Ichibancon

Dawn M. Bennett is an American voice actor with roles in anime and video games. Known for  her distinctly wide range, she received critical acclaim and a Golden Joystick Award nomination  for her role as Aigis in Persona 3 Reload. Other notable roles include Orphie Magnusson and  Magus in Zenless Zone Zero, Kale from the Dragon Ball franchise, Setsuna Tokage in My Hero  Academia, Frosch in Fairy Tail, Smoothie Charlotte in One Piece, Marnie in Pokémon: Twilight  Wings, Lusamine in Pokémon Evolutions, Bellibolt in Pokémon Horizons, Nabbit in Mario Kart  World and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Yukong in Honkai: Star Rail, Shez from the Fire Emblem  franchise, and Frederica Baumann in Re:Zero. 

In addition to being a voice actor, Dawn is also a VTuber under the moniker Dapperling.  Dapperling is a flower demon whose design is inspired by Dawn’s love for flowers… And  taxidermy.

DJ Speedycake stands out among North American DJs with his remarkable mix of international Happy Hardcore styles. He’s known for his distinctive sound, which is a fusion of J-Core beats straight from Japan’s rave scene and Otaku culture. By blending the upbeat tunes of classic rave music with anisong, DJ Speedycake electrifies audiences with adrenaline-pumping remixes of their favorite Japanese tracks. His rise to fame began with the original Caramelldansen remix, where he popularized high-speed music and Anime dance, releasing on Exit Tunes and spawning a culture of meme videos on Nicovideo and YouTube.

     

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This years overflow parking will be at the Charlotte Motor Speedway VIP Silver Parking. A free shuttle will be provided by the con to make traveling back and forth easier.

Pickup Locations:
At the Speedway VIP Silver Parking: Look for the Shuttle Pickup sign
At the Convention Center: Convention center main entrance (next to Con Ops)

Hours:
Saturday: 10 AM – 10 PM

Get ready for an automotive anime extravaganza because Ichibancon is thrilled to announce the arrival of Itasha Cars for an exclusive showcase!

“Itasha” literally means “painful car” in Japanese, but there’s nothing painful about these eye-catching rides! Itasha cars are decked out in vibrant and stunning designs featuring your favorite anime characters and scenes. It’s an artful celebration of our shared love for anime and manga.

Marvel at the creativity and passion of Itasha enthusiasts as they proudly display their personalized rides for the entire convention. From iconic characters to breathtaking scenes, these cars are a moving canvas of anime culture.

Don’t miss your chance to snap pics with these dazzling cars and share your favorites on social media!

Get ready to rev up your convention experience with the incredible Itasha Cars at Ichibancon! This is one unique showcase you won’t want to miss!

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Warm up those Penlights once again because Hexed hearts is once again stealing the stage to bring you Ichibancon’s official Idol Fest! With all the love in the community, we want to invite all idols both old or new and near or far, to join the show and bring a incredible showcase to all around!

Hexed hearts would like to invite you to attend or even participate in our 2026 idol showcase. Just follow the link below to read the rules and sign up today!

Applications are now live and will close December 25th!

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Dust off your favorite rubber bracelets, your vans and that one band tee you’d always wear. We’ll be blasting all your favorite emo, pop punk and metalcore songs all night. It will feel like warped tour again without standing outside in the heat at 11am waiting for escape the fate to play. Get ready to join Likely Vain for a trip back to the good days.

     

Ready to take the stage and bring your cosplay to life? Ichibancon is now accepting sign-ups for both the In-Character and Main Cosplay Contests! Whether you’re stepping into the role of your favorite character or showing off your craftsmanship, now’s the time to shine. Remember, sign-ups for the Main Cosplay Contest will close on January 30, 2026, at 11:55 PM EST. Check out the rules and sign up through the links below!

     

Likely Vain is a brother and sister DJ duo based in Raleigh, NC. Formed in 2023 they set out to provide high energy shows and bring the best vibes everywhere they good. With a vibrant mix of Bass house to Dubstep there is something for everyone at a Likely Vain show!

     

Born to Korean parents and raised in Venezuela before moving to America at the age of
14, Yong Yea grew up with a diverse multicultural background that has colored his identity as a
performer and paved the road to linguistic fluency in Spanish and English as well as
conversational Korean. His extensive theatrical endeavors throughout high school, college, and
beyond led to an unshakeable love for acting, his successful career as a gaming YouTuber (with
1.2 million subscribers) honed his voice, and his long-time obsession and admiration for all
things animation and video games defined his passion for voice over.

Yong is a working actor in Los Angeles whose career has progressed rapidly in the 5 years he’s
been professionally active. He has brought to life a wide array of characters, including
prominent roles such as Lance Slashblade in Pixar’s award winning and record breaking Inside
Out 2. Furthermore, he leads the popular Yakuza/Like A Dragon series of video games as iconic
character and legendary protagonist Kazuma Kiryu. In the anime space, he has played seminal
roles such as Enrico Pucci, White Snake, & C-Moon, iconic villains and main antagonists in the
renowned anime series JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean. His flexibility as an actor
extends to colorful and flamboyant roles such as the fan-favorite Madeleine Cookie in the
popular mobile game Cookie Run: Kingdom. He has also been involved in many other
acclaimed and high-profile projects such as Dan Harmon’s Krapopolis, Final Fantasy VII:
Rebirth, God of War: Ragnarok, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (where he played a performance
captured role), Persona 3: Reload, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Detective Pikachu Returns,
Pokémon Masters EX, Solo Leveling, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Arknights, Demon
Slayer, Prince of Tennis, and Lupin the 3rd, just to name a few.

Yong is often cited as being easy to work with, good at following directions, and giving
compelling reads across a broad spectrum of character types and performances. Having grown
up with constant exposure to film, animation, anime, and video games, Yong has a clear
understanding of the styles of performances required for different mediums. Add to that his
child-like giddiness and enthusiasm for playing inside imaginative sandboxes and telling stories,
and Yong is ever thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to fill the shoes of engrossing
characters waiting to be brought to life through creative collaboration.