Robert Axelrod
Voice Actor
Robert Axelrod has appeared in over thirty feature films including four with Charles Bronson, the Sci-Fi hit remake “The Blob” with Kevin Dillon and many others. Television appearances include guest star roles on “Amazing Stories”, “Star Trek Voyager”, “Ted And Eric’s Awesome Show”, and “The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He also starred in the Michael Jackson music video “Stranger in Moscow”.
Mr. Axelrod is also a busy voice over artist. He is the voice of Lord Zedd and Finster on the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”. The Lord Zedd voice is one of the most recognizable character voices around. He voiced Armadillomon and Wizardmon on “Digimon, Microchip, The Punisher’s sidekick, on “Spiderman”, Rico on “Robotech”, and has voiced countless Anime features including “Akira”, “The Big O”, “Cowboy Bebop”, “Brain Scratch”, et al. As Lord Zedd, he starred in both the first Power Rangers feature film and the wildly popular live show that toured the country. He was a regular character on Saban Entertainment’s “Wowser” series (as Ratso Catso), “Journey To The Heart of the World” (as Scarface), “Hallo Spencer” (as Elmer), and more. He just finished narrating the mockumentary “Safety First: The Rise of Women and voicing four Anime series, “Gaiking”, “Danguard Ace”, “Captain Horlock”, “The Adventures of Nadja”, and “Fist of the North Star”.
Cindy Chu
Actress
www.cindy-chu.com
Cindy Chu is an up-and-coming young actress from Detroit, Michigan. She worked as a wardrobe assistant and featured extra in “Whip It,” starring Ellen Page. Her next big-screen appearances will be as an alternately giggling and screaming Chinese clerk in the remake of “Red Dawn” and a grad student who analyzes blood in “Salvation Boulevard,” opposite Ciarán Hinds. Her
award-winning independent film “Qing Lou Nu,” directed by Bryan D. Hopkins, is currently being submitted for the film festival circuit and has already made a few festival appearances this year at the Detroit Independent Film Festival, the Detroit-Windsor International Film Festival and the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, with rave reviews. She also recently wrapped up the CG-animated film “The Phoenix Armageddon,” in which she voiced one of the lead characters, Vanora. The local Detroit project is expected to finish post-production in the fall, at which time it will be submitted to several film festivals.
To learn more about Cindy and her film career, check out her Web site www.cindy-chu.com or follow her on Twitter @cindyslick.
FEATURED ARTIST!
Alex Heberling
Independent Comic Artist
www.garanos.com
Alex describes herself as an otaku-turned-comic-artist, currently offering her work online in the form of webcomics. She began drawing seriously when she first discovered Sailor Moon in 1998, and anime and manga have had a significant role in the development of her art and comics.
Alex's artwork is prominently featured at GarasuNoShiCon. After doing us a favor and providing artwork for the Cosplay Contest awards, Alex was elected to become our official convention artist. She has since provided all of the character designs for both Big Uncle Fuku mascots.
Galloping Ghost Productions
Video Game Developer
www.gallopingghost.com
Galloping Ghost Productions is owned and operated by Doc Mack. He is the writer and designer of both “Dark Presence” and, its follow-up, “Conquering Light” that are both currently in production, as well as several productions in the early stages of development. The majority of the talented staff have a true passion for video games as many have been playing since the late ‘70s or early ‘80s. Many of the staff are specifically hired for their skills in their particular field of expertise, but due to the smaller structure of the company, everyone maintains interest in what everyone else is working on to ensure a smooth cohesion through the entire game development process. All of the Galloping Ghost Productions projects aim to be unique and inventive. It’s our goal to continue to make new games and not simply travel down the same road that has been done several times before or just release sequel after sequel.
The first Galloping Ghost Arcade will be opening in Brookfield, IL, towards the end of summer! With over 200+ arcade games, it will be an arcade not to miss.
Gavin Goszka
Music Performer
Gavin Goszka started playing music at age seven and was writing and recording his own songs by seventeen. His background includes formal training in both piano and voice, self-instruction on guitar and bass, and a history of performing as a solo acoustic artist. He discovered anime music through internet radio and quickly became an avid fan, learning many of his favorite songs by ear and gradually picking up the Japanese language along the way. The idea of performing the music live came largely from a desire to share this interest with other fans and audiences that may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience it directly.
Gavin is also a member of the gothic horror soundtrack outfit Midnight Syndicate, and has recorded modernized versions of popular songs from the Victorian era under the name Parlormuse. His latest project is an all-original English-language CD featuring vocaloid Megurine Luka.
Gwydion (Anthony Doherty)
Fire Artist
Gwydion has been a professional Fire Artist for the past six years, using staff, poi and fans. He uses two different sizes of staffs: a four foot staff, which enables him to reach great speeds; and a six foot staff, which is slower, but allows him to perform more complex tricks. The poi he uses is made from special Kevlar wicking that are hooked to chains that go to special leather straps that hang from a finger from each of his hands. He also uses fire fans with a dance technique that he can interact with the crowd, or a single person. Gwydion also demonstrate the art of Dragon's Breath, by breathing fire. Plus he has been known to eat fire!
Julie Jensen
 Voice Actress
Julie Jensen is a native of Akron, Ohio. Her work includes various stage musicals and additional voicing for various Disney cartoons (Phineas and Ferb and feature films). She attended GarasuNoShiCon last year as part of "Salad Time Soldiers" and is excited to be returning as a panelist/performer. She is an avid Sailor Moon and Tenchi Muyo fan, which have inspired her musical and artistic talents. Please stop by and visit Julie this weekend!
The Man Power currently consists of Chris Sexxx on vocals and lead guitar, David Debauchery on guitar and swagger, and Cody War Hammer on drums and girls. The band has shared the stage with many internationally recognized acts such as Peelander-Z, Zombie Bazooka Patrol, The Slants, The Notorious MSG, and The Protomen just to name a few. The band has performed at such notable conventions as MTAC, EXPCon, and Persacon just to name a few.
The Man Power is preparing to release its first full length record on House Pride Records in early 2010. Look for the album in all fine independent record stores and digital retailers later this year.
Kerry Porter
Kimono Specialist
ohiokimono.wordpress.com
Kerry Porter is a local guest speaker who specialises in the Japanese kimono. Kerry's introduction to the Japanese kimono, came from her childhood in the military. For a number of years, Kerry has researched and studies the art of Kitsuke. Kitsuke is the art, style, and means for wearing traditional Japanese kimono. Kerry offers a large collection of kimono for viewing, and also interaction with. Her workshops and speeches comonly include a live dressing of someone from the audience.
The Salad Time Soldiers
Sailor Moon Musical Tribu te Group
Saladtime.org
Founded in 2007, the Salad Time Soldiers (or STS for short) Ohio’s own Sera Myu Performance group. They specialize in learning the dances from the Sailor Moon musicals and presenting them live, just for you! The group performed at Ohayocon’s Masquarade in 2008 and 2009, with their first full-length show at Garasu no Shi con last year!
Featuring Angie, Amara, Cookie, Patricia, honorary member Jenna and their new leader, Elly, the Salad Time Soldiers are glad to be back at the con that hosted their first show! Although they don’t have a show prepared for this one, expect them to grace the hallways of GarasuNoShiCon in their hand-made shiny costumes once more!
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