An extraordinary pair of artists, the Chalk Twins are renowned for their chalk murals of epic proportions. Traveling the world in pursuit of artistic mastery, they are a regular installment at conventions and events across the country where they produce massive chalk masterpieces live. The Chalk Twins are truth in advertising – they are twins, and they work together with soft pastel chalk. When you see them, we encourage you to get down low and talk to them. They would be glad to answer questions and talk about art, geeky stuff, twin stuff – whatever you like. They don't bite. We promise.

Corina Boettger is a Non-binary professional actor for over 20 years, starting as a child in theater and now working in the voice over world. They can be heard as Paimon in Genshin Impact, Tatsumaki in One Punch Man, Gauko/Naoko in Dino Girl Gauko, Mizuki in Ai: The Somnium Files, Sailor Tin Nyanko in Sailor Moon, Marshtato Mary in DreamWorks Trollstopia and much more. You may also recognize their face as a guest star on shows like My Name is Earl, Glee, Shameless, Desperate Housewives and more. They are an advocate for health care as Corina has Crohn’s disease & Autism and wants to be a role model for others who have autoimmune disorders/ neurodivergences to show they can achieve their dreams too.

Emi Lo is a Taiwanese-American voice actress based in Dallas. Most recently, you can hear her as Ayano in Hensuki, Otter in Kemono Friends, and Princess Starla in Nichijou: My Ordinary Life. You can also hear her as Asano in Kono Oto Tomare and Misora in My Roommate is a Cat, and most recently, Tsuki Watanabe in the film Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie Over The Rainbow! Emi has also been active within the anime community for many years, as both a cosplayer and a performer. She has been cosplaying for over 10 years, both as a hobby and professionally at conventions. In addition, she has performed both solo and in ensembles at events as a vocalist with groups such as J-MUSIC Ensemble. When not doing any of the above, Emi can be found playing piano (both as a classical performer and casually recording video game or anime covers), drawing, sewing, or playing video games. She is always willing to discuss classical music with people, as well as look at images of cute animals!

EarlCrayTea, or Zach when he’s out of cosplay, is an upstate New York cosplayer who is celebrating his 10th year of cosplay this year. His first time attending a convention as well as his first time cosplaying was at Tora-Con 2012. Zach has won awards for his craftsmanship ranging from “Judge’s Choice” awards to “Best in Show” and has even placed in Tora-Con’s Cosplay Contest in 2016. His work has also been featured in Cosplay Realm Magazine. Zach finds cosplay as a way to not only express yourself, but to make friends and experiences with folks just like you. Photographer Credit: ShanaFeeleyPhotography

All visitors to the Rochester Institute of Technology campus must obey all local, NY state, and federal laws. Attendees must also comply with RIT's rules and regulations, which can be reviewed on our website. Any behavior that disrupts the family-­friendly environment of the convention will be handled at the discretion of the Tora-­Con Staff and RIT Public Safety. Consequences may range from warnings to removal of from the convention. Any behavior that threatens the safety of another person will be handled by RIT Public Safety and may result in criminal charges being filed. Tora-­Con Staff and Volunteers are not responsible for any lost or missing items. Attendees will be directed to the Lost and Found located at Campus Center Information Desk if items are reported missing. After the completion of the convention, all items held in lost and found will be handed over to RIT's lost and found. Attendees are prohibited from selling material goods and wares at the convention. This includes but is not limited to any anime-related merchandise, food, and artwork. Attendees are expected to respect and follow the Tora-Con Staff and Volunteers, RIT Public Safety, and uniformed officers. Tora­-Con Staff and advisors will have final say on any rule violations. Refunds: There will be no refunds for any registration. No exceptions. Restricted Items: No restricted substances, including cigarettes and alcohol, are allowed at Tora­-Con for the entirety of the convention. Any form of ahegao clothing is strictly prohibited. Electronic cigarettes are not permitted indoors on RIT campus. Smoking is permitted in designated areas on RIT campus. Please respect your fellow attendees and use those areas. Food: Homemade food may not be sold or given away at the convention. Anyone found doing this will have the items confiscated and given a warning. This is to protect all convention attendees’ health and safety. We recommend only purchasing food at fully licensed and inspected food vendors while in the convention areas. Age Requirements: All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Tora-Con Staff and Volunteers cannot help locate any lost children, but can direct adults to RIT Public Safety and the RIT Information Desk for assistance. Some panels and events may be age restricted to attendees over the age of 18 at the time of the convention. To gain entry to these panels and events, attendees must present a valid photo identification that clearly states the date of birth. Examples include, but are not limited to driver licenses and non-driver ID cards. Entry: To gain entry into any event or room at Tora-Con, attendees are required to have their badges worn and easily visible. A Tora-Con Staff or Volunteer will be checking badges at the entrance to every room. If you do not have a badge for any reason, you will be directed to a location where you can obtain a replacement with proof of purchase. Rooms: Attendees will not be allowed into an event room until the scheduled time of the event. No attendees will be allowed in a room once capacity has been reached. If an attendee needs to leave a room which is already full, they may not re-enter the room. All rooms will be cleared after each event. Attendees may not wait in a room after an event has ended. There is no reserved or saved seating for attendees in any room at the convention. Seating may be designated for those with disabilities such as the hearing or visually impaired. If your costume is large and may block the view for other attendees, please position yourself towards the sides or back of the room. Tora-Con Staff or Volunteers may direct you to a seat if the event will fill the entire room; please follow their directions. Please clean up after yourself after you leave an event. Lines: Attendees may not start lining up more than an hour before an event. Earlier lines will be broken up by Tora-Con Staff and Volunteers. Tora-Con Staff and Volunteers will form lines an hour before a major event starts. There is no sitting in walkways or on stairs. If you leave a line, you must re-enter at the back of the line. Go to the bathroom and eat food BEFORE you line up. You may not save a spot for a friend or group. Violators will be sent to the end of the line. No exceptions. Lines are single-file only. No large groups may stand together in line. Lines will be in hallways, which must stay clear for your safety in the event of an emergency. In case of a full event, Tora-Con Staff and Volunteers may direct you to a simulcast room. Tora-Con Staff reserve the right to make on-site adjustments to lines and events as situations arise that affect attendee safety and traffic flow. Accessibility: Reserved seating in events may be available for those with disabilities such as deaf or hard-of-hearing. A Tora-Con Staff or Volunteer will help direct you to the reserved seating. Wheelchair access and elevator locations can be found on the campus map or any map in the campus buildings. Service animals (as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act) are welcome on RIT campus. Please refer to RIT's policies regarding service animals on our website Signing Sessions: Attendees may receive one autograph from each guest per signing session. Attendees may have up to one photo taken with each guest per signing session, if allowed. Only officially licensed products and Tora-Con Conbooks and badges are approved items for any autograph session. Body parts, clothing that is currently being worn, and items of a lewd nature are prohibited. When it is your turn at the signing session, get your item signed, take your photo (if allowed), and move on. There is to be no loitering around the guests during signing sessions. If you have questions, please save them for the guest panels. Tora-Con Staff reserve the right to make changes to the rules at any time as situations arise. Photography & Video: All Tora-Con attendees grant permission to be photographed or recorded by Tora-Con Staff for promotional purposes. Attendees may photograph or video record events at Tora-Con unless otherwise directed at specific events and panels. Signs prohibiting photography and/or recording will be posted at room entrances. All photography and video recording is prohibited during showings. It is courteous to obtain permission before taking photos or videos of other attendees. Respect your fellow attendees and ask before you photograph or record others. Harassment: Tora-Con does not allow harassment of any kind including but not limited to: Verbal harassment such as name calling, jeering, threats or insults Physical harassment such as hitting or throwing objects at another person Sexual harassment such as touching, invasively photographing, or making unwelcome sexual advances toward another person without their permission. Violations will result in RIT Public Safety being called and criminal charges may be filed.

COVID-19 Guidelines For Cosplay: If you are wearing any type of costume mask or helmet, it must be easily removable and you must still wear a face mask with it, while on RIT Campus. For more information when visiting RIT Campus, please visit our website for a link to the RIT Safety Plan. Costume Rules: Tora-Con is a family friendly convention. All costumes must follow a PG rating. You may be stopped at any time by Tora-Con Staff to determine if your costume is appropriate and may be asked to either change or cover up your costume if it does not follow the convention rules. Any Tora-Con Staff member has the right to any and all final decisions on whether or not a costume is appropriate. - All costumes and clothing must fall in a PG rating. Apparel should not depict vulgar or offensive images or text. Tora-Con Staff may determine if a costume is appropriate for the convention. - Shirts, shoes, and pants/shorts must be worn at all times. This is both for your safety and in accordance with health code restrictions. Violation of this will deny you entry to the convention. - Any form of nudity or partial nudity is prohibited in the convention proper and on RIT Campus. - All attendees must have proper footwear. Bathing suit areas must be covered. Any form of nudity is prohibited. - Examples of acceptable clothing as long as you are fully covered: sports bras, muscle shirts, spanks, leggings, etc. - No exposed hard materials, including wood and plastic. These materials may only be used as a structural base for your costume and then must be covered in foam or similar soft material to prevent injury to others. - Costumes may not have exposed hard materials, including but not limited to, metal and wood. If your costume is deemed unsafe, you will be asked to change into a different outfit. - No sharp edges or points. These must be blunted or made out of a soft material to prevent injuring others. - Free floating chains or trains must be no more than 1 foot long and must not flail around. - Your costume must be able to fit through a door of standard height and width (~7.5' x 3'). - No part of your costume should obstruct the path of another attendee. - If your view is obstructed, please have a guide to direct you. - If you and your costume require more than one seat in any event or panel room or obstruct the view of any other attendee, Tora-Con staff may designate seating for you that causes the least disruption. - If you wish to take part in the Cosplay Contest, in addition to the rules above, you must adhere to the Tora-Con Cosplay Contest Rules. Props That Are Prohibited: Tora-Con Staff and Public Safety Officers will have the final say on whether a lookalike weapon is acceptable. Items in violation of this policy will be confiscated by security and returned at the conclusion of the convention. No exceptions. Failure to follow Tora-Con regulations will result in ejection from the convention. All props must be checked at Registration even if you are not participating in any cosplay related events. Misuse of props that endangers other attendees can and will be confiscated regardless of whether or not it is classified as a safe prop. Please Note: New York State weapon and firearms laws are in effect and no weapons will be allowed in the convention proper or anywhere within RIT Campus. No exceptions. - Guns or props that fire objects such as bows, slingshots, airsoft or bb guns, foam dart launchers. - Live steel weapons with edges such as knives or swords. - Wooden weapons, such as swords, clubs and baseball bats. - Spray weapons such as mace. - A live flame, flash paper, sparkler, or strobes (sealed flashbulbs may be used if desired). - Electric weapons such as tasers or cattle prods. - Messy props such as confetti, flowers, food or water. - Non-firing toy weapons are allowed as long as they can be easily identified as toys, even from a distance by an average citizen. Toy guns must not resemble real weapons and must have an orange tip. Toys must not contain ammunition. Wood and plastic may be used as a structural base for props, but only if it is properly padded to ensure it will not injure others. For example, covering a wooden dowel in foam to create a sword is allowed. - No signs are allowed unless they are an integral part of the costume for a character. Any other sign is not allowed. This includes signs written on any medium such as: paper, cardboard, handwritten onto T shirts, etc. - Signs that could be considered solicitation are not allowed. For example, a sign reading