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Miura Ayme Concert
Friday 10:00 - 11:00 PM
Lone Star Ballroom, Hyatt 2nd Floor
Miura Ayme will be performing a solo concert on Friday night come see the otome sensation perform ‘Sinful Indulgence’ live!
Ash Da hero Concert
Friday 11:00 PM - Sat. 1:00 AM
Lone Star Ballroom, Hyatt 2nd Floor
ASH’s vocal power and the band’s overwhelming live performance makes this band a must-see!
phase connect concert
Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Lone Star Ballroom, Hyatt 2nd Floor
Lia, Pippa, Tenma, Uruka, and Lumi are lighting up the stage with cosmic vocals that’ll shake the heavens and leave your soul glowing.
EDM dance: ☆Taku Takahashi & YUC’E
Saturday 11:00 PM - Sun. 1:00 AM
Texas Ballroom, Hyatt 4th Floor
Come join headliners ☆Taku Takahashi and Yuc’e in a night of sensational lights and electrifying dance music!
Cosplay Show
Saturday 7:00 (Doors Open)
8:00 - 10:00 PM (Show)
Stars at Night Ballroom, 3rd Floor HBG
See cosplayers showcase their best outfits and perform skits for San Japan 2025!
VTuber Meet & Greet All weekend! Dealers Hall, HBG
Meet & Greet VTubers all weekend long at the Novel Horizons booth in the Dealers Hall. Stop by for the latest guest announcements.
JaPanese guests
Katsuhiro Harada
Renowned Japanese video game director and producer, best known for his work on the Tekken series. Starting with the first installment, he has enjoyed a 30 year career with the series.
Naoki Maeda
Best known for his involvement in the globally acclaimed game title DanceDanceRevolution. He has been instrumental in the development of numerous music game titles.
Kenji Nojima
Voice actor and singer affiliated with the voice talent agency
Aoni Production. The current voice of Tuxedo Mask, his career spans from Record of Lodoss War to Psycho-Pass!
Miho Okasaki
Voice actress and singer debuting in 2017, she played her first leading roles as Miku Nishio in Ongaku Shōjo and Rimuru Tempest in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
Nozomu Sasaki
In 1988, he voiced Tetsuo Shima in the movie Akira He also provided the voice of Yusuke Urameshi in the anime adaptation of the manga YuYu Hakusho.
Akihiro Satou
Made his debut as an animation director on Delicious in Dungeon and contributed to many TRIGGER productions, most recently New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT.
Naoko Tsutsumi
She has been involved in nearly all of TRIGGER’s animated productions, serving as production supervisor. She served as producer on feature films such as PROMARE
Yoh Yoshinari
Making a debut at Gainax, Yoshinari is currently one of the key figures at Studio TRIGGER. As an animator, Yoshinari has taken part in notable titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion.
musicAL acts
Ash Da Hero
ASH DA HERO is a new-age mixture rock band where the five talents met by fate. With an ever-changing musical style, the band’s music has its roots in rock, punk, and hip hop. See them in concert Friday night!
Mariachi Entertainment System is a groundbreaking musical ensemble from San Antonio, Texas, that fuses the rich traditions of mariachi with the nostalgic melodies of classic video game soundtracks.
Miura Ayme
Writes and composes all his own music, and is well known as a voice actor, cosplayer, actor, and mystery game writer. Performs the games theme song ‘Sinful Indulgence’ from the otome game Obey Me!
☆Taku Takahashi
The main producer/beat maker of “Panty and Stocking with Garter-belt” and a member of the iconic J-music group m-flo. he launched his career in 1998 with his focus on being the main DJ and Producer.
Mariachi Entertainment System YUC’e
A Japanese Tokyo-based singer-songwriter-producer who is known for her J-future bass releases such as [Future Cαndy] and many more. She hopes to continue spreading her music to fans across the world!
Bitfest Music Block
Do you have a love for the blips and beeps of 8-bit music? Join a variety of artists for a live music performance. Featuring SonicBoom, Bitforce, roshii, mypilotis, RI¢H, gross angel, and DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N.
Voice actor and director. You can hear her as Jade in Fire Emblem Engage, Kisara in Tales of Arise, Fenneko in Aggretsuko, and more!
Beku Cos
Nowadays their focus consists of expanding gender representation with genderbend designs while promoting positivity and empowerment through costuming for all.
Clover Aura
A self-taught seamstress that often drafts her own costume designs, as well as does her stage and video production. She is also a co-founder of the Chocolate Idol Network.
DaRegularSauce
A professional fabricator known primarily for his Five Nights at Freddy’s cosplays, which blend highly detailed, wearable costumes with interactive animatronic elements.
Macchi
cosplay guests
OhMitsooki
Re:Star
With a B.F.A. in Theatrical Costume Design and Construction, she incorporates a multitude of intricate techniques into her work. Macchi strives to recreate costumes with great accuracy.
A veteran cosplayer on and off since 2004, their specialities are wig and needlework, and have recently dipped their toes into foamsmithing.
The pair focus their craft on showcasing the art detailed feel life to
feat. guests
The Kamikaze Snowmen
Comedians at home at conventions. Over the years they’ve grown their repertoire to include comedy showcases, hosting opening/closing ceremonies and cosplay contests.
G to the Next Level
Retro gaming enthusiast and Sonic Collector. G’s largest passion is the world of Sega, from its history, pop culture impact, and of course, Sega’s games.
vtubers
Chibidoki
Chibidoki is known for her high chaotic energy, self-deprecating humor, large head and quick-witted insult banter with her chat.
General GEEGA
GEEGA is very no-nonsense. Despite her fun and approachable nature, she is still your boss. GEEGA’s cowlick is sharp enough to slice through most, if not all, materials.
Grimmi
Her talents include making a lot of different voices, staying up for three days straight, and writing fast. She gets scared, but won’t give up.
Smugstick
Known for his deep dives into lore, history, and What If scenarios to exploring lost concepts and dissecting franchise’s themes, his videos blend analysis, humor, and passion.
Swagkage
Known as the community’s resident expert on Naruto. From “Who Would Win?” style videos, to the inner workings of Naruto’s world, he’s got you.
Matara Kan
Matara is known as “mom” by her fans due to her doting, supportive behavior. Other VTubers generally regard her as a trustworthy person who will lend an ear to their troubles.
Shondo (fallenshadow)
Shadow is a shy, yandere girl who lives alone in her cabin in the forest. Her personality is that of a cute little sister, but she can be possessive and pushy.
Zentreya
Zentreya is noted for the use of a speech-to-text-to-speech system to produce a synthesized voice. She alternates between multiple forms, primarily her cyborg and dragon models.
Commander Showdown Challenge XXXIII: The Crimson Lion Kerfuffle!
August 30th-31st, 2025 | HBG Convention Center, San Antionio TX
Gaming Hall Located in Hemisfair Ballroom C1/C2, 3rd Floor of the HBG. To register for a tournament, go to: https://www.start.gg/tournament/san-japan-2025/details
posters: $10
pins: $10
stickers: $5
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available
Shirts: $30-$45
6 Dice set: Dice tray: $10
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