More voice actors have been added to the roster of guests of honour for this year’s Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration: Sugar Lyn Beard (Rini/Sailor Minimoon) and Susan Roman (Sailor Jupiter).

Sugar Lyn Beard was the second voice actress for the character of Rini who transformed into Sailor Minimoon in the original English dubs of Sailor Moon and played the majority of the episodes featuring the child of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask from the future. Sugar is known as an actress as well as a television and radio personality.

For Susan Roman, being part of the wacky, wonderful world of animation for most of her adult life has been a dream come true. Along the way, she worked on projects that have since become mainstream classics. She is probably best known as the voice of Sailor Jupiter in the original English dub of Sailor Moon.

Additional sponsors have also recently been added for this year’s convention. The current list of sponsors includes:

• Tessellate Videos (official photo and video sponsor)
• Chop Shop Goods (clothing sponsor – selling show exclusive T-shirts)
• Right Stuf Anime (prize sponsor, enter the contest here)
• Arda Wigs (prize sponsor for cosplay contest)
• Pink City (prize sponsor)
• Girl Guides of Canada (activity sponsor)

The complete program is set to be released by the end of May and will include scheduled times for a variety of panels, activities, and screenings. The Sailor Moon R movie will have a featured screening at this event, for those fans who missed the theatrical screening or who wish to watch it again with other Sailor Moon fans.

Crafting and video games are returning in “Game Center Crown” and attendees will be able to try a couple of Sailor Moon video games included with their admission as well as make a selection of crafts including buttons, hair bow clips, tutus, mini backpacks, and more. Outdoors, there will also be an area where fans can play a giant game of chess and see if they have what it takes to be a chess master like Sailor Mercury! There will also be “capture the rose” and some other casual games.

Additional features for this convention celebrating the 24th anniversary of the classic anime series are to be announced at a later date.

Pre-registration tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for children 6-11. Admission at the door is $30 general admission, $25 for children 6-11. Children 5 and under are always free.

Fans attending Anime North can also meet some of the Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration crew and hear more about the only Sailor Moon convention in Toronto.

Full press release is available here for the guest announcements.

Fans in or near Vancouver, B.C. will be interested to hear that Anime Revolution will have a variety of Sailor Moon guests this year including:

Stephanie “Sugar” Lyn Beard (Rini #2/Sailor Minimoon – from the Cloverway English Dub of S and SuperS)

Jessica Gee George (Petz in Viz Media’s English Dub)

Grant George (Joe in Viz Media’s English Dub of Episode 25 and a bodyguard in Episode 22)

Anime Revolution will  be on August 14-16th at the Vancouver Convention Centre in the east wing. Tickets are available for purchase online and are currently available at a discounted rate. 3 day passes for adults are on sale for $60 (regularly $75) and 3 day child passes are on sale for $30 (regularly $35). At the door admission will range from $50-60 depending on the date you attend.

Stay tuned for more Sailor Moon guest announcements!

Hey fans! This just in – Megumi Ogata (Sailor Uranus) will be appearing at this year’s Anime Revolution.

We have also heard from one of the convention coordinators that, unfortunately, Sugar Lyn Beard (Sailor Minimoon/Rini #2) will no longer be able to attend due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts. We hope that Sugar will be able to return another time so that west coast fans can see her again.

Anime Revolution will run August 22nd-24th at The Vancouver Convention Centre. Tickets range from $50-$60 for a day pass (available at the door) or $75 for a general weekend pass (for attendees 13 and up).

Stephanie “Sugar” Lyn Beard (Sailor Mini Moon/Rini #2) is going to be appearing at Anime Revolution in Vancouver this year.

Anime Revolution will run August 22nd-24th at The Vancouver Convention Centre. Tickets range from $50-$60 for a day pass (available at the door) or $75 for a general weekend pass (for attendees 13 and up). Weekend general admission passes are currently on sale for $60!

Also appearing at Anime Revolution will be Charlene Ingram and VIZ Media!

Canadian fans on the west coast will have the opportunity to see three panels hosted by Charlene and ask questions about the new Sailor Moon license. Maybe we will also hear more there about how Sailor Moon will be available in Canada?

Either way, it sounds like Anime Revolution is going to be a good convention to attend this year!

As always, we will be keeping an eye out for more Sailor Moon guests at this convention and we will keep you posted if more are announced.

Hey readers!

Terri Hawkes (Sailor Moon #2) is the latest guest to be announced for Anime Revolution! She will be joining former castmastes Ron Rubin, Stephanie Beard, Katie Griffin, Susan Roman, and Vince Corazza at the 20th Anniversary Sailor Moon celebration panel.

This convention is sure to be a treat for Sailor Moon fans who can make it to Vancouver! Especially if you’re a fan of the English version.