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Phantom Blade Productions LLC is a cutting-edge intellectual property (IP) development company founded by Xing Xin. The company focuses on creating dark action fantasy content across various mediums, including comics, animation, action figures, and music. One of their notable IPs is Ximphonic Versus, a dark action fantasy comic series created and drawn by Xing Xin. The series has garnered worldwide critical acclaim and has a dedicated fanbase. It's known for its intricate artwork, compelling characters, and immersive storytelling. And Dubbed "The Best Indie Comic You Haven't Read Yet" by MSN and ScreenRant and hailed by USA News as "The West's Heir to 'Final Fantasy' and 'Castlevania's Throne." With nearly 9k physical copies sold without crowdfunding. The action figure line is releasing later this year and will be available at Walmart. The series is currently being adapted into an animated TV series for streaming worldwide and is in collaboration with Disney+ and Hulu, further expanding its reach and popularity.

PHANSEA is currently a college student studying for an Illustration degree, in South Jersey.
She enjoys illustrating her original characters, along with drawing fan art from video games or tv- shows that she enjoys.

Steven "Gizmo" Lisefski and is a Colorist, Illustrator, Fixer, and wizard. Steve has mostly done colorist work from Indie comics all the way up to Archie comics. Steve also currently streams on Twitch (@gizmo_N_bunny) doing art and make a webcomic called "The starving artist Gizmo"

Garland Holloman is an Artist who has worked for Upper Deck Marvel Premier Sketch Cards and is the owner of Galica Graphics . He is a Multimedia Artist.

JASON L. RICHARDSON –
Jason Richardson (aka J-Rich, aka Spider-Man), is the Founder and CEO of the nerd culture production company &
news site J1 Studios, a comic book writer and artist, who created one of the FIRST BLACK FEMALE LEAD
PROTAGONISTS that had her own manga, “Super bounty J1” [she is also the mascot of J1 Studios] in 2006. He started
one of the FIRST Black nerd gaming podcasts, “The Reset Button” in 2008, and was one of five hosts on one of the
FIRST Black nerd TALK RADIO SHOWS, “Black Tribbles” in which they won several awards. Not only is he a graphic
designer, voice actor, public speaker, a director (of film & television), Jason is also the founder of J1 Con, the LONGEST
RUNNING BLACK OWNED anime convention in the WORLD!
Jason has 43 awards spanning game development, animation, radio, and events, and with hundreds of J1 Studios fan art
by fans from over 30 countries, Jason is an inspiration in nerd culture. Jason Richardson is also an entry in
the Encyclopedia of Black Comics, a book by Eisner Award winner, Dr. Sheena Howard, that showcases influential
Black folk in comic book industry.
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LaToya Smith is a very special lady who has been drawing and painting for a good number of years. Her work has been showcased at ARC and several Art shows and Comic Cons.

Dawnchu is a Southern NJ resident, and has been a fixture in the comic and anime convention circuit for the past few years in the tri-state area. Hosting many panels and events on anime and the overall Otaku culture. Having watched over 500 anime making her somewhat of an expert on the this style of Japanese film and television animation. Her cosplays combine traditional looks, along with her unique gothic fashion.

Dangerous Dan a cosplayer/performer/Model,nominee of MAA 2022 & 2025 ,NYFW/Elite Fashion Runway Model 2022, Voice-Actor dangerous Dan is a skilled martial artist/performer who's been in martial arts since he was 5yrs of age currently being a 5th degree black belt and a cosplayer he knows how to bring your favorite characters to life from on screen to off screen he's done everything from his 1st voice-acting gig for a power rangers fan Audiobook called "called spirit warriors" to being the host of upcoming podcasts called "Cosplay On The Streets"
Instagram: dangerousdancosplay
Tiktok: dangerousdancosplay
Youtube: @dangerousdancosplay
Dangerous Dan will be performing at Anime Wild!!

Little Miss Cosplay... with Her love of anime and Sci-Fi her cosplays come to life. She is a disabled cosplayer (photosensitive epilepsy) who loves to cosplay and encourage others who are disabled not to be afraid to get out there and cosplay and show off their talent whether it be performing or cosplay costume designing. She is also the host a Trivia Contest called "Guess that Trivia" where con attendees can have fun and test their knowledge on Comic Book, Anime, Disney Characters, and Movies. She is also judge for Cosplay Contests as well at Cons and local shows and is a professional model as well in the Cosplay World. Co - partner with "cosplay on the streets." Love to encourage many through my cosplays and bring to life your favorite characters. Instagram: littlemiss_cosplay Facebook: littlemisscosplay
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Peter Weiss is a U.S. Army Combat Verteran, Cosplayer, and the founder of House Skirata, a veterans-only covert cosplay club created to help fellow soldiers manage PTSD through geek culture and armor-building. He has been a featured cosplay guest and judge, with his work showcased in When Worlds Collide and Cosplay America and is also part of the Power Rangers fan series Project Zodiac. Hie signature creation, the Dark Wolf Ranger, reflects his passion for the duality of light and dark (lunar wolf- Zen Aku fusion) with the upcoming fan series projects that include 3 cameo appearances, a side by side project (Unbroken) and a dedicated origin story.

Emerging from the shadows, Jinx the Danger Dame orchestrates a symphony of adrenaline and awe. Blending the grit of classic sideshow with a distinct dark aesthetic, her act is a music-driven exploration of human endurance. From the first note to the final feat, Jinx transforms pain into performance art, proving that there is beauty in danger.
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Happy Daisy Face Painting will be bringing her talent to Anime Wild and will offer up some unique face painting of your favorite characters or whatever kind of design you would like.

The 501st Star Wars Legion is a group of Star War Character Cosplayers who are always a huge hit with attendees of all ages. They'll be joining us for Anime Wild with some great photo opportunities.

Not Just Two Artists consist of a husband and wife art team. Terrell Jefferson is a illustrator and comic book artist. He worked for Outpouring Comics as a interior and cover artist. Danielle Sanders is a painter and a background artist. She worked for Animation Collective as an concept artist. Together they are working on their first comic book, "Dark Dreams".

Professional photographer since 1973. Cosplay since 2013. Two-Time Focal Point photographer of the year. Ranked in the top 20% on Viewbug multiple times. Recipient of numerous awards for both portrait and cosplay photography. Reconized "Value added" guest.

Niko Lopez is a up and coming local artist from Atlantic City. With no formal training, this special artist is a self taught and specializes in all things Anime and comic books. Niko has a wide range of artistic talent that is on full display in his pencil drawings, paintings and more recently digital art. While producing plenty of cool and stylish fan art, he also hopes to publish his very own first comic.

.Appearing at Anime Wild for the First time will be professional cosplayer and cosplay judge Gardenia of Secret_Garden_Cosplay.
Gardenia has been a cosplayer for 8 years. She mainly cosplays from Shojo Anime, but also enjoys Shounen! Her favorite Anime Cosplay right now are DanDaDan and Apothecary Diaries. She loves all things cute and Pompompurin and can't wait to see you all at Anime Wild on March 22, 2026 at the Wildwoods Convention Center!

Brian Misher is Content Manager for the entertainment hub J1 Studios where he reviews video games, movies and brings you that latest news in entertainment. He is also the creator of the fantasy adventure novel “The Gunslinger Swordsman” and the urban mythological tale “Xeo Nexus!” Brian’s interests include anime, manga, various music and legends and folklore. He has also written fan fiction for popular video game series such as “Devil May Cry,” and “God of War.”