TouhouCon 2015 Announces A Trio of Touhou Illustrators: Banpai Akira, Sunao, and Shinoasa

Villa Park, CA – July 28th, 2015 – TouhouCon is pleased to announce prolific illustrators Banpai Akira, Sunao, and Shinoasa as Guests of Honor at its September convention. TouhouCon, Where Creativity Comes to Play, is scheduled for September 18-20, 2015, at the Hilton Anaheim. They will participate in a guest panel, autograph session, and exhibiting at TouhouCon exhibit hall.

Banpai Akira (a pun on "Vampire Killer"), is an illustrator for the doujin circles Yatsu wa Kamei, PURE, Kabushikigaisha Toranoana, and many others. Born in Japan, he is the character designer for Koumajou Densetsu, a fan-made Touhou Project Castlevania-esque game, created by circle Frontier Aja. Outside of Touhou works, his illustrations can be seen in ALiCE's EMOTiON "Funny Princess", Konami's SOUND VOLTEX BOOTH "Vampire Killer scar-ed Pf rmx" , and in light novels such as Fang of Underdog, Happy Death Day, and Kimi to wa Chimeiteki na Zure ga Aru.

Sunao is also part of the doujin circles Yatsu wa Kamei and PURE, and is known in the Touhou community for their works in Deep Red, Vampire Kiss, and Eternal Meek. Outside of Touhou Project, she is best known as the artist for the manga Akuma no Riddle (aka Riddle Story of Devil), F-Rank no Boukun, Nanami to Misuzu, and Shinigami Rising.

Shinoasa is the main illustrator for the doujin circle Vivit Gray. She has recently drawn Touhou related arts such as Evenly Split Down the Middle, Blanket, and Foot Print. Outside of her Touhou works, her works can be seen in Genshiken: Second Generation Premium Edition Blu-Ray set illustration booklet. She prefers to draw young children and teenagers.

Banpai Akira, Sunao, and Shinoasa join TouhouCon's 2015 line-up alongside musical producers REDALiCE, ARM, and Masayoshi Minoshima; independent artist Henry Liao; musical doujin circle Yuuhei Satellite; violinist TAM from TAMUSIC; illustrator ideolo; music producer Marasy; Touhou illustrator Kozou; seiyuu and musical singer Nomico; pianist, producer, and Tokyo Active Neets representative Akai Ryuusei; and Reitaisai's president Takahiro Hojo. To stay updated on all the latest TouhouCon 2015 news, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, and check us out on YouTube.

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About TouhouCon

Located in Anaheim, California – TouhouCon, where creativity comes to play, is a place for innovators of all levels from around the world to come together and interact with a culturally diverse community. Artist, musicians, and game developers, both locally and from abroad are invited to showcase their latest creations. TouhouCon 2015 will be held September 18 through September 20, 2015 at the Hilton Anaheim in Southern California. More information can be found at its website (www.touhoucon.com ).

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