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Oriana Perón is a trailblazing drag performer whose effervescent persona and unique flair have captivated audiences nationwide. Originating from Bloomington, IN, Oriana’s journey began in 2006 as a cosplayer. Her passion for costumes and characters seamlessly evolved into a full-time drag career, where she now hosts electrifying events at conventions from coast to coast.

Oriana’s performances are a whimsical fusion of anime, video games, and musical artistry, creating one-of-a-kind acts that are as quirky as they are captivating. Her signature style celebrates all things nerdy, blending vibrant cosplay with high-energy drag to bring beloved characters and genres to life on stage. Her innovative approach has earned her notable features in Crunchyroll, Anime News Network, and Watermark magazine. Oriana’s dedication to her craft also extends to creating inclusive, engaging spaces for her audiences, making each show a memorable experience.

Currently, Oriana is expanding her horizons with a mission to take her anime-inspired drag shows to an international audience. Whether she’s dazzling at conventions or curating shows that spotlight other talented performers, Oriana Peron continues to push boundaries and inspire with her boundless creativity and passion for performance.

Follow Oriana for a dazzling journey through the world of cosplay and drag, and stay tuned for her next groundbreaking show!

Zack Davisson is an award-winning writer, translator, and lecturer. He is on faculty at NYU and active in his field. Respected in both academic and popular culture circles, Davisson played a significant role in making Japanese folklore, entertainment, and literature accessible to English-speaking audiences.

He translated globally known properties such as Devilman, Kitaro, and Captain Harlock, as well as modern works such as Cat + Gamer and Gou Tanabe’s Lovecraft manga. Davisson also is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai, Yurei: The Japanese Ghost, and Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan. Davisson lectured on manga, folklore, and translation at Duke University, Annapolis Naval Academy, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Emily Temple cute is an expression of everlasting cuteness in original styles. Founded in 1999, this iconic Japanese Lolita brand has a charmingly quirky style that ranges from retro fun to timeless chic.

Melody BasKet, a sister brand to Emily Temple cute founded in 2018, is a Japanese Lolita fashion brand born from a fairy tale. Enjoy the world of its story, expressed through a mix of fairytale, girly, and nostalgic tastes.

Egglien Creations makes Fun Clothes for Fun People! Inspired by Decora and other J-Fashion styles, they create size inclusive and sensory friendly clothing for all on their mission to make the world a brighter place!

Inspired by himekaji, jirai, and gyaru fashion substyles, Lilia & Lace is an inclusive sized J-fashion brand offering sizes XS-4X. Throwing away the “one size fits all” ideology of so many Japanese style fashion brands, their clothing is designed with naturally form fitting and flattering cuts that stretch with your body, not against it.

Founded by cosplayer Atelier Heidi, Forest Girl Clothing was born from a love of recycled materials and a romanticized vision of spending time in nature. Inspired by the mori kei J-Fashion, these designs will transport you to a fairytale forest you’ll never want to leave.

Lolita Collective is North America’s largest J-fashion store! From their retail store near Kansas City and online store they support over 100 independent Lolita fashion, kawaii and gothic brands. Their mission is J-Fashion BY everyone FOR everybody!

Grab our Cosplay Lineups and flaunt which cosplay you’ll be wearing each day during the convention.

Shibari artist and instructor Noble Manqué has been teaching the art of Japanese-style rope bondage full time since he established Noble Rope Arts in 2008. His photography and rope suspension performances are known for capturing the emotional facets of shibari. He resides in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his muse and frequent model and performance partner, Victoria Lovecraft.

Portland, Oregon model Victoria Lovecraft has been exploring her fascination with Japanese-style rope bondage ever since she saw her first shibari performance in 2017. Her dynamic rope suspension performances with shibari artist Noble Manqué display the beauty of the authentic deep connection that is possible between trusting tying partners.

Team Sakuraka is a Seattle-based wotagei team spreading the joy of the Japanese lightstick dance style throughout the Pacific Northwest, their mission is to practice and perform together for the purpose of inspiring themselves and others to strive for their very best.