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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 7h

🚨 There's just 1 month until KinshokuCon 2026! 💛We're only 31 days away from a weekend filled with anime, cosplay, and fandom fun! 💛 Got your badge already? Let us know what you're looking forward to! 🔆 Haven't bought your badge yet? Head on over to kinshokucon.com!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🔆 We want to know what you'll be cosplaying at KinshokuCon 2026! 💛 Use one of our cosplay templates to show off what you'll be wearing! 💛 Remember to tag #KinshokuCon2026 if you're posting your lineup on socials!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🔆 KinshokuCon 2026 Merchant spotlight! These are just a few of over 30 Merchants joining us in November: 💛 PNG.PIGEON 🤍 Zhen Studio 🤎 Kentsune 💛 Yanimator Art 🤍 NyanekoArts 🤎 Studio Cadco Find the full Merchant list and links to socials at kinshokucon.com/programming/...

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🔆 KinshokuCon 2026 Merchant spotlight! These are just a few of over 30 Merchants joining us in November: 💛 All Things Kawaii 🤍 CrybabyCat Studio 🤎 Lucky Kaiju 💛 KAM's Creations 🤍 razzbexxa Find the full Merchant list and links to socials at kinshokucon.com/programming/...

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Some of our KinshokuCon 2026 Merchants are also hosting panels! Look forward to presentations from: 💛 Adorkabows/Adorkastock 🤍 Buffalo Enkyoji Nichiren Buddhist Temple 🤎 Cute à la Carte Find the full Merchant list and links to socials at kinshokucon.com/programming/...

AdorkaBows/AdorkaStock

How To Take Commissions
Sunday, Nov.8
2:00pm - 3:30 pm

"As AdorkaBows, I offer an array of beautiful, one-of-a-kind hand sewn hair bows in various sizes as well as lapel pins and pride buttons.

As AdorkaStock, I have been providing creative commons licensed pose reference resources for artists since 2007. My resources include free online galleries, books and card decks to help artists create the work they desire."

Buffalo Enkyoji Nichiren Buddhist Temple

Yukata Dressing Demonstration
Sunday, Nov. 8
1:00pm - 2:00pm

"We are a non-profit Buddhist Temple. We will have Japanese Omamori charms, Japanese Ofuda talismans, and Japanese temple items for sale at our booth."

Cute a la Carte

Intro to Itabag: Decorate a Pencil Pouch Itabag Style
Friday, Nov. 6
7:15pm - 8:45pm

"Cute à la Carte brings a buffet of cute and kawaii stationery, gel pens, stickers, and more. I also love to help you celebrate your bias or oshi with itabags and other fan goods like custom chains, photocard holders, rosettes, and displays."

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📣 Start planning your KinshokuCon weekend! Our 2026 schedule is now live! 🔆 💛 We're bringing you three days of panels and events run by fans, for fans. Some new, and some returning favorites! 🔗 kinshokucon.com/programming/...

Schedule now live!
Plan out your con weekend!

KinshokuCon 2026
November 6-8
DoubleTree Hotel
Niagara Falls, NY

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📣 This is your last chance to enter the KinshokuCon 2026 Cosplay Contest! 🔆 Enter one of our various categories, show off your skill, and compete for prizes! kinshokucon.com/get-involved...

CLOSING TOMORROW!

Cosplay Contest Applications
Apply by October 1!

KinshokuCon 2026
November 6-8
DoubleTree Hotel
Niagara Falls, NY

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📣 Coming to KinshokuCon 2026 as a Cosplay Contest Judge, it's Nimbus Grey! Nimbus Grey is a Master level craftsman and performer with over 12 years of experience, focusing on problem solving and identifying difficult or impossible parts of character design.

Guest Announcement

Nimbus Grey
Cosplay Contest Judge

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📣 Coming to KinshokuCon 2026 as a Cosplay Contest Judge, it's GabiSueCosplay! GabiSueCosplay is an award winning cosplayer with nearly a decade of experience. While performing is her first love, she also deeply loves crafting cosplays and learning new techniques.

Guest Announcement
GabiSue Cosplay
Cosplay Contest Judge

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

📣 Coming to KinshokuCon 2026 as a Cosplay Contest Judge, it's ZeldaMOMOe! ZeldaMOMOe is an upstate New York cosplayer who has been cosplaying since 2006, and judging local cosplay contests since 2016!

Guest Announcement

ZeldaMOMOe
Cosplay Contest Judge

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

📣 Give a warm welcome to @earlcraytea.bsky.social! Emerging from behind the judges' panel and making his way center stage, it's EarlCrayTea! Always ready to raise the spirits of a crowd, he comes to Kinshoku this year as your Master of Ceremonies!

Guest Announcement

EarlCrayTea
Cosplay Contest Emcee

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

💛 Halloween time is here. Come celebrate with KinshokuCon and Misty Guild Cafe! 🔆 Decorate a pumpkin, provided by us! ‼️ First 15 reserved pumpkins are free! Additional reservations will require a $5 fee. RSVP in advance to claim one, or bring your own!

Pumpkin Decorating & Spooky Season Trivia
Presented by KinshokuCon

Friday, October 9th
Event starts at 6:00PM

Misty Guild Cafe
324 Niagara Street
Niagara Falls, NY

Celebrate Halloween Season with KinshokuCon!
Decorate a pumpkin to take home with you, or save it for others to enjoy. The fun doesn't stop there! We will also have spooky trivia while you decorate with treats... and maybe a couple of tricks!

Can't come in person? Watch at twitch.tv/kinshokucon

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📣 KinshokuCon 2026 Cosplay Contest applications are closing in one week! 🔆 Enter one of our various categories, show off your skill, and compete for prizes! kinshokucon.com/get-involved...

CLOSING SOON!
Cosplay Contest Applications
Apply by October 1st!

KinshokuCon 2026
November 6-8
DoubleTree Hotel
Niagara Falls, NY

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🔆 KinshokuCon 2026 Merchant spotlight! These are just a few of over 30 Merchants joining us in November: 💛 Alienbrainwave 🤍 Pixel Visions 🤎 Colleen Ekat Art & WaterMels Art 💛 AvongaleArt 🤍 Katharynmarie/Katydidart Find the full Merchant list and links to socials at kinshokucon.com/programming/...

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🔆 KinshokuCon 2026 Merchant spotlight! These are just a few of over 30 Merchants joining us in November: 💛 Mushroomkin 🤍 Yummy Suika 🤎 Loafi Doodles & Illustrations 💛 BardicTrinkets 🤍 Nha Hoang Art Find the full Merchant list and links to socials at kinshokucon.com/programming/...

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📣 We've received word that our 2026 hotel block has filled up! Thank you to everyone who booked ahead. We can't wait to see you all in November!

Text overlaid on grayscale photo of KinshokuCon's host DoubleTree Hotel.

"HOTEL BLOCK FILLED!"

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AdorkaStock @adorkastock.com · 18/09/2026

🙋🏼 Plus I'm running my How To Take Commissions panel!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🔆 KinshokuCon 2026 Merchant spotlight! These are just a few of over 30 Merchants joining us in November: 💛 Elegantly Nerdy 🤍 Pudding Nails 🤎 Birdie + Hedge 💛 Ciderhoots 🤍 The Crafting Rabbit Find the full Merchant list and links to socials at kinshokucon.com/programming/...

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🔆 KinshokuCon 2026 Merchant spotlight! These are just a few of over 30 Merchants joining us in November: 💛 Elikathal 🤍 Manifested Dreams 🤎 iyasaka 💛 TrapNerd Clothing 🤍 nunu.senpai Find the full Merchant list and links to socials at kinshokucon.com/programming/...

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Now live! www.twitch.tv/kinshokucon

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📣 The party is back on! Join us this Saturday for Hidden Village Events' Anniversary Party 2.0! 🔆 Celebrate three years of WNY's biggest and greatest Blerd events! 🔆 Party all night long with live music, cosplay, games, and fandom-centric vendors!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🎮 Happening tomorrow! We're hosting another round of Video Game Name that Tune! 🔆 Name as many songs as you can, and compete for wonderful Prizes! 🔆 Can't come in person? We'll be live at twitch.tv/KinshokuCon 📆 Thursday, September 17 🕕 6:00PM 📍 Misty Guild Cafe

Video Game Name That Tune Round 2 presented by KinshokuCon
TOMORROW!
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Trivia starts at 6:00pm

Misty Guild Cafe
324 Niagara Street
Niagara Falls, NY

Prove you are a video game music master!
Join us for a night filled with famous (and infamous) songs from video games ranging from the biggest titles to the smallest indie games.
Prizes will be given to the top players!

Can't join in person? Watch at twitch.tv/kinshokucon

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Rei (NyanekoArts) @nyanekoarts.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Catch me at table 13!

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Cider :> @ciderhoots.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Who's that beautiful bird at table 28?? ITS ME YAY!!!!!! I better see ALL of you there 🫵 :>

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📣 See who's selling at KinshokuCon 2026! Our Merchant list is now available! 💛 30+ Merchants will be joining us, selling fandom wares for every anime niche! kinshokucon.com/programming/... 👀 Who are you looking forward to seeing?

Merchant Market list now live!

KinshokuCon 2026
November 6 - 8
DoubleTree Hotel
Niagara Falls, NY

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📣 Flower City Comic Con is coming up this weekend in Rochester, NY! 🔆 Find us at booth I7, on the outside of the vendor floor. 🔆 Grab some freebies and learn what's coming up for KinshokuCon 2026!

Catch us at Flower City Comic Con (FC3)
Total Sports Experience
Rochester, NY
September 18-20

Stop by our table to say hello, grab freebies, and learn more about KinshokuCon 2026!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

💛 Run for a great cause with Platter's Chocolate Factory! 🔆 Join us on Sep. 19 at the Wurlitzer Building in North Tonawanda, at 3pm. 🔆 Enter the raffle for our basket, filled with Japanese & anime themed goodies! 💛 Proceeds will be donated to Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue.

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📣 Happening TOMORROW: Derby Cosplay Day at @bataviadowns.bsky.social! 🔆 It's a one-day Umamusume themed event, complete with vendors, cosplay, and plenty of horsing around. 💛 Stop by our booth to grab freebies and learn more about KinshokuCon 2026!

Catch us at Derby Cosplay Day at Batavia Downs

September 12, 3pm-8pm

Stop by our table to say hello, grab freebies, and learn more about KinshokuCon 2026!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎮 Video Games are full of ear worms. How many can you recognize? 🔆 We're hosting another round of Video Game Name that Tune! Name as many as you can, and compete for wonderful Prizes! 📆 Thursday, September 17 🕕 6:00PM 📍 Misty Guild Cafe

Video Game Name That Tune Round 2 Presented by KinshokuCon

Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Trivia starts at 6pm

Misty Guild Cafe
324 Niagara Street
Niagara Falls, NY

Prove you are a video game music master!
Join us for a night filled with famous (and infamous) songs from video games ranging from the biggest titles to the smallest indie games. Prizes will be given to the top players!

Can't watch in person? Watch at twitch.tv/kinshokucon

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📣 UMAPYOI! UMAPYOI! 🔆 Join us this Saturday at Derby Cosplay Day at @bataviadowns.bsky.social! 🔆 It's a one-day Umamusume themed event, complete with vendors, cosplay, and plenty of horsing around. 💛 Stop by our booth to grab freebies and learn more about KinshokuCon 2026!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🔆 Coming from out of town? Discounted rooms at our host hotel are still available through our room block! 💛 Book before October 30 at group.doubletree.com/8ue8tt, or by calling the Niagara Falls DoubleTree directly with code KIN!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Can't make it tonight? We'll be live shortly! www.twitch.tv/kinshokucon

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📣 Happening TOMORROW: It's the first ever WNY Cosplay Club meeting! Join us every other month for: 💛 Cosplay Skill Sharing 🤍 Guest Cosplayers 🤎 Q&A Sessions 💛 Connecting with fellow cosplayers!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

🔆 This is your LAST CHANCE to apply for KinshokuCon 2026 programming! Don't miss your chance to host... 💛 Panels 💛 Game Shows 💛 Workshops 💛 Main Events 💛 Gaming Tournaments 📝 Apply today at kinshokucon.com/get.../progr... ⏰ The deadline to apply is August 15, 2026 at 11:59pm.

CLOSING TONIGHT!
Programming Applications
Apply by midnight!

KinshokuCon 2026
November 6-8
DoubleTree Hotel
Niagara Falls, NY

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

💛 Will we see you at Hidden Village's third anniversary party tomorrow night? 🔆 Celebrate three years of WNY's biggest and greatest Blerd events! 🔆 Party all night long with live music, cosplay, games, and fandom-centric vendors!

Catch us at...
Hidden Village Anniversary Party

938 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY

Saturday, August 15
9pm - 2am

Stop by our table to grab freebies, and learn how you can get involved with KinshokuCon 2026!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

📣 Introducing the WNY Cosplay Club, brought to you by Kinshoku Productions, Inc.! Join us every other month for: 💛 Cosplay Skill Sharing 🤍 Guest Cosplayers 🤎 Q&A Sessions 💛 Connecting with fellow cosplayers!

Introducing WNY Cosplay Club presented by KinshokuCon

At Misty Guild Cafe
Friday, August 28th, 2026
6:00PM

Ready to Join the Club?
- Bi-monthly Meetings
- Skill-share Workshops
- Featured Cosplayers
- Networking/Social Events
- Photography Workshops
- So much more!

Featuring special guest Hidden Village Events

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🔆 You only have 10 days left to submit your event to KinshokuCon 2026! Don't miss your chance to host... 💛 Panels 💛 Game Shows 💛 Workshops 💛 Main Events 💛 Gaming Tournaments 📝 Apply today at kinshokucon.com/get.../progr... ⏰ The deadline to apply is August 15, 2026 at 11:59pm.

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🔆 Perfect your cosplay and wow the audience in the KinshokuCon 2026 Cosplay Contest! Locally hosted by cosplay masters, with several categories to compete in! 💛 Craftsmanship 🤎 Performance 💛 Walk-on/Runway 🤎 Youth Don't wait. Applications close October 1, 2026! 🔆 kinshokucon.com/get.../cospl...

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📣 Today is your last chance to grab discounted badges to KinshokuCon 2026! 🔆 For just $40, enjoy three days of anime convention fun in Niagara Falls, NY! 💛 Don't miss out! Register today at kinshokucon.com/registration

Discounted badge sales are ending!
Weekend badge price increases tomorrow!

KinshokuCon 2026
Novemner 6 - 8, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Niagara Falls, NY

kinshokucon.com

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

💛 This weekend we're supporting our neighbors in Rochester, at Rochester Pride ! 🔆 Find us set up with our booth in beautiful Highland Park from 11am - 6pm. 🔆 Arrive a little earlier to snag a prime viewing spot for the parade on South Avenue!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

📣 Happening tomorrow: Anime Name That Tune! 🔆 Think you know anime openings like the back of your hand? Come test your anime opening knowledge with KinshokuCon's Anime Name That Tune! 📍 Misty Guild Cafe 📆 Friday, July 17 🕔 Doors open at 5pm, game starts at 6pm

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

💛 Buffalo's annual day of giving is LIVE: Give 716 is your 24-hour opportunity to donate directly to local non-profits like us! 💛 give716.org/.../charitie...

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Chris Hackney @ Nostalgia Con @chrishackneyggk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Guess who's got two thumbs and is excited to see everyone at KinshokuCon in New York this November?! Can't wait!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📣 We're welcoming voice actor Chris Hackney (@chrishackneyggk.bsky.social) to KinshokuCon 2026! 🔆 Chris will be appearing all three days of the convention- appearing in panels, available to take photos with and purchase autographs from!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

💛 Buffalo Pride festivities continue into July with Intersect: A Pride Arts Festival! 🔆 Find us on Allen Street, between Delaware and Franklin, from 2pm-8pm on July 12. 🔆 The forecast looks beautiful, so we hope to see you there!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

💛 Buffalo's largest day of giving is right around the corner, and we're taking part! 🔆 Give 716 kicks off on 7/15 at 7:16pm, and is your chance to donate directly to local nonprofits like us! 🔆 Receive fun incentives and have your donations matched!

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

🎶 Our next monthly event is for anime music lovers! 🎶 🔆 Come test your anime opening knowledge with KinshokuCon's Anime Name That Tune! 🔆Prizes will be awarded to the folks who guess the most. 📍 Misty Guild Cafe 📆 Friday, July 17 🕔 Doors open at 5pm, game starts at 6pm

Flyer for event: "Anime Name That Tune" presented by KinshokuCon

A variety of anime characters are featured in the center of the image.

Friday, July 17
Doors open at 5pm
Trivia begins at 6pm

Misty Guild Cafe
324 Niagara Street
Niagara Falls, NY

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🚨 Only one month remains to take advantage of our early bird discount! 🔆 On August 1, the cost of a weekend badge to KinshokuCon 2026 will increase to $45! Don't wait, register today at kinshokucon.com

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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📣 We're welcoming voice actress Dorothy Fahn to KinshokuCon 2026! 🔆 Dorothy will be appearing all three days of the convention- appearing in panels, available to take photos with and purchase autographs from!

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