Colossalcon East

Kuro Usagi, [Former Artist and Legendary DJ: Revolution Boi], has been in the Electronic Dance scene for decades, as an avid listener and vivid performer. His influences from Progressive House, Trance, and Drum and Bass have made him notable for his uplifting compilations, which have been recognized worldwide. As a traveling DJ, Kuro Usagi’s experiences with a diverse range of genres led to the development of a unique ability to evoke and capture the emotional state of mind of his listening audience. Sharing the subcultures of Japanese EDM, Anime, and Idol Culture, and has become a huge staple performer for the Anime Industry across the nation.

Morgan Lauré uses her middle name as her last name to sound fancy and cultured. She has an MFA but has spent more time in the booth than on stage for the last decade screaming and crying in anime and video games such as MHA, One Piece, and Dragon Ball Daima.

Although she masquerades as a full-time voice actor and mom by day, she becomes a vigilante at night, fighting the myth she can’t work three jobs, keep her sigot happy, AND get 8 hours of beauty rest.

OFF‑KNOWNEOUS is a four-piece rock band from Jersey City, NJ, on a mission to share their passion for Japanese music with the world! Formed by Jooyoung Lee, Michael Cozine, Jason Mallonga, and RJ Lintag, the band bonded over their love of Asian pop culture, anime, and alternative rock music.

Starting out by covering favorite artists like ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, Radwimps, and Bump of Chicken, OFF‑KNOWNEOUS now carves out their own sound, writing original songs in English and Japanese that fuse generations of rock from both sides of the Pacific. Expect high-energy sets packed with driving riffs, infectious hooks, and a celebration of J-rock and punk spirit.

Follow the band on Instagram: @off_knowneous

Dust off your 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 having to stand outside in the heat and wait for your favorite band to play. Get ready to join Likely Vain for a trip back to the good ol’ days.

Baeritoki is a touring K-pop DJ based in BOSTON, MA, born on December 9, 1988, in Boston, MA. She has played conventions and festivals all over the USA and plans to continue touring for years to come. She is also an audio engineer (ADR) and voice actress who has recorded for various commercials, infomercials, and video games.

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!

Calling all talented geeks, nerds, and everyone in between.LVC Productions is looking for brilliant performers to participate in a PG-13 to PG-16 variety show at Colossalcon East! We are looking for an array of acts such as drag, singing, dancing, theatre, stage combat, flow, magic, spoken word, comedy, and more. Please see the audition application for compensation and additional information. Applications close August 8th. Questions, please get in touch with LVC Productions at laviecosplay@gmail.com.

La Vie Cosplay is a multi-talented duo focused on entertainment and education. Since 2013, Elle and Ash have been honing their crafting and performance abilities to bring entertainment to conventions around the country. LVC has appeared both nationally and internationally in numerous competitions, winning multiple best in shows and the title of US representative for ICL 2022. LVC provides a wide range of programming for conventions including hosting, performances, panels, variety shows, Bardnanigans: choose your own adventure, and their stand up comedy show Sh*t Cosplayers Say. They have been seen performing at shows such as C2E2, Colossalcon North, Anime Milwaukee, and more. The duo is best known as the hosts for Shenanigans Cosplayers Say, a comedy cosplay podcast covering their neurodivergent adventures in con-going and creating. The podcast covers subjects such as mental health, competitions, and convention chaos. LVC’s mission is to support the new generation, not take themselves too seriously, and put the “play” back in cosplay. To learn more about La Vie Cosplay, check out their socials linked below!

Residing in Connecticut, USA, Weebalicious brings the excitement of cosplay and EDM together for an energetic performance! Through a multi-genre experience, Weebalicious will bring you on a journey from 128bpm to as high as 175bpm! 

Weebalicious joined the EDM community in 2023, falling in love with the energy and community built on PLUR. Peace – Love – Unity & Respect. Being able to combine his love for DJing, music, dancing, and all things nerdy has truly been a blessing in his life. He loves being able to share his love for music and dancing with everyone, bringing smiles, and helping everyone forget any worries or troubles in their lives while on the dance floor. 

Jasmine James, known by her alias name CutiePieSensei, is an American cosplayer, fashion designer, social media influencer, and artist based out of Atlanta, GA. By combining her love of gaming, comics, anime, and art in general, Jasmine was able to find cosplay as the perfect outlet to unleash her creativity. She’s also a co-founder and designer for the new pop-culture inspired fashion brand, Fira X Wear.  By day, she works as a concept artist for the game Smite, where she combines her knowledge of physical costume construction with her artistic knowledge to create concepts for both her cosplays and the game. She is also known for her appearances on Marvel 616 and Marvel Becoming.