, Ryo Hoshino in The Millionaire Detective Balance:Unlimited, Titan in Dr. Stone, Tamura in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Nimble in Overlord III, Howdy Morning in Epithet Erased, Tierno in Pokemon Masters EX, College Murph in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Felix in Eternal Return, Kurenai in SMASH LEGENDS, Golden Alligator, Nabil, Nogata and Khasani in Genshin Impact, Vizier Thoth, Pixel Hammer Thor, Raxolotl Ratatoskr and Raven King Chernobog in SMITE and more!
nitevision
“Hi, friends! Nitevision here! I’m a YouTube/Twitch Streamer and Speedrunner, with a World Record for the Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach Video Game. I’ve been playing Security Breach since 2022 and set my first World Record in November of 2023, and I’ve been pursuing more records ever since. I look forward to seeing everyone at Ani-Medfrod in September!”
IGIKOPOP
IgikoPop is a pop punk and opera fusion artist whose music is inspired by anime, video games and JFashion of the late 90s and early 2000s. IgikoPop has performed Nationwide and Internationally, touring in Tokyo in 2018 and 2019 as a solo artist before forming her band in Portland, Oregon mid-2020. Previous work includes providing vocals and compositions for several indie games and collaboration with Happy Hardcore DJ S3RL on the track ‘I Feel Alive’. In 2023, she released her first album titled: “IgikoPop 1st Mix”. Her previous convention appearances include Wasabi Con in Portland Oregon, Kumoricon also based in Portland and Anime Expo in Los Angeles.
IgikoPop is also an avid Harajuku fashion lover and influencer. She has been featured alongside her twin sister and fellow influencer Kawaiiconic Ali on Barcroft’s ‘Hooked on the Look’ and has participated in multiple Harajuku Fashion Walks in the Harajuku district in Shibuya, Japan. She has also worked as a model with fashion brands such as Hot Topic, Splat Hair Dye, ACDC RAG and 6% DOKI DOKI.
UNDER THE DEKU TREE
Under the Deku Tree (UDT) is a local Portland band that specializes in jazz/funk renditions of classic anime and video game soundtracks. Their members share a deep passion for the finest music from various gaming and anime eras, which has united them in their mission to reimagine these timeless melodies, ensuring their appeal to a broad audience.
Apart from their expertise in anime and video game music, UDT also delves into other genres like vocaloid and incorporates popular music mashups into their arrangements. They bring their own distinctive touch to various styles, infusing each performance with a sense of freshness and exhilaration.
Kōri Oujo
Kōri-Oujo is an indie ENVTuber who is basically a silly raccoon who got isekai'ed into an ice princess from a world called Zhylan.
She streams on YouTube and Twitch, makes music, and best of all, can make you chuckle with her own crazy laugh!
She is making waves in the Vtuber industry by holding a consistent presence at conventions all by herself. Kōri is elevating the boundaries that allow Vtubers and their communities to connect. She is on the rise to continue making bigger moves in the Vtubing sphere!
YOJAMBO
Jamie (Yojambo) is a commission anime style artist out of San Jose CA. She sells her fan and original art at conventions from all around the United States. Her latest shows include Anime NYC and SacAnime. She loves meeting all the wonderful anime fans that look at her art and is looking forward to say hello to all of you in Medford!
Jamie is the artist of the original Ani-Medford mascot.
Visit her Instagram @yojamboo to see more art from Yojambo
meritorious.cos
Meritorious.cos (also goes by Zero) has been in the cosplay community for 5 year now and is still excited to be a student everyday in the world of craft! From learning new skills, making outfits and battle axes from head to toe, they have gained so much experience and loves to push themselves and other people to be a better version of themselves, everyday!
“Hey everyone! I’m so excited to be coming back for another year at Ani-Medford! I hope to see y’all there, we’re all gonna have a wonderful time together and I hope y’all stop by my booth because I have some fun things planned for y’all! Especially if you like Avatar: The Last Airbender! Come, sit with me, have some cactus juice, and maybe a game of Pai Sho?”
consul of cosplay
"Hello everyone, I am your Consul of Cosplay! I have been cosplaying since 2009 and I’m excited to be at Ani-Medford!
Cosplay is my favorite hobby — and I’ve gained a bit of a reputation for being up for anything: My favorite character from a show is over nine feet tall? I’ll get myself some stilts. Need a seven foot scythe that can be taken on an airplane? I’ll grab the insulation foam. You want to cosplay a super niche duo? Count me in. You're getting together a nineteen person group? Sign me up! Having attended 100+ conventions all across the country, I have hosted, judged, and competed in many competitions, as well as running many, many panels.
I am always looking for new ways to incorporate my other hobbies into Cosplay — whether it be singing, dancing, juggling, spinning flags or colorguard rifles, taking photos or editing videos, or even putting my stunt performance training to use! I love crafting, building and creating costumes, and getting to “play” at being someone else for a little while.
I am so excited to bring my experiences to Ani-Medford!"
ECHOCHIPS
"My name is EchoChips and I'm excited to be back at Ani-Medford for a third year! I'm a Southern Oregon local and Pacific Northwest cosplayer focused on bringing fandom content to life through cosplay! I have been a cosplayer for over 15 years, making and wearing cosplays from many forms of media. I particularly enjoy incorporating unicycled and thrifted goods into my projects, as well as creating lasting memories with my friends and community through my hobby."
MUTT RIB COSPLAY
Originally from the LA area, Mutt Rib (They/ Them) has been involved in the theatrical and fine arts since they were 11-years-old and officially cosplaying since 2017. With a background in stagecraft, FX makeup, traditional mixed-media, and a degree in Multimedia, their focuses range from fabricating costumes and props to coordinating photoshoots with FX compositing. Their main cosplay focuses are on nostalgic video games and anime, though they are known to join a group or inside-joke cosplay when tempted. Some of their favorites include: Legend of Zelda, Hades, Dorohedoro, Dororo, Inuyasha, Kimietsu no Yaiba, Jijitsu Kaisen, and more!
Mutt has won various awards for their prop building and overall design engineering when adjusting designs for functionality, however, their favorite part of cosplaying is interacting with fellow cosplayers to talk shop or brainstorm techniques and use of materials. And as a past gallery director, their passion for the arts and community are the main drivers in their goals to promote healthy relationships between creatives and their craft (especially for those dealing with burnout or chronic pain) as well as encouraging others to join the fun.
All guest are subject to change.