Interview With Cosplayer, Singer, and Model, Akira Itsuki

A-To-J Connections was lucky enough to catch up to Akira Itsuki during her appearance at Anime Expo 2016! Fresh off of AX's Fashion Show, she sat down with Heidi and Tiffany and discussed everything from cosplay, the differences of conventions in Japan and the US, and learning what toppings are for a pizza! Be sure to check it out! (Note: Full video of the interview can be found at the very bottom following the text!)

Akira Itsuki is a cosplayer from Japan whose activities include regular appearances in shows in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, Russia, Spain and more. Her high-quality, accurate cosplays have won her many fans around the world. Outside of cosplay, she debuted as part of the cosplay idol trio "Panache!" in 2012 under Sony. After the group broke up in 2013 she became a solo singer and has held solo performances in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Japan. Anime Expo was her first US appearance as well as her first modeling experience. She modeled the brand galaxxxy at Anime Expo's Fashion Show.

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