lAIM 2025 guests and performers

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2024 Guests AND PERFORMERS

  • Ashten Passion

    Ashten is a theater kid-turned-cosplayer-turned PNGtuber, ready to take back the stage again! In a world ever changing and unforgiving, we all need a moment to let go of our fears and enjoy whatever it is that brings us elation. THIS is THAT moment! Spreading the message of openly expressing your own happiness in spite of fear and celebrating it proudly, this performance will be sure to delight!

  • Berry

    How sweet is everyone’s favorite idol? BERRY is a J-Pop idol based in Los Angeles, California. Donned with her trademark cotton candy hair and contagious smile, she has performed all across America and Japan. Turn your penlights pink and get ready for the “berry” sweetest show of a lifetime!

  • Bria

    Bria is a SoCal based cosplayer and Jpop enthusiast making her stage debut! She has been a fan of idols and idol culture for almost 12 years and has decided to finally make her dreams come true by becoming a performer. With the hopes of putting a smile on everyone's face, turn your penlights red and follow Bria through her kaigai idol journey!

  • Bubble Girls Idol Experience (BGIE)

    Hello Idol Matsuri! We are the Bubble Girls Idol Experience. A group of 5 friends with 2 original songs and 1 goal: to kira kira shine into all of your hearts.

    We are super excited to be performing and sharing our love for all things idol and anime. Having performed at Anime Los Angeles, Anime Pasadena, Anime Riverside, Anime Impulse, Anime Night Mart, and Ronin Expo, our performance at Idol Matsuri marks our 5 year anniversary! We're excited to share this milestone with all of you. Before we pop off on stage, make sure to set your penlights to pink, orange, yellow, green, and purple!

  • Crypticxren

    A new idol joins us onstage. He expresses his love for performing and aspires to leave his mark. Performing as Madara Mikejima from Ensemble Stars, please welcome our ambitious idol, Ren!

  • Freyja

    Hey shawtiesss!! I'm Freyja, a new solo idol and odorite from San Diego, and I'm here to make your heart race with my devilish charm~ If I'm not busy hogging the karaoke machine, you can catch me busting a move to my favorite J-pop and K-pop songs! One of my hobbies is being cute; I absolutely love dressing in gyaru and yami kawaii inspired fits! Come watch me perform and I'll have your hearts racing by the end of the show!~

  • Frogg & Pork

    Realfrogg and Porkboii have heard your demands and are finally joining forces to defeat your boredom and make your dream come true with their brand new idol duo. Set your penlights to pink and green and get ready to cheer for their debut!

  • Hamu Cotton

    Hamu Cotton is a Japanese cosplay performer, Youtuber, and Influencer based in California. She combines her favorite hobbies and passions - dancing, singing, acting, makeup, and film - to bring her favorite anime characters to life. She has been active for 5 years, completing over 60+ performances in multiple countries. Follow her social media @hamu_cotton to keep updated on her next activities and projects!

  • Irodori Idols

    Irodori Idols is a passionate Love Live dance cover group whose goal is to bring the magic of the Love Live universe to you! Break out your penlights and get ready for some nostalgia because today, Irodori Idols will be taking the stage as the original group that started it all, Muse!

  • Kikiitori

    Kikii is a local Southern California based j-pop inspired Kaigai idol. The grooviest bird on this side of the world, they work to show their fans improvement with every show and create smiles.

  • Kuneho

    Kuneho is an idol from the central California area and has been dreaming of taking the stage for 7 years. Now she's here to live out her idol dreams and ready to shine bright for you all, please welcome Kuneho!

  • Maid Academy Cafe

    Maid Academy is a Maid Cafe that is all about bringing a community of all ages, together. We serve, we dance, we perform! We are the ONLY Maid Cafe to not discriminate by size, color, or gender! Originally founded with CoastCon/Anime Academia at Orange Coast College.

  • Melanin Star Time

    Melanin Star Time is a vibrant and enthusiastic performer who has carved a unique niche for herself by dancing to Japanese pop cover music. With an infectious energy and a dazzling array of dance moves, she brings a fresh and exciting perspective to the J-pop scene. Her performances are characterized by precision, creativity, and a deep passion for the music she loves. Melanin Star Time's ability to connect with her audience through her expressive dance routines not only showcases her talent but also bridges cultural gaps, making J-pop more accessible and enjoyable to a diverse audience. Her dedication and flair have earned her a devoted following who eagerly anticipate her next captivating performance.

  • Melly Mini

    Melly Mimi is a singer, songwriter, freestyle dancer, producer, cosplayer, and kawaii fashion designer in Southern California. She has been performing at conventions and events in Southern California since 2019 in pop culture and Japanese anime communities. Get ready to be amazed by her upbeat performance fused with Japanese anime songs, various street dance styles, and kawaii harajuku fashion!

  • Nekopuf

    Hello! Im Nekopuf, a sailor cat idol based in Southern California with a passion for anything and everything music!

    One of my biggest inspirations is Ado. She is one of Japan's top music artist, with a flare to make something out of nothing. We both sang in our stuffy closets and created home-made song covers.

    I hope to one day branch out from covers and produce my own original music.

  • Seachelle

    Seachelle is a sparkling solo idol from Texas! She shines bright and makes waves through her dance cover performances! She is mainly a cosplay idol, covering beloved franchises like Love Live and Ensemble Stars. She brings these characters to life with an infectious energy that has won the hearts of fans in Texas and can’t wait to spread her smile to the world! Turn your penlights blue, and cheer on Seachelle!

  • Stolen Kiss

    We are Stolen Kiss, a cover dance group originally from Tijuana, Mexico.

    Over the years we have evolved and each presentation is very special for us, it is always a great joy to share with you what we like to do so much, dancing and cosplaying.

    We can't wait to get on stage and do our best!

    I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!~

  • Super Melody VT

    "Vtubers SuperSprinkles and MichiMelody combine to bring you their 2.5D kaigai idol duo - SuperMelody! They specialize in cute, energetic dances to get your heart pumping! Today is an extra special day because they will be debuting their very first original song! Set your penlights to blue and pink, and get ready for a genki time!"

  • SuperNovA

    Hi there,

    We’re so excited to join for this event!

    Our social medias are below

    YouTube: @supernova.socal

    Tiktok: @supernova.SoCal

    Instagram: @supernova.socal

  • Tokio.Ashe

    Socal based cosplayer of 10+ years and Anisong Youtube coverist, Ashe takes the stage for her official solo idol debut at LA Idol Matsuri! Ashe aims to capture your hearts with her charm and energy! Be sure to turn your pen lights to red to cheer her on!

  • Zeta Flare

    Happy Sunny Morning! I am Zeta Flare, the idol fan turned producer and manager of the ZetaPro virtual idol universe! I have been recording piano covers of anime, J-pop and idol music since 2014, though I have been a self-taught pianist since the age of 7 and am professionally trained in percussion. I also like to draw and, since 2019, have been writing original J-pop inspired music, primarily for my OC idols of the ZetaPro universe! One of my favorite hobbies is to support Kaigai and cosplay idols to the best of my ability and encourage others to keep chasing their dreams!