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Acky Bright

Artist

Acky Bright is a distinguished Japanese manga artist and illustrator, renowned for his work with McDonald’s, meta, DC Comics, Hasbro, and BMW. With his captivating kawakakkoii (cute and cool) characters and unique worldbuilding in manga-style, Acky's artistry stands out as truly exceptional.
Ai Furihata

Voice Actor

Ai Furihata can be heard voicing characters such as Ruby Kurosawa (Love Live! Sunshine!!) and AiriMomoi (HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!).
Allie Cat Cosplay

Cosplay Senpai

Allison of AllieCat Cosplay is a cosplayer and designer who started her journey in 2010, creating over 80 Cosplay Costumes, and earning Best in Show awards in several competitions for craftsmanship.
AriNico Cosplay

Cosplay Senpai

Ariel of AriNico Cosplay is an award-winning cosplayer with over 12 years of crafting experience. She specializes in sewing and is well-known for creating intricate cosplays that use needlework techniques such as embroidery and beadwork.
Arryn Zech

Voice Actor

Arryn Zech is an American actress, singer, and model best known for her roles as Blake Belladonna in the American anime, RWBY, and Dr. Emily Grey in the longest running web-based series, Red vs. Blue. You can also find her voice in anime such as Girl’s Frontline and The Detective is Already Dead, as well as in video games like Honkai: StarRail, SMITE, and PALADINS.
Billy Tringali

Industry Appearance

Billy Tringali is the Founder and Editor of the ‘Journal of Anime and Manga Studies’ (JAMS), an open-access, academic journal dedicated to the study of anime, manga, cosplay, and their fandoms.
Brandon McInnis

Host

Most known for voicing Gyutaro (the Upper Six demon) in Demon Slayer, Sir Nighteye in My Hero Academia, Mafuyu in Given, Alear in Fire Emblem: Engage, Finral Roulacase in Black Clover, Gen in Dr. Stone, Cell War in Mashle: Magic and Muscles, and Lawrence Bluewer in Black Butler: Public School Arc, Brandon McInnis is an LA-based voice actor, singer, and translator with over 160 roles in anime and video games, and a prolific TikTok account (>600k followers).
Brianna Knickerbocker

Voice Actor

Demon Slayer, Re:ZERO, Seven Deadly Sins, Genshin Impact, Fire Emblem Heroes, Catherine Full Body
Caitlin Glass

Voice Actor

A voice actress and ADR director, best known for the role of Winry Rockbell in the FullmetalAlchemist franchise, Caitlin has been working in the anime industry since 2004. Caitlin was the ADR director for the English dub of the fan-favorite, Ouran High School Host Club, as well as the voice of Haruhi Fujioka.
Caleb Yen

Voice Actor

Caleb Yen is best known for his role as the Masc. Trailblazer, AKA Caelus, in the Hoyoverse game HONKAI STAR RAIL, as well as Minimalist and Windflit in ARKNIGHTS.
Chris Tergliafera

Voice Actor

Chris Tergliafera is an accomplished voice actor with a diverse portfolio in anime, video games, and animation. Originally working in TV Development at USA Network in Los Angeles, Chris decided to move off the executive path to follow his true passion in performing. After grinding for several years, he landed his first role as Sirius Oculus in “Little Big Planet Karting" launching him into a successful career in voice acting.
Colin and Steve

Music

Colin and Steve's Lofi Living Room is a video game lo-fi band based in Los Angeles. Their music is influenced by Lo-Fi, trip hop and jazzy tunes, giving it a unique and relaxing vibe.
Cory Yee

Voice Actor

Cory Yee is a Chinese American voice actor, most well known for Gorou in Genshin Impact, Akito in Ghostwire: Tokyo and The Beholder in the award winning To Your Eternity.
Cowbutt Crunchies

Cosplay Judge

Regan of Cowbutt Crunchies Cosplay is one half of an internationally acclaimed LGBTQ+ couple who specializes in couture cosplay, education, and incredible pop culture design.
Daman Mills

Voice Actor

Daman Mills is a voice actor and director. His best known voice credits include the Dragon Ball series (Frieza, Monaka), Final Fantasy VII Remake (Weiss the Immaculate), Honkai: Star Rail (Blade), SK8 the Infinity (Cherry Blossom), Shin Megami Tensei V (Aogami).
David Vincent

Voice Actor

David Vincent, the acclaimed voice actor hailing from Los Angeles, boasts a stellar career with standout roles such as Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in Bleach, and Gilgamesh in Fate series. From Bungo Stray Dogs to Super Smash Bros., his versatility shines. Connect with his via social media @davidvincentva.
DJ Carisma

Host

As an International Celebrity DJ and 3-time Female DJ of the Year, DJ Carisma brings unparalleled talent and energy to the stage.
Erica Lindbeck

Voice Actor

Erica Lindbeck is an actress residing in Los Angeles. She is known for her work in the voiceover industry, & is honored to have worked on a large & diverse portfolio of projects, including Futaba Sakura in Persona 5, Jessie in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Peppermint in Hi-Fi Rush, Daki in Demon Slayer, Lady Nagant in My Hero Academia, Loona in Helluva Boss, Emira Blight in The Owl House, & Black Cat in Spiderman PS4 to name a few. For news & announcements, find Erica on Twitter & Instagram.
Faye Mata

Voice Actor

Faye Mata has voiced over 100 credited characters in video games and animated series (Pokemon, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Hunter x Hunter, Sailor Moon, Sword Art Online, Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, Tekken, Barbie, Lego, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, DC’s Deathstroke etc), streamer, and former competitive gamer! She's known for roles like the Goddess Aqua (Konosuba), Astolfo (Fate), Kagami (Miraculous Ladybug), Glitz & Glam (Helluva Boss), Lulu (League of Legends), A.K.I. in Street Fighter, Petra (Fire Emblem), and many more! Come meet her at the convention, and follow her socials @FayeMata!
Griffin Burns

Voice Actor

Griffin Burns is an LA-based voice actor & musician most known for his work as Tartaglia (“Childe”) in Genshin Impact, Muichiro in Demon Slayer, Doppio in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.
HDC

Cosplay Judge

Award-winning master craftsman Tim Harrison formally founded Harrison Designs and Concepts, or HDC, in 2018 to break traditional design and fabrication standards to make fantasy reality and the impossible possible. They specialize in crafting cinematic and hyper-realistic details in multi-medium props, costumes, and practical effects. They share their passion for the craft via panels, tutorials, and an adjunct professorship with DePaul University in Chicago.
Howard Wang

Voice Actor

Howard Wang is an actor known for voicing characters like Xie Lian in Heaven Official’s Blessing, Langa in SK8 the Infinity, Luka in Honkai: Star Rail, and many more!
Jackie Lastra

Voice Actor

Come meet Jackie Lastra, voice of Xiangling (Genshin Impact), Fuuko (Undead Unluck), Melty (Rising of the Shield Hero), Kiyo (Demon Slayer), Serena (Pokemon Masters), and many more!
Jun

Artist

Jun is a veteran h-manga artist of over a decade, creating your favorite monster girls!
Kayli Mills

Voice Actor

Kayli is a Michigan born voice actor, singer, lyricist and script adapter. You may know them as Keqing (Genshin Impact), Alice (Sword Art Online), Emilia (Re:Zero), Clara (Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun) and many more!
Keith Silverstein

Voice Actor

Keith Silverstein, esteemed voice actor of Zhongli in Genshin Impact, Torbjörn in Overwatch 2, and Hisoka in Hunter x Hunter, boasts an extensive resume will be appearing at Anime Expo 2024.
Kellen Goff

Voice Actor

Notable roles include Funtime Freddy, Glamrock Freddy, Sun, and Moon in Five Nights at Freddy’s (as well as Foxy in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie), Kai Chisaki / Overhaul in My Hero Academia, Fiddlesticks in League of Legends, Diavolo in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Sasaki in Sasaki and Miyano, and Porco Galliard in Attack on Titan.
Ken Ayugai

Host

Active player widely recognized in the Japanese entertainment industry as Musician, Actor, Radio DJ, TV personality, Emcee, etc.
Kirk Thornton

Voice Actor

Kirk Thornton has been hanging out in the VO community for a while now and has been fortunate enough to be involved in a number of projects outside of anime including, Apple, Subaru, John Deere and Disney.
Kyle Hebert

Voice Actor

Dragonball Z (Narrator and adult Gohan), Dragonball Super/Super Hero (Gohan), Wreck-It Ralph/Street Fighter (Ryu), Naruto (Kiba), Bleach (Aizen, Ganju), Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders (Kakyoin), My Hero Academia (Fatgum) and Gurren Lagann (Kamina).
Lauren Landa

Voice Actor

Annie Leonhardt (Attack On Titan), Sailor Neptune (Sailor Moon) Merlin (Seven Deadly Sins), Kyoko Sakura (Madoka Magica)
Lizzie Freeman

Voice Actor

Lizzie Freeman is an LA based voice actress who was born in Oklahoma. A cat and coffee enthusiast and lover of all things cute, she began her career in 2012 working on indie titles like "Dust: An Elysian Tail" and online animations.
Luna Lady of Light

Cosplay Senpai

Luna Lady of Light is from Michigan. She mentors cosplayers in writing, performing, and competing skits; guides newer contest runners, and provides advice on craftsmanship.
Mayu Yoshioka

Voice Actor

Mayu Yoshioka is known for voicing characters such as Mayu Shimada (Wake Up, Girls!) And Haruka Kiritani (HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!).
Michael Yurchak

Voice Actor

Known for his role as the voices of Tobi and Obito in the hit anime series Naruto: Shippuden
Mikio Toki

Guest of Honor

Renowned Master of traditional Edo style kites, Mikio Toki, elevates the art of Japanese kite making. 🎨 Committed to passing on his expertise through workshops, he ensures this cultural heritage flies high for generations.
Ohara Sayaka

Voice Actor

Ohara is a Japanese voice actress and narrator playing the role of Beatrice in "Umineko When They Cry" and Erza Scarlet in "Fairy Tale."
Panterona

Cosplay Judge

Panterona is an award winning cosplayer, fashion/costume designer and convention organiser from the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Patrick Seitz

Voice Actor

Since his debut in 2000, Patrick Seitz has spent over twenty years voicing a diverse array of characters across anime and gaming. From Franky in One Piece to Ragna the Bloodedge in BlazBlue, his talent spans himbos to horrors. Beyond voice acting, he directs and adapts anime, and enjoys espresso tonics and cat cafés. Find him @Seitz_Unseen.
Ray Chase

Voice Actor

Voice actor - Sukuna/Choso - Jujutsu Kaisen, Uzui - Demon Slayer, Neuvillette - GenshinImpact, Noctis - Final Fantasy XV, Cyclops - X-men 97
Ryukishi 07

Industry Appearance

A scenario writer and the leader of the doujin circle, 07th Expansion.
Shōji Kawamori

Guest of Honor

Animation Director／Mechanic Designer／Vision Creator／『EXPO2025 OSAKA,KANSAI,JAPAN』Theme Project Producer
Softest Hard

Host

Vietnamese-American DJ and producer Softest Hard has risen in the EDM scene worldwide and on main stages, producing tracks with Skrillex, Kali Uchis, T-pain, and more.
Suzie Yeung

Voice Actor

Suzie Yeung is an Asian American voice actor, best known as the voice of Makima from Chainsaw Man, Yuffie Kisaragi in Final Fantasy VII Remake, Eula in Genshin Impact, and Pumpkin Pie Cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom.
Tiffany Gordon Cosplay

Cosplay Senpai

Tiffany is the owner of Tiffany Gordon Cosplay LLC, which is a company that focuses on costume and prop fabrication as well as education on YouTube through her live crafting streams and tutorials, helping to teach others how to create their own cosplays from scratch.
Toshihiro Kondo

Guest of Honor

Toshihiro Kondo is the current president of the Japanese video game company Nihon Falcom, a position he has held since 2007. He has also produced and directed many games, including titles in the beloved The Legend of Heroes and Ys series.
Viorhythm

Music

Youth Pop violin group. We cover many k-pop, J-pop, American-pop, anime songs and much more
Yoichi Nishikawa

Guest of Honor

Yoichi Nishikawa is one of the premier Studio Ghibli background artists. Nishikawa’s most well-known subject matter is his clouds: known to his peers as the "The Painter of Clouds", Nishikawa is widely sought after for his talent in painting skies.
Zavage Cosplay

Cosplay Senpai

Zavage has been cosplaying for over 10 years and is known in the community as a craftsmanship focused cosplayer.
Zeno Robinson

Voice Actor

Zeno Robinson is an actor residing in Los Angeles, California. Zeno began his acting journey in middle school, and after taking a program called “All About Kids”, signed with CESD Talent. He would gain his professional voiceover start soon after as “Alan Albright” in Ben 10 Alien Force at 14 years old, and has since studied under industry pioneers such as Charlie Adler, Tony Gonzales, Kris Zimmerman, Phil Lamarr, Ginny McSwain, and Tony Oliver. Zeno can now be heard as “Remy” in Big City Greens, “Hawks” in My Hero Academia, “Cyborg” in Young Justice, and “The Green Poncho” in Craig of the Creek.