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Corey Wilder Corey Wilder is an African American non-binary voice actor whose dynamic performances span anime, animation, and video games. With a distinctive voice and vibrant range, they’ve brought to life characters in a variety of high-profile titles. Their credits include major franchises and productions such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, One Piece, Attack on Titan, Dragon Ball Daima, and Wistoria: Wand and Sword. Corey has also lent their voice to projects for Microsoft, World War Z, Crayola Scribble Scrubbies, and Link Click, among many others. |
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Heather Gonzalez Heather Gonzalez is a voice actor, director, and writer. She began her acting career on stage at the age of four, traveling from New York to San Francisco before ultimately calling Los Angeles her home. Heather is best known as the voice of Yukari Takeba in Persona 3 Reload, Yumeko Suzukiri in Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, Mineru in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Homare in Blue Exorcist, Cocolia Rand in Honkai: Star Rail, Elincia and Cherche in Fire Emblem Heroes, Laura Arseid in Trails of Cold Steel, Gloria Costello in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, and Street Urchin Cookie in Cookie Run: Kingdom, among many others. When she’s not creating fun in the booth, Heather works as a director and script adapter, and enjoys streaming video games with her partner as Starr and Bear. |
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Meagan Aldridge Meagan Aldridge is a voice actor and singer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over five years of experience in the voice-over industry. She has lent her voice to a wide range of projects, including anime, video games, animation, children’s media, and live-action dubbing. Meagan is best known for her roles as Neko Nekoyamada in My Deer Friend Nokotan, Alice Rodriguez in Talents, and Ultima in Gear Slayer. Her additional credits include Tulip and Gardenia in The Legends of Neverland, Ophelia and Halsya in Omniheroes, Rosamia and Martina in Call of Antia, Yun and Soraya in Leyline Chronicles, and Lisa in Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn. |
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Reshel Mae Reshel Mae is an Asian American actress and voice talent. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a major in Theater. She is best known for voicing Yuki Suou in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Ivy in The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash, and Lishu in The Apothecary Diaries anime series. Reshel began working in voiceover as a freelancer in 2018, voicing roles in indie games and YouTube animations before joining Crunchyroll in 2021 as an English-dub voice actor. |
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Roo Ryder Roo Ryder is a pet-chicken-loving voice actor with many hobbies, including cosplaying, streaming, and gaming! She is known for voicing Torako Koshi (Koshitan) in the anime My Deer Friend Nokotan, Bea in the animated shorts series Broats, Sylph in Monster Never Cry, Madame Mystere in The Cecil: The Journey Begins, and many more. Being able to lend her voice to so many projects—both big and small—has been a dream come true for her. When Roo is not voice acting, she is crafting her own cosplays, streaming with friends, hanging out with her many pets, or playing video games. Some of her favorite anime include One Piece (she could talk to you all day about it!), Hunter x Hunter, and Yuri on Ice. |
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SSJGoshin4
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The Influence of Dragon Ball in Pop Culture
SSJGOSHIN4 is a Dragon Ball collector, YouTuber, TikToker and influencer with one of the largest Dragon Ball collections in the world. She’s been a fan since she was 5 years old and started collecting Dragon Ball memorabilia at 11 years old. Through her passion for Dragon Ball, she started a Youtube channel in 2006 and has amassed a large following over the years. She is also a Dragon Ball cosplayer with costumes of a variety of different characters from the series. SSJGoshin4 has been featured on FujiTV, books and documentaries for her Dragon Ball collection and fandom. |
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Nerds Know Nerds Know is a premiere entertainment panel group of South Florida. This group of nerds has extensive knowledge in pretty much all things nerdy: Disney, Anime, Sci-Fi, Comics, Pop Culture, Cosplay and more! Their panels range from in depth lectures to highly interactive events. Chances are that their panels will have you shaking your head in disbelief or laughing hysterically in your seat! The group is made of convention veterans, college professors, and convention professionals. They have seen it all and want to share their love of all things nerdy with you! After individually hosting panels for more than a decade, they joined forces in 2016 to found Nerds Know. Since then, their content has exploded with their combined efforts. The Nerds Know sum is greater than the total of their parts. |
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Flynn's Gaming (Arcade & More) Flynn's Arcade & More is a legit old school meets new school arcade located in Margate, FL. Flynn's has everything from upright arcade games, video games, and much more. Flynn's hosts weekly fighting game tournaments of all of the latest and popular fighters in the South Florida fighting game community. Whether you're experienced or a novice, all levels of competitors are welcomed. So come out, invite your friends and join them on a exclusive experience you won't get anywhere else! |
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Magic City Ghostbusters The Magic City Ghostbusters are South Florida’s premier Ghostbusters-themed fan and charity group, dedicated to spreading joy, fandom, and community spirit. Formerly known as the Orange State Ghostbusters, this team of passionate costumers appears at conventions, parades, and local events—bringing the paranormal to life while supporting great causes. Their current charity partner is Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, and they regularly collaborate with Extra Life to raise funds through fandom-driven outreach. Whether it’s busting boredom, creating movie-accurate props, or lighting up a child’s face with a proton pack photo op, the Magic City Ghostbusters combine cosplay and community service in the most magical way. |
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Sam Sky Sam Sky is a dynamic musician and entrepreneur—owner of the JDM/anime lifestyle brand Sore Losers Club and creator of Zero Theory Vocal Technique—deeply immersed in the vibrant world of nerdcore, anime, and gaming. Fearlessly blending genres like rock, pop, alternative, and post-hardcore, he has garnered over 30,000 fans across platforms, accumulated more than 13 million streams, and charted in seven countries. |
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Miami Pixel Symphony & MDC Orchestra Founded in 2024, the Miami Pixel Symphony is a nonprofit orchestra dedicated to showcasing the artistry and emotional depth of anime and video game music. What began as a project among passionate musicians has grown into a vibrant ensemble known for its dynamic performances and commitment to community engagement. Through concerts, workshops, and outreach programs, MPS seeks to break down barriers between popular and classical traditions while inspiring a new generation of listeners. For this special side-by-side performance, the Miami Pixel Symphony is proud to share the stage with MDC students from the MDC North Campus Orchestra in a joint Anime & Video Game Concert, under the baton of Maestro Dr. Alberto Bade. This collaboration reflects their mission to foster creativity, inclusivity, and connection through music—and to celebrate the cultural impact of the genres we all love. |
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The Graphic Novel Group The Graphic Novel Group (GNG) promotes appreciation of graphic novels, graphic non-fiction, comics, and related art and literary forms, and supports the use of these materials for interdisciplinary teaching, social awareness, and personal enrichment. The Group engages students and other members of the MDC community in co-curricular events (such as guest lectures, facilitated discussions, creative workshops, etc.), and makes recommendations for the MDC Libraries’ print and online collections of graphic novels and graphic non-fiction. Sponsored by the MDC Learning Resources Department, the GNG is a college-wide group of faculty, administrators, and staff. For more information, contact Jenny Saxton. To receive notifications about the Graphic Novel Group's events, sign up on their email list. |
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Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex Inaugurated in 2015, the Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami Dade College is the first facility of its kind at a public higher education in Florida. Modeled after a feature production studio — MAGIC has positioned itself as a new animation and gaming industry hub and has gathered enthusiasts, studio executives, software specialists, artists and others from around the country to collaborate in different initiatives. Both academic programs “Animation & Game Art” and “Game Development & Design,” are industry focused, with a skilled training curriculum designed to fill jobs currently in demand by the industry. A college credit certificate is also offered on “Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies,” where immersive simulations can be designed not only for entertainment, but a range of other industries going from healthcare to logistics. |
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Miami-Dade Public Library System The Miami-Dade County Library System (MDPLS) includes most of Miami-Dade County with the exception of the municipalities of Bal Harbour and Surfside. Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains reciprocal borrowing relationships with each of the municipalities that operate municipal libraries. Throughout the past century, Miamians have watched their public libraries grow from a reading room in Lemon City to 50 libraries spanning the county’s southernmost point in Naranja to its northern reaches in Sunny Isles Beach. The library system has not only grown, but also dramatically evolved in the way services are provided—all in an effort to meet the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the people of Miami‑Dade County. MDPLS invites you to visit any of their 50 locations in person, or to access the wide range of eBooks, audio books, research and learning materials, music, and videos that are available online. |
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Dade County Library Association DCLA (Dade County Library Association) is a community of Miami Dade information professionals ranging from academia to public to school libraries. They are an active professional organization composed of librarians and others interested in librarianship. With over 100 active members, DCLA is committed to promoting and advocating bibliographic and information services in Miami-Dade County. |
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The Humanities Edge The Humanities Edge is an MDC-FIU Pathway program supported by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation. Selected students from across MDC, will have the opportunity to join other humanities majors in activities to supplement their courses and gain the skills they need to succeed. Humanities Edge students receive access to lectures, career workshops, conferences, and social events, as well as opportunities to participate in paid internships, research fellowships and mentorships. Through the Humanities Edge Undergraduate Research Program (HE-URP), students complete a research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor and present their research at the Virtual Humanities Edge Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students receive a stipend upon completion of the program. This pathway partnership between MDC and FIU creates a rich academic experience to help students maintain and develop their interest in the humanities while also supporting their transition to a four-year baccalaureate program. |
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S15 Costuming Steven Rodriguez (S15 Costuming) is an award-winning cosplayer and prop-maker based in Miami that is known for his Fallout and Nintendo cosplays, winning various cosplay awards at anime and comic cons in South Florida over the past 10 years. S15 has had his cosplay work featured by Bethesda, The Wand Company, and Nintendo Life, just to name a few. When he's not cosplaying, he's streaming on Twitch. He also raises money for Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, FL via Extra Life, an organization that brings gamers together to raise money for their local children's hospitals. Catch him as one of our judges Cosplay Contest in Building 5! |
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Mizucon Mizucon is an annual water-themed anime and Japanese culture and gaming culture festival. They are a non-profit event made by the community for the community with Industry guests, panelists, workshops, 50+ artists and vendors, performances. With over 30 years combined experience of staffing and running Anime conventions, they aim to bring a quality show with community support. |
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Anime Iwai Anime Iwai is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Southeastern Florida with over a decade of convention experience. Funded by their attendees and board of directors, their staff works tirelessly on a volunteer basis to produce conventions and events focused on building friendships and positively contributing to their community. |
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Weeb Warfare Weeb Warfare is a Miami based organization that specializes in the creation of battle arenas for participants of all ages, including activities for Live Action Role Play (LARPing), as well as teaching the art of how to craft boffer (foam) gear and make padded armor. |
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Radiator Comics Radiator Comics distributes small press and self-published comics by over 275 emerging cartoonists and micropresses from around the world. Radiator Comics' goal is to expand readership of well-crafted, heartfelt, and inventive comics, and to fairly compensate their creators. Radiator Comics also publishes original titles, including Escape from the Great American Novel by Drew Lerman, and Días de Consuelo by Dave Ortega. Radiator Comics is run by Neil Brideau who self-publishes his own comics in Miami, FL. |
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Attic Door Media Attic Door Media is an independent creative studio specializing in original comics, collectibles, and fandom-inspired merchandise. Founded by a team of passionate storytellers—including co-founder Mark Romero —the studio is best known for its comic series Incident Report and Mythfall, which blend elements of fantasy, sci-fi, and superhero genres. In addition to comics, Attic Door Media offers unique products like hard enamel pins through their whimsical “Phoenix Adoption Agency,” inviting fans to adopt their own mythical guardians . The studio actively engages its audience through crowdfunding campaigns, social media, and newsletters, fostering a vibrant community around their imaginative creations. |
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The Media Nut The Media Nut is a self-proclaimed master of pop culture! A host, moderator, singer, voice actor, & content creator who believes entertainment can bring people together! His YouTube channel hosts a variety of opinions and news of shows, games, movies, books, and various pieces of media. Catch him as one of our judges for the Singing Competition and MC host of the Cosplay Contest in Building 5! |
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MissPetiteCosplay MissPetiteCosplay is a streamer, proud geek, influencer, published cosplay model, and a gamer! She has been on cosplay podcasts on YouTube, such as CosplayAlliance and Geeks5Ever, and has been a cosplay guest and judge for numerous conventions and cosplay events. You can find her on multiple cosplay magazines and at different live-streaming apps, such as Pococha, Hakuna, and 17LIVE, with over 30,000 followers. MissPetiteCosplay has also been sponsored by companies such as Panasonic, Poly, DH LifeLabs, Solawave, MicOtaku, CosplaySky, MagicWardrobes, TTDEYE, MocoQueen, NekoNekoCos, and GUNNAR Optiks. Her passion for making people smile has led her to pursue a professional route towards cosplaying, streaming, and modeling for brands. She is an avid fan of anime, video games, superheroes, and pop culture. |
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Papercat Cosplay Panel: A Beginner's Guide to Vocaloid Papercat Cosplay is a cosplay content creator and influencer specializing in paper wig creations. With a community of over 25,000 TikTok followers, they inspire others by sharing creative builds, cosplay advice, and a heartfelt love for Vocaloid, a fandom they’ve cherished since 2015. Through their work, Papercat promotes accessibility, positivity, and the belief that cosplay is for everyone. |
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StreetPassLove Panel: 3DS StreetPass Meetup StreetPass Love is a fan-driven community dedicated to reviving and celebrating the Nintendo 3DS's StreetPass feature. Founded by Shane Kressley, the group organizes in-person meetups at conventions and public spaces, encouraging fans to bring their 3DS systems for local multiplayer gaming and Mii Plaza interactions. With active social media and a vibrant Discord community, they bring 3DS nostalgia to life at events like SXSW and AwesomeCon. |
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Sugoi Entertainment Panels: Food Wars Panel and Speed Friending Panel . Sugoi Entertainment is a team of anime fans dedicated to hosting anime-themed events for guests interested in gathering, engaging, & enjoying each other’s presences freely. Their mission is to unite the anime community through events where fans & open-minded individuals can gather, connect, & engage freely. Their vision is to create a safe space where fans & curious individuals can unite, respectfully engage with & learn from one another. They value diversity, respect, curiosity, unity, & giving back to the community in various ways. |
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Mac Ro Mac Ro is a nerdcore hip-hop artist blending high-energy beats, clever lyricism, and a deep love for anime, gaming, and geek culture. He brings a unique sound that appeals to both nerdcore enthusiasts and traditional hip-hop fans. With over 7.5 million streams and views across Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, Mac Ro has made his mark in the nerdcore scene through solo tracks and major collabs alike. |
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Mike Drop Mike Drop is a Hip Hop/Rap/Nerdcore musician (amongst other genres) who is of Caribbean descent and based in Miami, FL. He likes to blend his youth musical upbringings (battle rap, free-styling, and wordplay) with new school sounds, mixing the best of both worlds. By adding his love for anime and nerdy references, Mike Drop tries to mix pop culture and nerd culture, making music for all everyone to enjoy. |
