Meet Commander Shepard and the Crew

RPG gamers are in for a treat as the cast of the Mass Effect trilogy are coming to SacAnime Winter 2027. Meet Mark Meer, D. C. Douglas, Ali Hillis, and Brandon Keener during the weekend of January 8th to January 10th, 2027, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento,

The Cast of Mass Effect

Mark Meer is a voice actor who is best known for his role as Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect Trilogy. His other notable roles include Rassad yn Bashir in the Baldur’s Gate series and Durnan in Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark.

D. C. Douglas is a performer with a rich history in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his role as Albert Wesker in the Resident Evil series, Legion in the Mass Effect games, and Yoshikage Kira in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable. He is also best known for his role as Suguru Kamoshida in Persona 5 and Persona 5: The Animation. His other notable roles include Pod 042 in NieR: Automata, Ryunosuke “Ryu” Umemiya in the Shaman King remake, and Rufus Albarea in the Legend of Heroes series.

Ali Hillis is a voice actress who is well known for her role as Lightning in the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy and Dr. Liara T’Soni in the Mass Effect trilogy. Her other notable roles include Jessica Sherawat in Resident Evil: Revelations, Karin from Naruto, and Emma Frost in several Marvel anime films.

Brandon Keener is a voice actor best known for his role as Garrus Vakarian in the Mass Effect series. His other notable roles include Salmael in Persona 5 Tactica, John Bradley in The Pitt, Mr. O in PEN15, and Paul “Jesus” Monroe in The Walking Dead: A New Frontier.

SacAnime Winter 2027 Lineup

They will be joining voice acting legends Debi Derryberry,  John DiMaggio, and Christine Marie Cabanos, along with Courtney Lin from Rurouni Kenshin and Alyson Stoner from Kingdom Hearts III. Fans will also have the chance to meet Justin Briner, J. Michael Tatum, Brandon McInnis, and Monica Rial from My Hero Academia. Vincent Martella, David Errigo Jr., and Olivia Rose Olson from Phineas and Ferb will also be on the guest list. More guests will be announced in the coming months leading up to SacAnime Winter 2027.

The weekend will also include musical shows, a maid cafe, cosplay gatherings, industry panels, fan panels, and special shows. Tickets are now on sale, with weekend passes starting at $50.

SacAnime Winter 2027 runs from January 8th to January 10th, 2027, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, located on 1401 K St., Sacramento, CA 95814. The convention is one of the largest anime events in Northern California, drawing attendees from the surrounding region along with the Bay Area and Reno-Sparks area.

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