HaruhiCon is about connecting the anime and Japanese culture fan community in all sorts of ways and sometimes that means we invite people who stand out to us in the community. If there's someone that stands out to you that you'd love to see at HaruhiCon drop us a suggestion on the contact us page.
This year's Special Guests:
ππ Berry β‘ γγͺγΌ ππ
πΈ Berry is a J-pop idol currently based out of Los Angeles, California. Making her debut on august 12, 2023, she has toured across North America, Europe, and Japan as both a solo artist and a member of the group himiβ‘chuu, which debuted in 2025. Berry has collaborated with several prominent figures in the industry, including Phantom Siita, Psychic Fever, and Ladybeard. She has also performed in venues such as the House of Blues in Anaheim, California, and Club Asia in Shibuya, Japan.
πΈ Berry will be headlining the Sakura Idol Matsuri, our all new event Sunday afternoon celebrating idol culture, you can even apply to perform! You'll also be able to catch her at her booth in the Vendor Hall throughout Saturday and Sunday if you want to grab chekki, merch or attend one of her meet-and-greets.
πΈ We've been following Berry's progress for a long time and want to champion her work ethic, her passion and her craft. We hope you'll join us to celebrate Berry's first time performing in the UK and make this trip extra special.
πΈ Make sure to grab your tickets ASAP so you don't miss out!
ππ Who's everyone's favourite idol? ππ
π Beckii Cruel π
πΈ Beckii Cruel first found fame as a teenager in 2009, when her J-pop dance videos on YouTube went viral in Japan and led to an unexpected career as a Japanese idol. From her bedroom on the Isle of Man, she suddenly found herself performing on Japanese TV, appearing on magazine covers, and building a passionate international fanbase. Her journey was documented in the BBC Three film Beckii: Superstar at 14, which followed the story of a British schoolgirl whose life was transformed by Japanese pop culture and the early creator internet.
πΈ Fast forward to today: Beckii is the co-founder of Pepper, an award-winning influencer marketing agency, and has been recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her work in the creative industries. While her career has evolved into business leadership, she continues to advocate for the positive impact of global cultural exchange and frequently speaks about the evolution of online content creation and youth online.
πΈ I'm sure we speak for many of us that Beckii is iconic to the evolution of fandom and online content in the UK and we're so honoured to have her joining us to MC the Sakura Idol Matsuri
πΈ Make sure to grab your tickets ASAP so you don't miss out!