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# San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention

Anime + Gaming Convention : San Antonio, Texas

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## Pages

- [San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention](https://www.san-japan.org/) - San Japan is the largest anime + gaming convention in South Texas at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. San Japan always takes place on Labor Day Weekend.
- [Gaming + Tournaments](https://www.san-japan.org/community/gaming/) - - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention San Japan Gaming 2026 info will be continually updated on here. Electronic / Console The console tournaments will be held in the Hemisfair Ballroom C1, located on the 3rd floor of the HBG convention center, with 12,000 square feet set aside. We will have one of the largest game rooms at any Texas anime convention,
- [Meet & Greet (2026)](https://www.san-japan.org/registration/meet-and-greet/) - Meet & Greet registration for certain guests at San Japan.
- [Press & Influencers](https://www.san-japan.org/registration/press/) - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention - This is the press / influencer application page and requirements needed to apply. Please read over it in full.
- [Guests](https://www.san-japan.org/community/guests/) - June - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2026Guests BELOW are our ANNOUNCED 2026 guests 2026 Guests WILL BE CONTINUALLY Announced UP THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF AUGUST PLEASE CLICK ON THE NAME OR PHOTO FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GUEST. Roger Craig Smith Voice Over Guest Kellen Goff Voice Over Guest Risa Mei Voice Over Guest Drew Breedlove Voice Over Guest Courtney Lin
- [Formal Dance](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/formal-dance/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention San Japan Formal Dance FORMAL DANCE DETAILS Event Location: Marriott Riverwalk Hotel, Alamo Ballroom (2nd Floor) Date: Friday, September 4th Doors Open: 8:00PM Start Time: 8:30PM End Time: 10:30 PM Theme: Candyland This is a formal dance event. All attendees must present a valid convention badge in order to enter this event. All clothing must
- [Charity](https://www.san-japan.org/community/charity/) - March - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention San Japan Charity Selection San Japan is committed to making a positive impact in our community and contributes thousands of dollars to charity annually. This year, we are excited to announce that all funds raised from the Friday Formal Masquerade Dance, as well as any online donations received, will be directed toward our selected charity.
- [Schedule](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/schedule/) - August - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Info Schedule Date 2026 Convention Times is now available. Program Schedule Date 2026 Programming Schedule will be posted here on August 30th at 11:59PM CST (Guidebook). 2026 Maps The 2026 map is now posted. 2026 Schedule Times (PDF) 2026 Map (PDF) 2026 Map (Large PNG) San Japan uses Guidebook to gather all of our convention
- [Fashion](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/fashion/) - August - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Fashion at San JapanPanels – We will have fashion panels offer a dynamic and immersive experience for attendees passionate about style and creativity.J-Fashion Vendors – Come shop with designers, artists, and other J-Fashion vendors.Mixer Party – Add-on tickets sold separately from the San Japan badge. Mixer Party tickets are on sale now.J-Fashion Mixer allows attendees to
- [Bitforce Jamspace](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/bitforce-jamspace/) - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention The San Japan Board of Directors has decided to pause Jamspace in 2024.
- [Art Contest](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/art-contest/) - San Japan will have two art contests this year. If you want to see your art on t-shirts or badges please read through our rules and enter!
- [Electronic Dance](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/electronic-dance/) - - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Electronic Dance Event Electric Dusk / Electric Dawn Late Night Electronic Dance does not require any additional ticket in order to enter. There is no additional charge in order to attend this event. You are still required to have a valid attendee badge for Saturday of our convention weekend. Attendee badges are not sold at
- [Itasha Wonderland - Anime Car Show](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/itasha-anime-carshow/) - May - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Itasha Wonderland – Japanese / Anime Car Show Submissions Closed Itasha is a subculture of the car community that focuses on decorating one’s vehicle with one’s favorite anime character or series. This style originated in Japan in the mid-2000s and is continually growing! Don’t forget to check out the Itasha exhibit and appreciate what these
- [Community | Charity | Fandom Industry Signup Page](https://www.san-japan.org/registration/community/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention THE CONVENTION / FANDOM / NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY SECTION WILL OPEN ON MAY 1ST AT 11:59PM AND CLOSE ON AUGUST 3rd at 11:55 PM. If your group or company qualifies for an industry pass within San Japan, then this is the correct form to fill out. This section is for Fandom Conventions, Charities, Organized Fandom Groups,
- [Indie Gaming](https://www.san-japan.org/community/gaming/indie-gaming/) - November - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention San Japan Indie Gaming Indie Gaming Application – Now Open Until August 1st San Japan is setting up an Indie Gaming section for the convention. This is for electronic and tabletop developers. It’s entirely free for Independent Game Developers. It comes with one complimentary table and one convention badge. You can promote your game to
- [Terms Of Service - Pass Purchase](https://www.san-japan.org/tos/) - May - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Terms of Service Updated - AUGUST 1ST, 2026 By purchasing a Pass to attend the San Japan 2026 convention, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms of Service. You must read these terms carefully before making your purchase. All communications regarding your purchase will be sent to the credit card and payment processors. These terms
- [Policies](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/policies/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention SAN JAPAN CONVENTION RULES COVID-19 PolicyGeneral Attendee FAQs We do not have a clear bag rule. Strollers and wagons are allowed. We do not enforce outside food brought to the venue. Water bottles are permitted. There are water stations located throughout the convention. Here are some of the general rules for San Japan including events,
- [About San Japan - The Anime and Gaming Convention](https://www.san-japan.org/about-san-japan/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention AboutSan Japan The Convention Formed in fall 2005, San Japan, LLC is a fan-run organization that hosts an annual anime- and gaming-focused convention. We provide high-quality entertainment and education while fostering a safe, fun environment for all our attendees. We strive to cultivate an acceptance and appreciation of anime, gaming and related fandoms in South
- [Cosplay Show](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/cosplay-show/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Cosplay Show The San Japan Cosplay Show is dedicated to excellence in costume replication. Costumes may be of either Western or Eastern origin and can be from anime, manga, video games, live-action shows or movies, webcomics, web series, etc. “Crossover characters are permitted, as are artbook variants or costume designs based on fan works (such
- [Cosplay Show Signup](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/cosplay-show/signup/) - June - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2026 Entries: Open July 1st at 9:00 PM Central – Close on July 20th or when all slots have been filled. Notifications sent out by July 29th at 11:59 PM. No entries are accepted via contact form or email. This will be a Jury Selection. Closed For 2026
- [Additional Events At San Japan](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/other-events/) - Here are new events happening in San Japan 2026
- [Attendee](https://www.san-japan.org/registration/information/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention San Japan 17 (2026) Registration Show some initiative and get your badge taken care of now so you’re not fumbling with money later. Guarantee you have your badge before the convention arrives and spend less time in lines and more time enjoying the convention. Registration Now Open San Japan COVID-19 & Mask Policy Registration Location: HBG Convention
- [Maid Cafe](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/maid-cafe/) - The cast of Milk Pink is here to bring you an authentic Akihabara Maid Cafe experience! Join them for a weekend of desserts and performances in a sweet pink atmosphere. With unique and fun presentations rooted in Maid Cafe culture, we invite you to visit and Think Pink with Milk Pink!
- [Panels](https://www.san-japan.org/community/panels/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2026 Submissions End on July 1st at 11:55 PM Central. 2026 Panel Form: Closed The San Japan Panel Submission Form can be found by clicking the button above. The deadline for panel/event submissions is July 1st. No submission will be accepted after that date, so don’t be late! Confirmation of form completion will be sent
- [Nearby](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/nearby/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Nearby Places to Eat Cosplay Locations Below is a sample listing on what’s available in the area of San Japan. It is not a complete list as there are over a hundred places to eat and even more scenic locations for pictures in and around downtown San Antonio in a 2 mile radius. We listed
- [San Japan Idol Festival](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/sjif/) - Get your penlights ready! San Japan Idol Festival is hitting the stage! SJIF will be an idol festival headed to the stage for San Japan. We're excited to host this festival featuring a variety of performers, including singing, dancing, J-Pop and K-Pop, as well as dazzling costume to match!
- [San Japan Media](https://www.san-japan.org/media/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Media Here are some photos of San Japan throughout the years. convention photos San Japan instagram Here is the information for the First Stage Produc Here is the information for the Ironmouse VTuber M The largest anime + gaming convention is taking pl Here are the details on the Yoko Takahashi Meet & Load More
- [Volunteer](https://www.san-japan.org/registration/volunteer/) - January - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Volunteer Volunteer and staffing opportunities will be limited during the current convention. Current volunteers and staff are encouraged to reach out to their department heads for more information. We will be accepting General Volunteers. Applications Closed For 2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN MARCH 15th, CLOSE ON JULY 1st reasons to volunteer (as if you need any) Volunteer
- [2009 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2009-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2009 Art Contest Entries We want to thank everyone for their hard work in making the artwork for this contest. San Japan 2.x theme was ‘Western’ so an Old West, Western or even Steampunk was okay. Winners: Vic Helton – Mecha Cowboy + Sana ‘Tachiik’ – Chibi Sana Erin Winn – Front Cover of San Japan
- [2010 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2010-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2010 Art Contest Entries We had an amazing number of entries with over 50 this year. Here is a full gallery of the entries we received. The theme for 2010 was “Cute”. Thanks to everyone who sent in their entries. winners
- [2011 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2011-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2011 Art Contest Entries Thank you very much to all of the entries this year. We had over 50 entries for our 2011 theme: Space, Science, Future. We want to thank everyone for entering into the contest. Below are the winners and all of the Mega Art/T-Shirt entries. Keri R. – Mega Art Contest Winner
- [2012 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2012-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2012 Art Contest Entries We have selected the winners for our art contest for San Japan: Mach 5 / 2012. Thank you very much to all of the entries this year. The 2012 theme was “Old-School”. The winner of our T-Shirt contest is Carly D. The winner of our Mega Art Contest is Edgar C. The
- [2013 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2013-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2013 Art Contest Entries We have selected the winners for our art contest for San Japan: Sinister 6 (2013). Thank you very much to all of the entries this year. The 2013 theme was “Villians”. The winner of our T-Shirt contest is Carly D. The winner of our Mega Art Contest is Cythina C. The Mega
- [2014 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2014-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2014 Art Contest Entries We have selected the winners for our art contest for San Japan: Samurai 7 (2014). Thank you very much to all of the entries this year. The 2014 theme was “Samurai”. The winner of our T-Shirt contest is Soo Kim. The winner of our Mega Art Contest is Trauma Tize. The
- [2015 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2015-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2015 Art Contest Entries We have selected the winners for our art contest for San Japan: 8-Bit (2015). Thank you very much to all of the entries this year. The 2015 theme was “Gaming”. The winner of our T-Shirt contest is Missy Pena. The winners of our Mega Art Contest are Lito Bujanda-Moore and Diane DelaCruz. The Art
- [2016 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2016-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2016 Art Contest Entries Below are our 2016 Art Contest Entries. Thank you very much to all of the entries we received this year. The 2016 theme was “Robots and Androids” 2016 T-Shirt Contest Winner By Rey M 2016 Mega Art Contest Winners By Allyssinian By Ponnchi 2016 Finalist The finalists were Rockin’ Robin, Tish, Fuzzy Rice, Holly B., Tori S., Sushiyama, Hanna S., Nezumi, Tony
- [2017 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2017-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2017 Art Contest Entries Below are our 2017 Art Contest Entries. Thank you very much to all of the entries we received this year as we had a lot of great entries. We had 85 entries this year which is the most we’ve received to date. The 2017 theme was “RPG/Adventure”. 2017 T-Shirt Content Winners By Tori
- [2018 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2018-art-contest-entries/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2018 Art Contest Entries Below are our 2018 Art Contest Entries. Thank you very much to all of the entries we received this year as we had a lot of great entries. We had 75 entries this year. The 2018 theme was “Magical Universe”. 2018 T-Shirt Contest Winners By Squidyjen By Lito (eleyeteaoh) 2018 Mega
- [2019 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2019-art-contest-entries/) - June - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2019 Art Contest Entries Below are our 2019 Art Contest Entries. Thank you very much to all of the entries we received this year as we had a lot of great entries. We had 75 entries this year. The 2019 theme was “Sports!”. 2019 T-Shirt Contest Winners By MousuArt By Rockin’ Robin 2019 Mega
- [2020-2022 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/2022-art-contest-entries/) - June - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2020-2022 Art Contest Entries Below are our 2020-2022 Art Contest Entries. Thank you very much for all of the entries that we’ve received this year. This was the most entries that we’ve received to date. We had over 140 entries this time. We appreciate the hard work. The 2022 theme was “Horror/Supernatural”. 2020 – 2022
- [2023 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/art-contest/2023-art-contest-entries/) - July - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2023 Art Contest Entries Below are our 2023 Art Contest Entries. Thank you very much for all of the entries that we’ve received this year. We had over 85 entries this time. We appreciate the hard work. The 2023 theme was “We Ship It! (Navy/Boats)”. 2023 T-Shirt Contest Winners By Noble Demons By T.Sipes 2023
- [2024 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/art-contest/2024-art-contest-entries/) - June - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2024 Art Contest Entries Below are our 2024 Art Contest Entries. Thank you very much for all the entries we’ve received this year. We had over 120 entries this time. We appreciate the hard work and wonderful entries that we received for this unique theme. The 2024 theme was “Quinceañera – Coming Of Age”. 2024
- [2025 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/art-contest/2025-art-contest-entries/) - June - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2025 Art Contest Entries Below are our 2025 Art Contest Entries. Thank you very much for all the entries we’ve received this year. We had over 185 entries this time. We appreciate the hard work and wonderful entries that we received for this unique theme. The 2025 theme was “Sound”. 2025 T-Shirt Contest Winners By
- [2026 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/art-contest/2026-art-contest-entries/) - June - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2026 Art Contest Entries Below are our 2026 Art Contest Entries. Thank you very much for all the entries we’ve received this year. We had over 165 entries this time. We appreciate the hard work and wonderful entries that we received for this yummy theme. The 2026 theme was “Food”. 2026 T-Shirt Contest Winners By
- [Fandom Meetings](https://www.san-japan.org/community/fandom-meetings/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Fandom Meeting Fan Meeting Times will be posted in the final schedule on August 25th. We will not answer room/time questions until then. This form is open for our 2026 convention.This will stay open until July 31st at 11:55 PM.(Received entries will automatically show up on the list below in 24 hours. Multiple submissions are not
- [Artist Alley](https://www.san-japan.org/registration/artist-alley/) - May - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Artist Alley Information Artist Alley Map and Artist List will be posted on August 30th 2026 Application Dates Application TypeOpensStart TimeClosesEnd TimeAcceptance IssuedMax # Of Applications Night Market (18+)May 10th9:00 PMMay 25th11:59 PM CSTJune 30th200 Unlimited Booths (Lotto) - ClosedApril 6th10:00 PM CSTApril 12th11:59 PM CSTApril 25th250 (App Cap Reached) Indie Artist Tables (Jury) -
- [Hall Cosplay Contest](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/hall-cosplay-contest/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Hall Cosplay Contest Hello Everyone! Jensen is back hosting the hall cosplay contest, now with a special guest judge! Our judges are looking forward to seeing all the amazing entries this year. This contest is meant to exist as a way for costumes that would perform poorly in the main stage show (whether due to
- [Previous Guests](https://www.san-japan.org/community/previous-guests/) - December - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Previous Guests Below are all previous guests who have attended San Japan.Only currently announced guests will be attending this year. artist David Angelo RomanKatie Tiedrich (Awkward Zombie)Fred PerryR. K. MilhollandBaylee JaeHamletMachine (Starfighter Comic)Emirain (Teahouse Comic)Svetlana ChmakovaAmelie BelcherTina Anderson cosplay WayraKiya NocturneRenegade MisfitBeanandcheese.burritoKittAtCosVYEJazzTheBatRe:StarClover AuraBeku CosMacchiOhMitsookiDaRegularSauceJin (behindinfinity)SakuraShounenChibiTifaCharlemagneSakkumiSpookystitchNipahDUBSStardust MeguA.K.WirruRageGearPropsAfroqweenSarcasm-himéMythril-ArtsThe Geeky SeamstressLicca’s Dollhouse Cosplay StudioSouthern Cospitality CosplayPhalafel CosplaysZavage CosplayTacocat Cosplay featured
- [AMV Contest](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/amv/) - May - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention San Japan AMV Contest Welcome to San Japan’s AMV contest! SUBMISSIONS OPEN UNTIL JULY 8TH. SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/1c3AhF6xDBy7xMUw6 San Japan will be including new and improved categories this year! Please read through the list, as some category definitions have been updated or combined. CATEGORIES Action – Videos with a heavy focus on intentional
- [18+ Night Market](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/night-market/) - June - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 18+ Night Market San Japan is hosting an exciting spicy event. Over two nights, on Friday and Saturday, we will have a 26,000 sq ft room with 18+ items from vendors and artists. A government-issued ID will be required to enter. Placement: Night Market will be in Hemisfair Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Section C2/C3 of
- [Hotels](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/hotels/) - March - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Hotels 2026 Hotel Room Block Is Open San Japan will be located at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the San Antonio Grand Hyatt Hotel. We will have room blocks available at the San Antonio Grand Hyatt, Marriott Riverwalk Hotel, Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, and the La Quinta Riverwalk Hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
- [Event Submissions](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/event-submissions/) - April - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention 2026 Fan Event Submissions Now Open – Ends July 1st at 11:55 PM Panel Form Now Open Fan Panel Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer Can I do a game demo as my panel?Game demos from a company must occur in the convention halls' appropriate gaming section and may not be conducted as a panel. Please
- [Vendors](https://www.san-japan.org/registration/vendors/) - January - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention VendorHall The Space Our vendor room will be in a ~280,000 sq foot Exhibit Hall with over 330 10’x10′ booths from nearly 200 vendors. They offer a variety of products catering to our anime fans and attendees with diverse interests. The 2026 Vendors List And Map Will Be Posted On August 30th Dealer Room &
- [Registration FAQ](https://www.san-japan.org/registration-faq/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention San Japan Registration FAQ How To Login To Your Account And Resend Tickets On The Registration Portal Registration Frequently Asked Questions Please use the search feature by putting in a keyword
- [Swap Meet](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/swap-meet/) - February - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Swap Meet Have anime items you’d like to trade with people? Bring them to our Swap Meet and swap with fellow attendees who are just as excited to exchange merch, collectibles, and hidden gems. Whether you’ve got figures, manga, plushies, artbooks, or other fandom treasures, this is your chance to find them a new home.
- [Artist Alley Information](https://www.san-japan.org/community/artist-alley/) - Artist Alley is a place where talented individuals showcase their art and more. You can find unique handmade art, shirt, keychains, pins, etc. Really, there is something for anyone!
- [True Dungeon](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/events/true-dungeon/) - True Dungeon returns to San Antonio, Labor Day weekend at San Japan! The TD Team is looking forward to returning to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Event details will be released at a later date.
- [Sponsor](https://www.san-japan.org/sponsor/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Sponsors Dear Prospective Sponsor,Thank you for your interest in sponsoring San Japan. San Japan is a fandom organization that premiered in San Antonio. It is a Japanese culture and Animation (anime) convention with a growing fan-based culture in North America. We are a volunteer-run group from our humble beginnings, proving that a convention like this
- [Contact](https://www.san-japan.org/contact/) - This contact form page form is for inquiries and feedback for San Japan.
- [San Japan FAQ](https://www.san-japan.org/san-japan-faq/) - December - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention san japan faqs Question Answer Why doesn't San Japan have 20 food trucks at the convention center? Can anything be done about this?We listen to hundreds of requests about Food Trucks every year. However, our hands are tied. The RK Group has the exclusive rights to all food sales within the HBG convention center. In
- [Registration](https://www.san-japan.org/registration/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention
- [Press Information](https://www.san-japan.org/press-information/) - October - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention
- [Location](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/location/) - August - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention Convention Location 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Transportation Local Travel Options While visiting San Antonio, you have a variety of options for getting around the City. Shuttles, Taxis, Rental Cars, and Local Transportation VIA Metropolitan Transit Redcoach – Minutes from the Convention The cost of gas and
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- [Plan](https://www.san-japan.org/plan/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention
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- [Community](https://www.san-japan.org/community/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention
- [Contests](https://www.san-japan.org/contests/) - September - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention San Japan Contests Art Contest One art contest is strictly for the T-Shirt contest and another for the Mega Art Contest. Both contests will have TWO winners selected. If you would like to see people wearing your artwork as a badge or be on front cover of the program book or our schedule guide then
- [San Japan Cares Program](https://www.san-japan.org/community/sjcares/) - May - San Japan : Anime + Gaming Convention San Japan Cares Program San Japan Cares is the outreach and access-focused support team for San Antonio’s largest Japanese Culture and Anime Convention. We look to affirm San Japan as a family-friendly event for all community members. Look for us near the convention registration. Services provided by SJ Cares include: Line Assistance Safety and access

## Views

- [Fan Meetings](https://www.san-japan.org/view/fan-meetings/)

## Convention Guests

- [Yoko Takahashi](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/yoko-takahashi/) - Yoko Takahashi - Yoko Takahashi made her debut as a solo artist in 1991 with "P.S. I miss you". Her best known songs, “The Cruel Angel's Thesis”, the theme song for “NEON GENESIS EVANGELION”, and "Soul's Refrain", the theme song for “NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: DEATH & REBIRTH”（movie）, continues to do well to this day. This talented singer boasts
- [Nayuta Umbrage - First Stage Production EN](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/nayuta-umbrage/) - Nayuta Umbrage – First Stage Production EN - Nayuta Umbrage is a mysterious alien with a perfect appearance that hides his hidden flaws and conflicted emotions. Roaming the world with a playful edge, he searches for both mastery and purpose.
- [Lucien Lunaris - First Stage Production EN](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/lucien-lunaris/) - Lucien Lunaris – First Stage Production EN - Lucien Lunaris is a vampire who has lived for hundreds of years. He has somehow lost his memories and can only vaguely remember his past. He wanders the world in search for peace and a place to call home.
- [Ironmouse](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/ironmouse/) - Ironmouse - Ironmouse is the Demon Queen from hell who loves to sing, play games, and cause chaos everywhere she goes. Ironmouse is a trailblazing VTuber, singer, and online entertainer known as the Demon Queen of Hell. Debuting in 2017, she has become one of the most iconic figures renowned for her powerhouse voice and high-energy personality.
- [Meli Grant](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/meli-grant/) - Meli Grant - Meli Grant is an actor, writer, and vampire misfit vtuber! Born and raised in New York, she spent her childhood playing on stages, in scenic shops and prop houses, while her father worked in technical theatre. From the Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts to NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, her drive to tell
- [Atelier Pierrot](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/atelier-pierrot/) - Atelier Pierrot - Located in Harajuku's famous LAFORET fashion mall, ATELIER PIERROT is a staple in the Gothic & Lolita community. Operating over 30 years, they helped create and influence the Gothic Lolita scene both in Japan and abroad. Their stores offer a wide variety of clothing and accessories featuring their romantic, well-tailored Gothic Lolita aesthetic, and their
- [Takushi Koide](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/takushi-koide/) - Takushi Koide - Takushi Koide is an animator and director at Kinema Citrus, known for his visually powerful and emotionally resonant work. He served as Assistant Director on Revue Starlight and directed the opening animation and a key episode of "Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun". Koide will make his directorial debut with "Goodbye,
- [Sub Zero Project](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/sub-zero-project/) - Sub Zero Project - Hardstyle duo Sub Zero Project aka Nigel Coppen and Thomas Velderman have taken the hard dance scene by storm. As teenagers, they started their careers in 2014. The combination of high quality productions and a unique signature sound, launched this Dutch duo to the top in no time. Sub Zero Project is best known for
- [Find The Rabbit](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/find-the-rabbit/) - Find The Rabbit - From packed dance floors to global livestreams, Find the Rabbit is bringing together hard dance, anime culture, and an international community of ravers both online and in real life. Find the Rabbit is a San Francisco-based hard dance DJ delivering high-impact performances that blend Hardstyle, Hardcore, J-Core, Dubstep, and Hard Techno. Known for fusing rave
- [Kiya Nocturne](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kiya-nocturne/) - Kiya Nocturne - Kiya Nocturne is an award-winning Texas-based cosplayer who has been cosplaying for over 15 years. She has participated in cosplay contests across the US, as both a judge and a competitor. From 2010-2018 she was part of SEC-C Cosplay, a competitive cosplay duo, winning multiple craftsmanship and performance awards. Kiya loves to talk about and
- [Wayra](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/wayra/) - Wayra - Cosplaying since 2010 and competing since 2015, Wayra is a content creator + competitive cosplayer sharing cosplay tutorials/process, oshikatsu culture, and itasha culture. She holds a BFA in Fashion Design and has worked professionally as a production sewist, as well as convention panelist and continued competitive cosplayer. (Photo credit: Waywyder)
- [Mimi Woods](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mimi-woods/) - Mimi Woods - Voice Actress Mimi Woods, from Guyver to Ghost in the Shell, she was one of the OGs that started alongside the Fahn Family, Steve Blum, Victor Garcia, the Claypools and many others who helped pioneer the voice over industry at LA Hero (later becoming Animaze inc.) She is best known as the Original MAJOR KUSANAGI
- [Henny](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/henny/) - Henny - Henny is a Twitch Ambassador, DJ, and content creator who has spent 7 years building a creative-connected community in livestreamed music. Streaming since 2020, Henny has cultivated a space where multi-genre EDM sets meet real conversation. What sets Henny apart isn't just the music; it's the intention behind it. Every set is an opportunity to
- [Renegade Misfit](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/renegade-misfit/) - Renegade Misfit - Ren has been cosplaying for 15 years and making her own cosplays for around 10. She specializes in sewing, EVA foam, and 3D printing and has recently branched out into leatherworking and resin! She’s a firm believer that anything is possible with enough effort and determination. Besides being a powerhouse competitor on stage, she loves
- [Beanandcheese.burrito](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/beanandcheese-burrito/) - Beanandcheese.burrito - Beanandcheese.burrito (Katie) is a Los Angeles-based cosplay maker and content creator making her first appearance at a Texas convention! Her work, focused on clean sewing and wig styling, has been awarded by Anime Expo, Anime Los Angeles, LA Comic Con, and more. She strives to uplift the cosplay community by making informative crafting videos, teaching
- [VYE](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/vye/) - VYE - Vye is a multi award-winning professional costumer and cosplayer from Sydney, Australia with almost 20 years of experience across a large range of disciplines in both craftsmanship and performance. Vye is passionate about bringing characters to life through both costuming and acting, putting an emphasis on making the perceived impossible as possible. They are the
- [KittAtCos](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kittatcos/) - KittAtCos - KittAtCos is a cosplayer and professional seamstress who has been competing in cosplay competitions since 2014. With experience in bridal gown construction, their sewing style is most recognizable through professional draping, beautiful fabrics, and all things shiny! Katt has experience in embroidery, 3d modeling, foamsmithing, jewelry making, draping, and performances in walk-on and most recently
- [JazzTheBat](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jazzthebat/) - JazzTheBat - JazzTheBat is a self-taught, plus-size cosplayer and Atlanta-based costuming professional known for bringing powerful warrior characters to life with strong craftsmanship, attention to detail, and technique. Beyond conventions and social media, her work has been displayed in art galleries and photoshoots and has appeared in feature films including Black Panther 2. She uses her platform
- [Kromi](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kromi/) - Kromi - KROMI is a commanding presence in the global dance music landscape, known for her high-impact performances and unmistakable sonic identity rooted in Bigroom Techno. Blending power, precision, and emotional intensity, she delivers sets designed to move both clubs and large-scale festival crowds. A classically trained musician with a background as a pop vocalist, KROMI brings
- [Nakano Den-Nou](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/nakano-den-nou/) - Nakano Den-Nou - NAKANO DEN-NOU from DEN-ON-BU 「BEAT the GAME,BIT by BIT」 ──Nakano connects the “pico-pico” sound! NAKANO DEN-NOU is a unit born from DEN-ON-BU, a project from Bandai Namco Entertainment, centering on characters producing dance music. The trio is composed of Suisei Luna (CV: Younapi), Inukai Ulu (CV: POCHI), and Inukai Lulu (CV: Youlico). Produced by “15STYLE”,
- [Hixxy](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/hixxy/) - Hixxy - Ian Hicks, better known worldwide as Hixxy, is one of the most influential figures in the global rave, hard dance, and hardcore music scene. Hailing from Portsmouth, UK, his career spans well over 3 decades, during which he has helped shape the sound and culture of electronic dance music while building one of the genre’s
- [Bang Zoom! Studios](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/bang-zoom-studios/) - Bang Zoom! Studios - Bang Zoom! Studios is an award-winning full-service audio/video post- and creative production company with over 30 years of industry experience. Production credits in English dubs for anime range from classics such as Magic Knight Rayearth and Samurai Champloo, to more recent hits such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, The Seven Deadly
- [Kellen Goff](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kellen-goff/) - Kellen Goff - Kellen Goff is a Los Angeles-based, American voice actor known for a variety of roles spanning video games, animation and commercials. His most 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
- [Cindy Robinson](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/cindy-robinson/) - Cindy Robinson - Cindy Robinson began her career as a stage actress. In New York she played leading roles in multiple shows on Broadway including Stephen Sondheim's "Into The Woods," "Peter Pan" and the Tony Award winning production of "Carousel" at Lincoln Center. When Cindy moved to Hollywood she used her talents to bring animated characters to life.
- [Christopher Smith](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/christopher-smith/) - Christopher Smith - Around the time the Earth was cooling, Christopher Smith started his VO career on the original Robotech and Captain Harlock series as the third-guy-from-the-left-who-screams-when-he-blows-up. These days, he voices characters with actual names - names like (big inhale) Hantengu, Luke Skywalker, Kite, Ibiki, Bright Noa, Mewtwo, Joker, Superman, Kittan, Tom DuPain, Spandam, Okumura, Peter Soyuz, Katasuke
- [Michael Sorich](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/michael-sorich/) - Michael Sorich - Michael Sorich has been an entertainer his entire life. He performed w/ Robin Williams as a member of the Comedy Store Players, finished Second to Whoopi Goldberg in a National Stand Up Competition and has voiced over 1000 Cartoons while also narrating 20 shows for the Travel Channel. He can be heard in the English
- [Dan Southworth](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dan-southworth/) - Dan Southworth - Dan Southworth is an accomplished filmmaker with decades of experience in feature film, television, motion capture, voice-over, and commercial production. Dan Southworth is an accomplished filmmaker with decades of experience in feature film, television, motion capture, voice-over, and commercial production. Power Ranger fans know him as Eric Myers, the Quantum Ranger from Power Rangers-Time Force.
- [Risa Mei](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/risa-mei/) - Risa Mei - Risa Mei is a Chinese Indonesian singer, voice actress, motion capture artist, and suit actress with dwarfism from Los Angeles, CA. She sang on stages across SoCal, New York, and Vegas, was part of indie JPOP group 4TE, and had been cast in various stage shows at the Universal Studios Osaka Japan Park. Risa is
- [Shawn Gann](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/shawn-gann/) - Shawn Gann - Shawn Gann is a proud Filipino-American ADR Voice & Casting Director, Voiceover Artist, and Educator who has voiced roles in My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Super, Attack on Titan, One Piece, Fruits Basket, Ranking of Kings, Radiant, Ensemble Stars, and many others. His directing credits include Requiem of the Rose King, Aoashi, Shadows House, Buddy
- [Suzie Yeung](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/suzie-yeung/) - Suzie Yeung - Suzie Yeung is an actress who voices in various anime, video games, and cartoons. She is best known for being the voice of Yuffie in Final Fantasy VII Remake, Fuuka in Persona 3 Reload, Makima in Chainsaw Man, and Eula in Genshin Impact. She has also voiced in many popular franchises such as Demon Slayer,
- [Brian Beacock](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/brian-beacock/) - Brian Beacock - Brian Beacock is an on-camera and voice actor, writer, producer, and musician whose diverse career includes voice-overs for more than 100 cartoon series and video games. Best known as the murderous bear, Monokuma, in the Danganronpa game series, and Akutagawa in “Bungo Stray Dogs”, he can currently be heard as Yumichika in “Bleach: 1000 Year
- [Cristina Vee](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/cristina-vee/) - Cristina Vee - Cristina Vee is a veteran voice actress from Los Angeles. Her animation roles include Ladybug in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, Verosika Mayday in Helluva Boss, Killua Zoldyck from Hunter x Hunter, Sailor Mars in Sailor Moon, Ash’s Riolu, Milcery, Cubone (Origins), and Green in the Pokémon franchise, Sakura Matou in Fate Stay/Night,
- [Patricia Summersett](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/patricia-summersett/) - Patricia Summersett - Patricia Summersett became the voice of Princess Zelda in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, making her the first official voice of the eponymous princess in the game's thirty-five-year franchise. She reprised the role of Princess Zelda for the highly-celebrated sequel The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — as well
- [Richard Epcar](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/richard-epcar/) - Richard Epcar - Legendary Actor RICHARD EPCAR – Gamepur’s VOICE ACTOR OF THE YEAR is one of the hardest working men in show business, with over 2,000 characters in Games, Animation and Anime. Best known as: RAIDEN in MORTAL KOMBAT, The JOKER in several games including INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US (Fighting Game of the Year!) and MORTAL KOMBAT
- [Kevin Afghani](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kevin-afghani/) - Kevin Afghani - Kevin Afghani is an actor, best known as the current voice of Nintendo's Mario, Luigi, and Wario, as well as other characters in the Mario franchise, starting in 2023. He was inspired to pursue a career in voice acting by his interests in animation and video games. Voices Mario & Luigi - Super Mario Bros.
- [Joshua Waters](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/joshua-waters/) - Joshua Waters - Joshua Waters is a voice actor, Pikmin super-fan, and living Paper Mario encyclopedia based in Texas who voices characters spanning from video games. This includes Phainon in Honkai Star Rail, Gilbert in Unicorn Overlord, and Edward in Fire Emblem Heroes. In anime, this includes Miyano from Sasaki and Miyano, Shuto Sendou from Blue Lock, and
- [Felecia Angelle](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/felecia-angelle/) - Felecia Angelle - Felecia Angelle is an actor, ADR voice director, and aspiring cozy woodland critter. Some of the act-y things you might know her from include: Mona Megistus in “Genshin Impact,” Asta and Hook in “Honkai Star Rail,” Toru Hagakure/Invisible Girl in “My Hero Academia,” Kohaku in “Dr. Stone,” Ava in “Borderlands 3,” Miku in “Quintessential Quintuplets,”
- [Molly Zhang](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/molly-zhang/) - Molly Zhang - Molly Zhang is a purveyor of memes, dreams, and voiceover things! She is best known for voicing Seele (Honkai: Star Rail), Astra Yao (Zenless Zone Zero), Gyokuyou (Apothecary Dairies), Emul (Shangri-La Frontier), Ena Saito (Laid-Back Camp), Bao Huang (One Piece), Mulan (SMITE), Akane Nishimura (My Clueless First Friend), Young Xie Lian (Heaven Official’s Blessing), and
- [David Vincent](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/david-vincent/) - David Vincent - David Vincent is an award-winning voice actor based in Los Angeles. David’s notable credits include: ● Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen ● Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in Bleach ● Estarossa and Mael in The Seven Deadly Sins ● Phinks in Hunter X Hunter ● Gilgamesh in Fate / Zero, Fate / Stay Night ● Oda Sakunosuke/Fukuchi in
- [Courtney Lin](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/courtney-lin/) - Courtney Lin - After one traumatic summer interning in a small rat lab, Courtney Lin decided that maybe the medical field was not the best route for her to go. She declared to her Taiwanese mother that she was dropping her initial plans for med school to make funny faces into cameras (cue her mother's screams of despair).
- [Drew Breedlove](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/drew-breedlove/) - Drew Breedlove - Drew Breedlove is an American, Texas-based actor who has been a professional in the entertainment industry for nearly a decade. His most notable roles include Meguru Bachira in “Blue Lock,” Mitsuki Kiryu in “Windbreaker,” Oliver Horn in “Reign of the Seven Spellblades,” Yuke Feldio in “I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students
- [Roger Craig Smith](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/roger-craig-smith/) - Roger Craig Smith - It may sound cliché, but recovered stand-up comic and prolific voice actor Roger Craig Smith is, quite literally, a man of a thousand voices. He has narrated over 1,000 TV episodes for countless productions and has voiced thousands of retail TV/radio/online ads for some of the largest global brands in existence. He is trusted by
- [Jason Douglas](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jason-douglas/) - Jason Douglas - Jason Douglas is an American film, television, and voice actor, known for portraying Beerus and King Cold in the Dragon Ball franchise, Aokiji / Kuzan in One Piece, and Tobin in AMC's The Walking Dead. In addition to his roles in the Dragon Ball franchise, his prolific voice-acting career includes roles in Chainsaw Man as
- [Adam Gibbs](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/adam-gibbs/) - Adam Gibbs - Adam Gibbs is an American voice actor of the stage, voice, and screen. Most known for his work in the anime industry. Notable roles include: Shinichi (PARASYTE: THE MAXIM), Sugawara (HAIKYUU!), Cid/Shadow EMINENCE IN SHADOW, Seita (GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES), Natsuo (MY HERO ACADEMIA), Urie (TOKYO GHOUL:RE), Kamekuchi and Concelot (ONE PIECE), Hyakkimaru (DORORO), Ikki
- [Naoko Tsutsumi](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/naoko-tsutsumi/) - Naoko Tsutsumi - Animation Producer, Production Supervisor, TRIGGER After beginning her career at animation studio GAINAX, Naoko Tsutsumi joined TRIGGER as a founding staff member in 2011. Since then, she has been involved in nearly all of TRIGGER’s animated productions, serving as production supervisor. She worked as a production desk on KILL la KILL before stepping into the
- [Yoh Yoshinari](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/yoh-yoshinari/) - Yoh Yoshinari - Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1971, Yoshinari is a renowned animation director, illustrator, and character designer. Making a debut at Gainax, Yoshinari is currently one of the key figures at Studio TRIGGER. As an animator, Yoshinari has taken part in numerous notable titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and FLCL. For GURREN LAGANN, he was
- [Akihiro Sato](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/akihiro-sato/) - Akihiro Sato - Born in 1995 in Osaka Prefecture, Akihiro Sato joined Studio TRIGGER after graduating from Tokyo Zokei University. He made his debut as an animation director on Delicious in Dungeon and has contributed to numerous other TRIGGER productions, including SSSS.DYNAZENON, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and BNA: Brand New Animal. Most recently, he served as an episodic animation director
- [Michael Murray - Tekken](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/michael-murray/) - Michael Murray – Tekken - Michael Murray is a game designer on the "Tekken Project" team at Bandai Namco Games. He is often seen in interviews translating into English for Katsuhiro Harada. He originally started on the Tekken team in the localization of Tekken 4 (arcade), but eventually went on to game design for Tekken 6. Michael is currently the
- [Damien Haas](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/damian-haas/) - Damien Haas - Damien Haas is a voice actor, sketch comedian, and lifelong fan of all things gaming and anime. He's known for such voice roles as Laios in "Delicious in Dungeon," Kiyoka Kudou in "My Happy Marriage," Shez in "Fire Emblem: Three Hopes," Heller in "Starfield," Van Arkride in "Trails Through Daybreak 1&2," Ryoga in "Ranma 1/2,"
- [Ray Hurd](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/ray-hurd/) - Ray Hurd - Ray Hurd is best known for his work in anime series and films, including his roles as Leonhard (Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts), Selkie (My Hero Academia), Kizaru / Borsalino (One Piece), Charon (Fire Force), Top (Dragon Ball Super), and Azuma (Fairy Tail). Ray began his career in the entertainment industry in the
- [Molly Searcy](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/molly-searcy/) - Molly Searcy - Molly Searcy is an American voice actress, best known for her work as Akame in Akame ga Kill!, Hiyori in One Piece, Rory Mercury in GATE, Centorea in Monster Musume, Karameel in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, Tania in Beast Tamer, Isuzu Sento in Amagi Brilliant Park, Mako Reizei in Girls und Panzer, Hinoe in
- [Maozon](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/maozon/) - Maozon - Maozon is a music producer and DJ based in Yokohama, Japan. In 2013, he entered the "SEE THE LIGHTS" remix contest held by ASY, a project by DJ AKi, STY, and YUUKi MC, and won the grand prize. The song "R.Y.U.S.E.I." for Sandaime J Soul Brothers, which was his major debut work, won the 56th
- [Kenji Nojima](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kenji-nojima/) - Kenji Nojima - Kenji Nojima is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with the voice talent agency Aoni Production. His first major role in voice-over was Spark in the Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight series. He voiced Hikaru Ichijyo in a number of Macross-related video games in the 2000s. Other major roles include
- [Swagkage](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/swagkage/) - Swagkage - Swagkage is a creator with over a million subscribers on YouTube, known as the community's resident expert on all things Naruto. He's dabbled in other things like One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Hunter X Hunter, but Naruto is what he's most well-known for. From "Who Would Win?" style videos, to the inner workings of Naruto's
- [Miho Okasaki](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/miho-okasaki/) - Miho Okasaki - Miho Okasaki is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Okayama Prefecture affiliated with I'm Enterprise. She debuted as a voice actress in 2017, mainly playing background roles in anime series and play video games. In 2018, she played her first leading roles as Miku Nishio in the anime series Ongaku Shōjo and Rimuru Tempest
- [Projekt Melody](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/projekt-melody/) - Projekt Melody - Melody is a smol degenerate and adorable binary expression. She spends her time making unique content, and streaming from multiple platforms (some more cultured than others). Melody is a glitchy artificial intelligence, self-described as altruistic and moderately insane, as she's sometimes replaced by alter identities; the villainess Melware, and her gremlin side-kick Malady. She asks
- [Zentreya](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/zentreya/) - Zentreya - A cyborg from a post-apocalyptic future, sent back in time to prevent the apocalypse. She's very headstrong and tends to yell at everyone around her, but loves meeting new people! She's become accustomed to 21st century culture, and enjoys memes and pranks. https://twitch.tv/zentreya https://youtube.com/channel/UCVLsPBwDtv7n7FZLiOsvhSQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIaZjsGq1Lg
- [Haruka Karibu](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/haruka-karibu-vshojo/) - Haruka Karibu - A lonesome spirit that has lived through countless of lifetimes to learn to understand people. For Haruka, it is a never-ending journey, but with each connection she makes with someone, she takes that one step forward to becoming the person she wishes to be. https://twitter.com/haruka_karibu https://twitch.tv/harukakaribu https://youtube.com/channel/UCsk_mKQyv_xdhahUBqoVhcg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVC-5ZcTvOA
- [Phase Connect](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/phase-connect/) - Phase Connect - Phase Connect is CRASH-LANDING into San Japan 16 with a VTuber concert experience like NO OTHER! Lia, Pippa, Tenma, Uruka, and Lumi are lighting up the stage with cosmic vocals that’ll shake the heavens and leave your soul glowing. No extra ticket needed—just your valid San Japan convention pass gets you in! But wait… we’re
- [☆Taku Takahashi](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/taku-takahashi/) - ☆Taku Takahashi - Taku Takahashi, stylized as ☆Taku Takahashi, launched his career in 1998 as the DJ/Producer of the J-pop music group “m-flo”. The group quickly rose to prominence, and over the last decade have sold over 2 million copies of their 30 singles and 10 albums. Taku Takahashi, stylized as ☆Taku Takahashi, is known for being the
- [YUC'e](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/yuce/) - YUC’e - YUC’e is a Japanese Tokyo-based singer-songwriter-producer who is known for her J-future bass releases [Night Club Junkie], [Future Cαndy], [macaron moon], and more. She released her first self-distributed album [Future Cαke], and topped the Spotify viral charts and iTunes electronic charts around the world with her title song "Future Cαke". Since then, she has toured
- [G to the Next Level](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/g-to-the-next-level/) - G to the Next Level - “G”, aka G to the Next Level, is a 25+ year retro gaming enthusiast and Sonic Collector. G’s largest passion is the world of Sega, from its history, pop culture impact, and of course, Sega’s games. In addition to their YouTube Channel, G regularly streams Sega & Sonic games on Twitch, is an official Sega
- [Nozomu Sasaki](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/nozomu-sasaki/) - Nozomu Sasaki - In 1988, he voiced the character Tetsuo Shima in the movie Akira, which was adapted from the manga of the same name. He also provided the voice of Yusuke Urameshi in the anime adaptation of the manga YuYu Hakusho and returned to that role in video games for that franchise. Sasaki has emerged as the
- [Clover Aura](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/clover-aura/) - Clover Aura - Clover Aura is an international cosplayer and performer from Detroit, MI with over 10 years of experience participating in cosplay and Idol events. Her most noteworthy award is Team USA for Cosplay World Masters 2025. She is a self-taught seamstress that often drafts her own costume designs, as well as manages stage and video production
- [Re:Star](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/restar/) - Re:Star - Re:Star is a Florida based, International award-winning cosplay performance & craftsmanship-focused duo. Members Ash and Chaosity have a diverse portfolio in both craftsmanship and stage performance, and have performed around every corner of the US in cosplay competitions and idol festivals; Even internationally at the Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival 2024, placing 1st representing the USA!
- [Beku Cos](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/beku-cos/) - Beku Cos - Beku is a veteran cosplayer who's humble upbringing in Southern Louisiana instilled them with a healthy dose of hard work and an overly friendly, cheerful disposition. Since their introduction to anime culture and cosplay in 2008, Beku has been living the cosplay lifestyle and loving every minute of it. Their early goals were making friends
- [Macchi](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/macchi/) - Macchi - Mijuku_Dreamer, also known as Macchi, is an idol-loving, gacha game addicted, award winning cosplayer based in the Washington D.C. area. As a veteran cosplayer since 2013 she has cosplayed from a range of series from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic to League of Legends before falling right into idol hell! With a B.F.A. in
- [OhMitsooki](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/ohmitsooki/) - OhMitsooki - OhMitsooki (they/them) is an hispanic Master-level cosplayer from Texas. They have been cosplaying since 2004 and have been competing off and on since 2008. Their specialities are wig and needlework, and have recently dipped their toes into foamsmithing. They work in the anime industry as a Production Manager and have done some voice work from
- [The Kamikaze Snowmen](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kamikaze-snowmen/) - The Kamikaze Snowmen - The Kamikaze Snowmen originally began in 1993 as a fun improvisational pastime between three junior high friends. The group evolved in the late 1990s-early 2000s into an indie comedy band, recording albums and playing live shows at coffee houses and college campus events. In the 2010s the Snowmen found a kinship with comedians and a
- [Smugstick](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/smugstick/) - Smugstick - SmugStick is a content creator with over 400,000 subscribers on YouTube, known for his deep dives into Dragon Ball lore, history, and hidden stories. From What If scenarios to exploring lost concepts and dissecting the franchise’s themes, his videos blend analysis, humor, and passion, making them a must-watch for both casual fans and die-hard enthusiasts.
- [Katelyn Gault](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/katelyn-gault/) - Katelyn Gault - Katelyn Gault is an American voice actor and director. Most notable acting credits include: Jade in Fire Emblem Engage, Kisara in Tales of Arise, Fenneko in Aggretsuko, Rondine in Monster Hunter Rise, Queen Mirellia in The Rising of the Shield Hero, Tanith in Fire Emblem Heroes and more! Notable directing credits include: Concord, Shin Megami
- [Ash Da Hero](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/adh/) - Ash Da Hero - ASH DA HERO is a new-age mixture rock band where the five talents met by fate. With an ever-changing musical style, the band’s music has its roots in rock, punk, and hip hop. ASH’s vocal power and the band’s overwhelming live performance makes this band a must-see.
- [Miura Ayme](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/miura-ayme/) - Miura Ayme - Starting his solo career in 2018, Miura Ayme writes and composes all his own music, and is also well known as a voice actor, cosplayer, actor, and mystery game writer. Miura Ayme has reached popularity all around the world with more than 66,000 followers on Twitter and 75,000 followers on Instagram. Expanding his activities to
- [DaRegularSauce](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/daregularsauce/) - DaRegularSauce - Atreyu Alcantar (aka DaRegularSauce) is a fabricator from Las Vegas who has been cosplaying for 8 years, and is currently building a career in professional fabrication & animatronic engineering. He is known primarily for his Five Nights at Freddy's cosplays, which blend highly detailed, wearable costumes with interactive animatronic elements. His greatest skills
- [Tiana Camacho](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/tiana-camacho/) - Tiana Camacho - Gym Leader. Stand User. Decepticon. World Warrior. These are just some of the lives Tiana Camacho has lived behind the mic as a professional voice actor. Her vocal reach has proven vast and versatile. She's known for her roles in Jojo's Bizarre: Adventure Stone Ocean as Ermes Costello, Dump in Sakamoto Days, Bea and Nessa
- [Sarah Anne Williams](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/sarah-anne-williams/) - Sarah Anne Williams - Sarah Williams is a voice actress for animation, video games, anime, and others. After moving from Indiana to Los Angeles, she has been a professional voiceover artist for over 8 years. Some of the anime characters she’s voiced include Sayaka Miki from Madoka Magica, Lisbeth from Sword Art Online, Susamaru in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no
- [Mariachi Entertainment System](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mariachi-entertainment-system/) - Mariachi Entertainment System - Mariachi Entertainment System is a groundbreaking musical ensemble from San Antonio, Texas, that fuses the rich traditions of mariachi with the nostalgic melodies of classic video game soundtracks. Formed in 2015 by musician and arranger David Ortiz, the band has earned international recognition for its bold and heartfelt reinterpretations of themes from beloved franchises like
- [Naoki Maeda](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/naoki-maeda/) - Naoki Maeda - A Japanese game producer and music producer. He is best known for his involvement in the globally acclaimed game title DanceDanceRevolution. While championing the revolution, evolution, and innovation of rhythm games, he has been instrumental in the development of numerous music game titles. At the same time, he actively showcases his unique style and talent
- [Aaron Campbell](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/aaron-campbell/) - Aaron Campbell - Aaron Campbell is a voice actor for Crunchyroll, Studio Nano, Oktratron 5000, and Sound Cadence Studios. His voice can be heard in more than two hundred titles. His favorites include: Perospero and Napoleon (ONE PIECE), Mukoda (CAMPFIRE COOKING IN ANOTHER WORLD), Bondman (SPY X FAMILY), Jingo Raichi (BLUE LOCK), Hajime Umemiya (WIND BREAKER), Red (BANISHED
- [Jonah Scott](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jonah-scott/) - Jonah Scott - Jonah Scott is a voice actor and singer at VTuber from Los Angeles. Jonah has provided his 'Leading Man' voice to many video games and serials, including Netflix's BEASTARS, Dying Light 2, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Way of the Househusband, Kaiju No. 8, Black Butler, Undead Unluck, and Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, and more!
- [Katsuhiro Harada](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/katsuhiro-harada/) - Katsuhiro Harada - Katsuhiro Harada is a renowned Japanese video game director and producer, best known for his work on the iconic Tekken series. Katsuhiro Harada joined Namco (now Bandai Namco Entertainment) and initially worked as a promoter before transitioning into game development. He played a pivotal role in the Tekken series, starting with the first installment, and
- [Rino Kodama - Studio Trigger](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/rino-kodama-studio-trigger/) - Rino Kodama – Studio Trigger - Rino Kodama enters the animation industry as an in-between animator for TRIGGER in 2020 for SSSS.DYNAZENON. She quickly transitions to her current role as an keyframe animator with STAR WARS VISIONS shorts and participates in recent titles such as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, GRIDMAN UNIVERSE, and Delicious in Dungeon.
- [BURNOUT SYNDROMES](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/burnout-syndromes/) - BURNOUT SYNDROMES - BURNOUT SYNDROMES are a 3-piece rock band from Osaka formed in 2005 consisting of Kazuumi Kumagai on vocals/guitar, Taiyu Ishikawa on bass, and Takuya Hirose on drums. Their goal is to constantly push the limit of a 3-piece band and create precisely calculated sound to color the world. In March 2016, to celebrate their 10th
- [Christopher Corey Smith](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/christopher-corey-smith/) - Christopher Corey Smith - Chris is “the guy you've heard but haven't heard of.” He started his career in the original Robotech and Captain Harlock series' as third-guy-from-the-left-who-screams-when-he-blows-up. These days he plays characters who have actual names. He's the voice of Ouro in Attack on Titan, Spandam in One Piece, John Balks in Future Diary, Lehm in Jormungand, Raizer
- [Hiroshi Nagahama](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/hiroshi-nagahama/) - Hiroshi Nagahama - Hiroshi Nagahama was born in 1970 in the city of Saeki, in Oita prefecture of Japan. Nagahama started his career at Madhouse where he worked on The Cockpit and Azuki-chan before becoming independent. He was the concept designer for Revolutionary Girl Utena, the story board, the director of animation, and the key animator for
- [Heather Gonzalez](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/heather-gonzalez/) - Heather Gonzalez - Heather Gonzalez is a New York native who grew up in the San Francisco East Bay and now resides in sunny Southern California. Growing up on stage voice-over was a fun transition that has reignited her love of acting. Some of the beloved characters Heather has voiced in anime, animation and video games are: Yukari
- [David Eddings](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/david-eddings/) - David Eddings - David Eddings played the ever-popular Claptrap in Borderlands 1, Borderlands 2, Tales of the Borderlands, and even appearances in collaborations like Poker Night! David also worked behind the scenes on many of your favorite games at Rooster Teeth Games and Gearbox Software.
- [Raison Varner](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/raison-varner/) - Raison Varner - Raison Varner is best recognized as the voice of your favorite Psycho, Psycho! From famely known Borderlands series. He has also portrayed plenty of side characters you come across in the series playing the game family, such as Loader Bot, Psychoreaver, Shiv, Male Wildcard, and Jerrick Logan. Apart from contributing his stellar voice talent to
- [Bill Butts](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/bill-butts/) - Bill Butts - Bill Butts is an African American voice and film actor, martial artist, and fitness enthusiast! Growing up in Kansas City, he found a deep passion for acting. He studied journalism and theater in college which would lead him to a life in radio, theater, on camera, as well as voice over. You can hear him
- [Spookystitch](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/spookystitch/) - Spookystitch - Sara Spookystitch is a Minnesota based professional costume technician who has been cosplaying for 19 years and running educational panels for over a decade. She is passionate about crafting in cosplay and connecting with other crafters and sharing knowledge. Sara is always pushing her skills to new heights, using her expertise in corsetry, mascot building, and tailoring
- [Sakkumi](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/sakkumi/) - Sakkumi - I'm Sakkumi! (They/them) I am an Okinawan American cosplayer, costume maker, content creator, and artist. I have been cosplaying since 2010 and have traveled to various conventions throughout the states as a cosplay guest, cosplay content judge, organizer, and panelist. My passion for cosplay comes from my love of creativity, self-expression, and joy of connecting
- [Charlemagne](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/charlemagne/) - Charlemagne - I am Charlemagne, and I have been a cosplayer for 25 years, donning my first cosplay in the bygone year of 1999! At 39 years old, I am an Oklahoma native and a Dallas transplant, having lived in the Big D since 2008. Over the course of my career as a cosplayer, I have dabbled
- [ChibiTifa](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/chibitifa/) - ChibiTifa - ChibiTifa is a cosplayer from Maryland with 20 years of experience in the hobby and a World Cosplay Summit 2021 representative. She's made a vast array of costumes and has been a cosplay craftsmanship and performance judge at several conventions all over the country. As a fairly busy career woman in media, she somehow manages
- [SakuraShounen](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/sakurashounen/) - SakuraShounen - SakuraShounen is an award-winning cosplayer hailing from Indiana who loves to share their positive energy with everyone in the community. For 10 years, they've been whipping up their own costumes and taking the stage to tell stories, dance, and sing. They are a self-taught sewist and constantly strive to learn and try new things. They
- [Jin (behindinfinity)](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jin-behindinfinity/) - Jin (behindinfinity) - Jin (behindinfinity) is a cosplayer and crafter with over ten years of experience; a journey that started simply with blogging on deviantART. An unrelenting love for costumes developed into professional costuming work, including creating cosplays in partnership with top gaming companies such as Square Enix and Riot Games, and working on puppets and costume pieces
- [Masahiko Otsuka](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/masahiko-otsuka/) - Masahiko Otsuka - Initially working in the live-action film industry, Masahiko Otsuka joined the animation industry as assistant director for Studio Ghibli's Pom Poko in 1992. He then moved on to Studio GAINAX, participating in many well-acclaimed titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion (episode director) and GURREN LAGANN (co-director). In 2011, Masahiko Otsuka and Hiroyuki Imaishi left GAINAX
- [MIKI Shin-ichiro](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/miki-shin-ichro/) - MIKI Shin-ichiro - A talented voice actor with over 230 voice credits to his name over 30 years, MIKI Shin-ichiro has played a wide range of roles, from cool, handsome characters to plucky leads and wise-cracking comedic relief characters. He is best known for his roles in Initial D, Bleach, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Pokémon, and Fullmetal Alchemist:
- [Nerds Know](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/nerds-know/) - Nerds Know - Nerds Know is the premiere entertainment panel group of South Florida. This collective of talented nerds has extensive knowledge in virtually every field that would matter to geeks, nerds, and otaku alike! Disney, Retro TV, Anime, Japanese culture, cartoons, all things retro, comics, and institutional convention knowledge are just a few of the topics the
- [Doug Erholtz](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/doug-erholtz/) - Doug Erholtz - With over 20 years in the voice over industry, Doug Erholtz has left his mark on many animated characters. Known for his work in anime as Inspector Zenigata in Lupin the III, TK from Digimon, Asuma Sarutobi from Naruto, Gin Ichimaru from Bleach, Akhiro Atland from Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans and Jean Pierre Polnareff in
- [Shuzo John Shiota](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/shuzo-john-shiota/) - Shuzo John Shiota - Shuzo John Shiota is a bi-cultural, multiple award-winning producer and the President and CEO of Polygon Pictures. After beginning his business career with Nippon Steel Corporation in 1991, Shuzo made a leap into the world of entertainment by joining the launch of Dream Pictures Studio in 1996. Three years later, he transitioned to Polygon and
- [Tokyo Machine](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/tokyo-machine/) - Tokyo Machine - Tokyo Machine combines hard hitting heavy basslines with nostalgic melodies and synths. His direct support slots for Modestep, Slushii, and Virtual Riot, built the foundation for his own headline tours in the US and Asia. With performances at major festivals (ADE, Tomorrowland, Bangkok of Dreams, Dreamhack, EDC Vegas, RAMPAGE), sold out headline shows (like AVALON
- [Akira Yamaoka](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/akira-yamaoka/) - Akira Yamaoka - Akira Yamaoka joined Konami on September 21, 1993, after previously being a freelance music composer. He is most well known for his work for the Silent Hill series for which he composed the music and sound effects for. His use of non-traditional instruments, atonal minimalism, and sudden changes in volume and tempo were highly influential
- [Lucien Dodge](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/lucien-dodge/) - Lucien Dodge - Lucien is a voice actor specializing in characters for animation, video games, commercials, and other media. His animation credits include Robin in Batman: Mechs vs. Mutants, Akaza in Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Mahito in Jujutsu Kaisen, Zoicite and Motoki in the Viz Media dub of Sailor Moon, Waver Velvet in Fate/Zero and Lord El Melloi
- [Chigusa Kiyota - Studio Trigger](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/chigusa-kiyota/) - Chigusa Kiyota – Studio Trigger - Initially working in the gaming industry, Chigusa Kiyota enters the animation industry as an in-between animator for TRIGGER with BNA and SSSS.DYNAZENON. She later makes a debut as an keyframe animator in the STAR WARS VISIONS shorts, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and GRIDMAN UNIVERSE, and is now one of TRIGGER’s leading animator with Delicious in Dungeon.
- [Eiko Tanaka](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/eiko-tanaka/) - Eiko Tanaka - Eiko Tanaka is the President of Beyond C. and STUDIO4℃. Previously, she worked as a line producer for iconic Studio Ghibli films such as My Neighbor Totoro (1988) and Kiki's Delivery Service (1989). Later, she established STUDIO4℃ and has led the studio to work on highly acclaimed projects with talented creators. Her work spans across
- [Toshio Furukawa](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/toshio-furukawa/) - Toshio Furukawa - Toshio Furukawa began his career in voice acting in the 1960s. He is best known for his roles as Kai Shiden in Mobile Suit Gundam, Piccolo in Dragon Ball, Ataru Moroboshi in Urusei Yatsura, and Portgas D. Ace in One Piece. Furukawa has portrayed a wide range of characters, from comical to serious. In addition
- [Erica Mendez](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/erica-mendez/) - Erica Mendez - Erica Mendez is a Chicago-native now living in Los Angeles and working in the field of voice-over. She has played many fan-favorite characters, including: Retsuko in Aggretsuko, Ryuko in KILL la KILL, Gon in Hunter x Hunter, Aladdin in Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Yuuki in Sword Art Online II, Sailor Uranus in the Viz Media dub of Sailor Moon, Megumin in Konosuba, Emma in The Promised Neverland, Akko in Little Witch Academia, Diane in Seven Deadly Sins, Nico in Love Live!, Mash in Fate/Grand Order, Raphtalia in The Rising of the Shield Hero, Bernadetta in Fire Emblem Three Houses, and Kamisato Ayaka in Genshin Impact.
- [Keith Silverstein](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/keith-silverstein/) - Keith Silverstein - Keith Silverstein is a veteran voice actor with a diverse list of credits. He’s the voice of Zhongli in the worldwide sensation, Genshin Impact, Torbjörn in Overwatch 2, Hisoka on Hunter x Hunter, Hawk Moth on the fan favorite Miraculous-Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, Speedwagon in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Mechamaru and Principal Yaga in
- [Caleb Yen](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/caleb-yen/) - Caleb Yen - 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. He also voices Hathaway Noa in MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: HATHAWAY, pleasure clone Karaku in DEMON SLAYER, Dragan Aesfrost in TRIANGLE STRATEGY, and is the english dub
- [Nicholas Leung](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/nicholas-leung/) - Nicholas Leung - Nicholas Leung is an artist born and raised in New York City. He is best known for his role as Dan Heng in the Hoyoverse video game HONKAI STAR RAIL, as well as animes such as Bi in KINGDOM (SEASON 3). You can also hear him as the voice of Han Hee-seong in the Netflix
- [Cassandra Lee Morris](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/cassandra-lee-morris/) - Cassandra Lee Morris - Cassandra Lee Morris is a Los Angeles-based voice actor who has voiced nearly 300 characters for anime, video games and animation. She’s known for her versatility and fierceness, voicing everything from creatures to boys to strong and sassy fighters. Her first big anime roles were Yubel in Yu-Gi-Oh GX, then Leo and Luna in Yu-Gi-Oh
- [Cory Yee](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/cory-yee/) - Cory Yee - 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. Cory grew up in Southern California and early on found a passion for nerdy and creative outlets. Loving video games, animation, musical theater, vocal ensemble,
- [Hakos Baelz - Hololive](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/hakos-baelz/) - Hakos Baelz – Hololive - Hakos Baelz is Chaos. Mayhem. Entropy..... All in the form of a cute little rat. She is a performer looking for her next stage. Occasionally she will get swept up in her own storm, but thats just part of the fun. Hakos Baelz will be participating in a general session and meet-and-greet. We will have
- [IRyS - Hololive](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/irys-hololive/) - IRyS – Hololive - IRyS is a Nephilim who was once the embodiment of hope back in "The Paradise". While she has left to set off on an adventure, she continues to deliver hope through her lyrics and songs, with determination in her voice. IRyS will be participating in a general session and meet-and-greet. We will have details closer
- [Charlet Chung](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/charlet-chung/) - Charlet Chung - Charlet Chung is a Japanese/Korean-American television and film actor who is also the voice of D.Va from Blizzard Entertainment’s OVERWATCH, Seraph from Call of Duty, Kagura from Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Echo from DreamWork’s FAST & FURIOUS: SPY RACERS, Julia Argent from Netflix’s CARMEN SANDIEGO and the newest Rugrat, Kimi Watanabe, from Nickelodeon's RUGRATS. Her
- [Assertive](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/assertive/) - Assertive - Assertive is a hardcore producer/DJ from Canada, currently residing in California. He has released original tracks on several compilation albums such as MEGAREX’s Techcore Evangelix series, and also often makes hardcore remixes of anime and Japanese music, with a focus on uplifting emotional melodies. His remixes have been frequently played by DJs around the world
- [Slushii](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/slushii/) - Slushii - One check of Slushii’s ever-growing record of credentials, and there’s no doubt that the 24-year-old, forward-thinker from New Jersey is the future of electronic dance music. To describe Slushii’s ascent as meteoric would be an understatement —in just three years since he emerged on the scene, he’s brought his vibrant, textured sonics to five continents
- [Moe Shop](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/moe-shop/) - Moe Shop - Tokyo-based electronic artist Moe Shop connects the floor-filling sounds of French House music with Japan’s neon-bright club music community, creating songs offering an original take on two countries’ dance styles. Born in France, Moe Shop grew up during the golden period of the country’s house scene, especially inspired by the euphoric tracks of Daft Punk
- [Nyatasha Nyanners](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/nyanners/) - Nyatasha Nyanners - Nyatasha Nyanners is a pink cat VTuber who is definitely not secretly an eldritch abomination plotting to take over the world. When she isn't causing chaos, she streams on Twitch, makes videos for YouTube, and also has made some original songs. You can find her at twitch.tv/nyanners and on Twitter @nyannyanners Thanks to VShojo for
- [Lucius Merryweather](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/merryweather/) - Lucius Merryweather - LUCIUS MERRYWEATHER (aka MERRY, MERRYDAWG) Lead writer and founder of the Merryweather Media studio who debuted as a dog boy VTuber on Twitch in October 2020. You may know him from multiple webcomics primarily published on Line Webtoon, including Winter Moon, Everywhere and Nowhere, Clinic of Horrors, Goth Girl and The Jock, Browser Girls, Stalker
- [RageGearProps](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/ragegearprops/) - RageGearProps - Hello! I am RageGearProps. I have been cosplaying for 16 years while having over a decade in prop and armor-building experience. My material experience ranges from wood, various thermoplastics, and most recently and overwhelmingly, EVA foam. I am honored to be part of San Japan's cosplay contest as a judge and I can not wait
- [D-YAMA](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/d-yama/) - D-YAMA - D-YAMA opened the successful club MOGRA in 2009. Since then he has traveled around the world with world-renowned Japanese DJs to expand the opportunities for Japanese DJs and offer them new freedoms. He also managed big events like the "Akinet-Akihabara Internet Music Festival",which became one of the most successful Akiba club events. As a DJ
- [TeddyLoid](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/teddyloid/) - TeddyLoid - TeddyLoid started his career as MIYAVI’s DJ and sound producer when he was only 18 years old. He grew in popularity rapidly with his production of the OST for the anime “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” ft. Taku Takahashi(m-flo) as well as his creation of tracks for the Vocaloid IA. In 2014 he produced the
- [Afroqween](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/afroqween/) - Afroqween - Afroqween or Tamara has been cosplaying for over 16 years. She enjoys cosplaying some of the more old school anime characters and video game characters. In 2019 she was given the amazing opportunity to compete in Champions of Cosplay. Tamara now spends her time drafting patterns, painting tabletop minis and playing DnD with her best
- [A.K.Wirru](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/a-k-wirru/) - A.K.Wirru - Hi everyone! I'm WIRRU. Thank you San Japan for summoning me back to Texas. It's been over 5 years since my last visit (and it was to a different part of Texas last time). A lot has happened since the last time y'all have seen me. I can't wait to meet everyone. Please tell me
- [Stardust Megu](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/stardust-megu/) - Stardust Megu - Stardust Megu is a Black, Plus-Sized, and Bi cosplayer and judge from NYC. She has been cosplaying for over 13 years, competes at cosplay contests, and even won numerous awards. Megu has made over 90 cosplays and specializes in needlework, armor, and props. Along with posting her cosplay progress and craftsmanship tips, Megu also uses her platform
- [NipahDUBS](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/nipahdubs/) - NipahDUBS - Nipah is an award-winning Illinois-based Cosplayer known well for his Square-Enix cosplays and has been working with his craft for over ten years. From advanced wig-styling, and sewing to armor construction, Nipah loves to learn and widen his horizon on all aspects of crafting. He wishes to share what he has learned with his fellow
- [kiraku](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kiraku/) - kiraku - A certified synthesizer fanatic, kiraku is an American producer making waves in the Japanese EDM scene with her signature uplifting and euphoric sound interwoven with twisting rhythms. Featured on releases from S2TB Recording, MEGAREX, Attack the Music and a handful of music games such as KONAMI's DanceRush Stardom and Dance Dance Revolution, kiraku is quickly
- [Caleb Hyles](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/caleb-hyles/) - Caleb Hyles - Caleb Hyles first made waves when he released his cover of “Let It Go” on YouTube in 2014. Millions of homes around the world were enchanted by his riveting and theatrical covers of Disney, Broadway, Anime, and pop-rock hits. YouTube allowed for Caleb’s vast talents and warm, infectious personality to shine through with every cover,
- [Bryan Massey](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/bryan-massey/) - Bryan Massey - Bryan Massey was born in Pontiac, Michigan but moved to Dallas, Texas when he was just 7 years old. He began his illustrious acting career at the tender age of 9 when he made the local paper by winning the 5th grade talent show lip syncing to Steve Martin’s “King Tut.” At the age of
- [Brian Holder](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/brian-holder/) - Brian Holder - Brian Holder is the co-owner and casting director of LazuArts Entertainment, a black-owned, full-service dubbing studio that focuses on recording and engineering high-quality audio and localization of entertainment media including movies, TV shows, and video games. As the owner of a black-owned company, Brian is committed to raising the bar for diversity and inclusion both
- [James Larabee](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/james-larabee/) - James Larabee - James Larabee is a voice actor/actor who lives and works in Dallas Texas. Having worked on numerous films and acting roles, James also does voiceover for Crunchyroll and previously FUNimation as well as Cinesprit magazine, industrial spots for Worldfavor, Cornucopia Radio, audio novels, and anime projects. James is also an accomplished cartoonist and is the
- [Grant George](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/grant-george/) - Grant George - A Graduate of the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Voice Actor GRANT GEORGE has been heard worldwide in popular Animated Films and Series, Anime, Video Games, and Interactive Toys for the past 20 years. As the Voice of Marvel’s Ant-Man, Grant has appeared in Avengers Assemble, Ultimate Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, LEGO Marvel
- [Jessica Gee-George](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jessica-gee-george/) - Jessica Gee-George - JESSICA GEE-GEORGE’S Voice Acting Career spans almost 4 decades! Some of her extensive work in Animated Series and Feature Films includes: Miraculous (Mylene), Alien X-Mas (Mrs. Claus), Hotel Transylvania 2 & 3 (The Witches), Zak Storm (Sassafras), The Land Before Time (Tria), The Great Wolf Pack (Flutura), Bigfoot Family, Animal Crackers, Team Hot Wheels, Bottersnikes
- [Jon Allen](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jon-allen/) - Jon Allen - 2016 San Diego Film Award “Best Actor” nominee and winner of the 2014 “I’m Funnier Than” Comedy Contest, Jon Allen has voiced in JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE (Alessi), CELLS AT WORK CODE BLACK (Red Blood Cell AC1677), DRAGONBALL SUPER (Nigrissi), SWORD ART ONLINE (Critter), EDENS ZERO (Jamilov and Spider), KUROKO’S BASKETBALL (Kiyoshi Miyaji and Yoshinori Susa), FLCL PROGRESSIVE
- [Leraldo Anzaldua](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/leraldo-anzaldua/) - Leraldo Anzaldua - LERALDO ANZALDUA is a Houston, TX-based Actor, Motion Capture Performer for Film and Video Games, an Anime Voice Over Artist, and Fight Director with the Society of American Fight Directors. He is a voiceover talent of over 100 characters with Sentai Filmworks with most prominent roles including Ken/ G-1 -Gatchaman; Takashi- High School of the
- [Samantha Inoue-Harte](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/samantha-inoue-harte/) - Samantha Inoue-Harte - Samantha Inoue Harte is a Creator and Producer for Japanese anime and is often working together with Japanese anime Studio, GONZO, which is best known for their work on Hellsing, Afro Samurai, Basilisk, Samurai7, Witchblade, Last Exile, and dozens of other titles. GONZO also provides animation production support on shows including Invincible, Attack on Titan, My Hero
- [Eric Vale](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/eric-vale/) - Eric Vale - Eric Vale has voiced characters in anime for over 21 years. He has been fortunate enough to play iconic characters such as Shigaraki in My Hero Academia, Trunks in the Dragon Ball series, Sanji in One Piece, Yuki in Fruits Basket, Loke in Fairy Tale, Phoenix Wright in Ace Attorney, and Kymblee in Fullmetal Alchemist
- [Ricco Fajardo](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/ricco-fajardo/) - Ricco Fajardo - Ricco is an actor whose performances have been seen in many ways: on stage, in film, in commercials, industrials, voice-over, animation, and motion capture- if it involves the body and voice, he's done it! Known locally for his indie film work, abroad folks best know him for his roles in anime and video games. Most
- [Hiroshi Kanatani](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/hiroshi-kanatani/) - Hiroshi Kanatani - Hiroshi Kanatani is an accomplished, kaiju comic artist born and raised in Kagawa prefecture on Shikoku Island, Japan. His lauded works have been released in Hong Kong, where he worked with the estate of Bruce Lee, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, and America. His projects have appeared in Shonen Sunday magazine, as Godzilla commissions by Toho Studios,
- [Jonathan Young](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jonathan-young/) - Jonathan Young - Jonathan Young is a singer, songwriter & producer who independently built a career with millions of listeners with his viral music videos on YouTube. After gaining popularity online with hundreds of covers of nostalgic & nerdy songs from Disney, Anime & more, Young expanded into space-pirate-keytar-metal with the all-original album, Starship Velociraptor. In addition to
- [Arthell Isom - D'ART Shtajio](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/arthell-isom-dart-shtajio/) - Arthell Isom – D’ART Shtajio - Arthell Isom and his twin brother Darnell helped create the first major Black-owned anime studio in Tokyo, Japan. D’ART Shtajio, a 2-D animation studio based in Tokyo that focuses on producing Japanese anime that merges with Westernized culture. ABOUT D’ART SHTAJIO Founded in 2016 by brothers, Arthell and Darnell Isom, D’ART Shtajio sought to revolutionize
- [Danté Carver](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dante-carver/) - Danté Carver - Danté Carver (born in Brooklyn, New York is an Actor, Artist, Model & Designer currently working in Japan. He moved to Japan in 2005 and became well known following his appearance in a series of TV commercials for SOFTBANK MOBILE which has been on the air since 2006. In 2008 and 2009, he was voted
- [DEMONDICE](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/demondice/) - DEMONDICE - DEMONDICE is a vocalist, rapper, lyricist and animator. She moved to Japan to start music activities in Tokyo’s underground internet rap scene, before finding her niche on the net aiming to popularize what she considers “alternative rap.” DEMONDICE virtual mini-concert will be taking place on Friday night of the convention. There is no extra charge to
- [Fred Tatasciore](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/fred-tatasciore/) - Fred Tatasciore - Fred Tatasciore is a voice actor/animator known for his work in film, television and games. He can be heard regularly on Fox's "Family Guy," "American Dad," and "The Cleveland Show." He plays Aaarggggh! and many characters on the new show, "Trollhunters" (for Netflix by Guillermo Del Torro), For Marvel, he has voiced Hulk/Banner, Beast, Thing,
- [DJ WILDPARTY](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dj-wildparty/) - DJ WILDPARTY - DJ WILDPARTY started playing at the age of 18. Initially, he started in the genre of Breakcore and then gradually expanded into more genres , getting himself known. While he was performing at DOMMUNE’s program “MP3 KILLED CD STARS “, he showed off his cross over DJ skill playing electro, hip hop, idol pop, anime
- [Shinichiro Ishikawa](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/shinichiro-ishikawa/) - Shinichiro Ishikawa - Shinichiro Ishikawa is a pioneer in the anime industry. He founded Digimation in 1996 and GDH in 2000 which were merged to become GONZO Anime Studios where he has been serving as CEO since 2000. As the president and CEO of GONZO, Ishikawa produced multiple TV series including Hellsing, Gantz, and Emmy Award-winning Afro Samurai
- [BPM15Q](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/bpm15q/) - BPM15Q - BPM15Q（Pronounced BPM Ichi-go-kyuu) is a new age pop unit formed in 2015 with two members, Ichigo Rinahamu and nicamoq. With their most popular songs “Hakuchuumu” and “good luck”, their unique fusion of singing voices with dance music became a hot topic on TikTok. On April 20, 2022, they made their major label debut on Victor
- [Takeru](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/takeru/) - Takeru - Takeru was a vocalist and creative director for the rock band SuG for 10 years during which SuG performed at Nippon Budokan. Since then, Takeru has provided songs and creative direction for his solo project sleepyhead along with various other artists. His activities range from storytelling through music, design, video directing, writing, and more. Celebrating
- [Myuu: Dark Piano](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/myuu-dark-piano/) - Myuu: Dark Piano - Nicolas Gasparini is known as a horror composer also known as Myuu or Myuuji. He is a classically trained pianist with over 20 years of experience. He writes, produces, and records original dark piano compositions. His YouTube channel started in 2006 has gained over 250,000 subscribers and more than 56 million views in total. His
- [Phalafel Cosplays](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/phalafel-cosplays/) - Phalafel Cosplays - Karena Ingram, commonly known as Phalafel Cosplays, has been creating and modeling cosplay costumes since April 2017. With a great love and passion for video games and art, Karena has hand crafted costumes inspired by video game characters, as well as animation, memes, and figures in pop culture. Her EVA foam and armor work has been
- [Zavage Cosplay](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/zavage-cosplay/) - Zavage Cosplay - Zavage Cosplay, also going by Zach (he/him), is a cosplayer based out of Chicago, IL, and originally from Houston, TX. Zach has been cosplaying since 2013 and throughout this time has acquired a variety of fabricating skills such as pattern creation, sewing, embroidery, foam/thermoplastic work, wig styling, and prop making. As a craftsmanship-focused cosplayer, Zach
- [Tacocat Cosplay](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/tacocat-cosplay/) - Tacocat Cosplay - Tacocat Cosplay is an award-winning cosplayer from central Texas who started cosplaying in 2015. She has a passion for recreating her favorite characters and has learned many skills in the process including sewing, 3D modeling, foam smithing, wig styling, leatherworking, electronics, and more. She believes each cosplay is an opportunity to learn something new and
- [Griffin Burns](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/griffin-burns/) - Griffin Burns - Griffin Burns is an LA-based voice actor & musician most known for his work as Tartaglia ("Childe") in Genshin Impact, Doppio in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Akira in Devilman Crybaby, Tadano in Aggretsuko and many, many others. He loves creating memes of his characters which have caused quite the buzz on TikTok and Twitter. When he’s
- [Aaron Roberts](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/aaron-roberts/) - Aaron Roberts - Aaron provides the voices for Kamui Woods in My Hero Academia, Benimaru in Fire Force, Uta in Tokyo Ghoul, Klaus Lunettes in Black Clover, Khai in Dragon Ball Super, Howard Link in D. Gray-man, Bobbin in One Piece, and Max Galactica in Ace Attorney. Recent roles include Kuze in the Tales of Luminaria mobile game,
- [Zeno Robinson](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/zeno-robinson/) - Zeno Robinson - 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
- [Emi Lo](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/emi-lo/) - Emi Lo - Emi Lo is a Taiwanese-American voice actor most well known for playing Suma in Demon Slayer, Rena in Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni - GOU, Rinku in D4DJ: First Mix, Hei in The Legend of Hei, Mirai in Dr. STONE, and Hototo in Appare Ranman. Most recently, you can also hear her as Kate in
- [Oscar Seung](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/oscar-seung/) - Oscar Seung - Oscar Seung hails from Lausanne, Switzerland, and is a Dallas-based actor, violinist, pianist, opera singer, and music director. From film and television pilots to theater and voiceovers, Oscar champions the representation of Asian-Americans in media and the arts. He received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from TCU and teaches private voice, violin, acting,
- [VGR](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/vgr/) - VGR - Blending his talent and passion for electronic music with a strong sense of gamer nostalgia, VGR reimagines iconic themes and songs from his favorite anime and games as main-stage, EDM festival-style bangers. Having previously partnered with Cartoon Network for projects such as the official Steven Universe Future Remix compilation, VGR has released tracks on prestigious labels including Monstercat and
- [Kino](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kino/) - Kino - KINO is a DJ & Producer Based in Orlando, Florida. Although he has been a DJ for over 10 years now, KINO started in the year 2019 when he made his debut at Club MOGRA in Akihabara. Loving both the music from today’s EDM scene and anime such as Eureka Seven, his style of performance
- [Jessica Calvello](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jessica-calvello/) - Jessica Calvello - Jessica Calvello began her work in the anime industry with ADVfilms (now Sentai Filmworks/Seraphim Digital), with her first show being 3 BIG LINES in the TV Series Evangelion. Some of Jessica’s voice work in recent years includes Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan (Utano Tadano), Attack on Titan (Hange Zoe), Hells (Rinne's Mother), Amagi Brilliant Park
- [Mr.CreepyPasta](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mr-creepypasta/) - Mr.CreepyPasta - CreepyPasta is the new Urban Legend. Horror stories and experiences from around the internet are crawling out of the woodwork and coming to your ears from one specific voice. MrCreepyPasta, horror storyteller of YouTube, is a well-known voice for such famous horror characters such as Jeff the Killer, Smile Dog, and Eyeless Jack. Over that
- [Austin Tindle](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/austin-tindle/) - Austin Tindle - Austin Tindle is an American actor. His birth was foretold by a swallow, in a remote location in Orlando, Florida. At the moment he burst forth from the womb a new star formed and illuminated the sky, the seasons suddenly changed from winter to spring and a double rainbow appeared. At three weeks old he
- [Rustage](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/rustage/) - Rustage - Rustage is a London-based Nerdcore Rapper & Producer. Rustage has covered a wide array of anime over the years through his music, including Naruto, My Hero Academia, One Piece & DragonBall, and in doing so he has garnered over 1 Million subscribers on his YouTube Channel. Rustage’s music is full of upbeat fun, mixing the
- [Claire Margaret Corlett](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/claire-margaret-corlett/) - Claire Margaret Corlett - Claire Margaret Corlett was born in Vancouver, BC and now resides in Arizona. You may know her from her voice acting roles such as Sweetie Belle in Hasbro's My Little Pony and Tiny in PBS Kids’ Dinosaur Train. Most recently, she was cast as Gwynn on YouTube-Playmobil’s Novelmore. She has also appeared in some of Crunchyroll’s anime dubs, the Barbie & Her Sisters movies, Chip & Potato, and Bob The Builder. She
- [RichaadEB](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/richaadeb/) - RichaadEB - RichaadEB is a Guitarist, Producer, and Composer that is best known for making Progressive and Power Metal covers of various Video Game, Anime, Movie and Television themes on his YouTube channel, which has garnered a collective following of roughly 250,000 subscribers. He is responsible for the Red Side of the popular Undertale cover album "Determination"
- [Dan Salvato](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dan-salvato/) - Dan Salvato - Dan Salvato is an independent developer best known for creating one of 2017’s most surprising hits in gaming. Born from Salvato’s interest in both anime and horror games, DDLC has reached over 5 million downloads worldwide and is one of the highest-rated games on Steam, also winning the SXSW Cultural Innovation Award. After leaving his desk job
- [James Landino](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/james-landino/) - James Landino - With over a decade of experience, James Landino is a leading force in video game music. He is a game composer and touring DJ bridging the gap of video games and electronic music together, amassing over 10 million plays across multiple platforms. His major composing credits include Osu, DropMix, Cytus II, Amplitude HD, RWBY and
- [Arson](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/arson/) - Arson - Texas Hard Dance DJ, Emanuel Guillermo, better known by his stage name Arson, debuted by bringing the heat to the decks in 2015. Arson has already set the local scene ablaze and has since headlined several shows, including A State of Bass, and has represented Hard Dance at recurring Houston shows such as Rage Monsters’
- [DJ D.M.X.](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dj-d-m-x/) - DJ D.M.X. - Founder of Denver; Colorado’s often imitated never duplicated and infamous “303 Collective” in 1996, David a.k. A DJ D.M.X. is a 30-year turntable veteran destroying the dance floors since before many of your friends even knew what electronic music was! DJ D.M.X. And his crew, THE 303 Collective, were chosen to represent Denver’s Vibrant Electronic
- [Southern Cospitality Cosplay](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/southern-cospitality-cosplay/) - Southern Cospitality Cosplay - Formally established in 2013, Southern Cospitality Cosplay is a cosplay team (represented at this convention by d-maru and derGlitzkrieg). They are award winning (both craftsmanship and performance) cosplayers with almost 20 years of experience in the hobby. They come from different places but have united in our love for this art form and what it
- [Licca's Dollhouse Cosplay Studio](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/liccas-dollhouse-cosplay-studio/) - Licca’s Dollhouse Cosplay Studio - Licca's Dollhouse Cosplay Studio was born from friends wanting rare and unknown characters to be cosplayed. Licca, the founder, learned how to sew in middle school more than 20 years ago, and combined with a wealth of knowledge gained from years working in research laboratories, tackles costume construction and sewing with a unique approach that
- [The Geeky Seamstress](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/the-geeky-seamstress/) - The Geeky Seamstress - The Geeky Seamstress is an award-winning cosplayer and commissioner based out of DFW, TX. Cosplaying since 2012, she has made dozens of cosplays spanning across all genres, with an emphasis on spandex, corsetry, and high-quality craftsmanship. A librarian by trade, The Geeky Seamstress enjoys documenting her builds and writing tutorials on cosplay when she’s not
- [Mason Lieberman](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mason-lieberman/) - Mason Lieberman - Mason Lieberman is a senior composer and game audio supervisor for Tencent, the largest video-game company in the world. In this position, he has the indescribable honor of working with many of the best audio professionals in the industry on a daily basis. He prides himself on being a problem-solver whose biggest passion is always
- [Team Four Star](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/team-four-star/) - Team Four Star - Back in 2008, TeamFourStar hit the internet with the premiere of DragonBall Z Abridged! Ever since then, their team has grown, and so has their content! With TeamFourStar and TFS Gaming, and their fan favorites Abridged series in the past, Nick Landis and Scott Frerichs with the TFS Team have been entertaining millions! Scott “KaiserNeko”
- [FamilyJules](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/familyjules/) - FamilyJules - Jules Conroy is an award-winning American guitarist heard in the soundtracks for Cadence of Hyrule, The Binding of Isaac, and the 2016 GDC Best Score winner indie megahit The Crypt of the Necrodancer. He's done complete metal arrangement albums officially for Necrodancer and VVVVVV and unofficially for Octopath Traveler with the 2-hour double-length arranged album
- [Adriana "Adrisaurus" Figueroa](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/adriana-adrisaurus-figueroa/) - Adriana “Adrisaurus” Figueroa - My name is Adriana Figueroa, and I’m a vocalist and songwriter otherwise known as "Adrisaurus" on YouTube. I am passionate about expressing my love for video games and animation through my voice, and YouTube is the platform I do that on! You’ll find a melting pot of a wide variety of music, including vocal covers
- [Amanda "AmaLee" Lee](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/amanda-amalee-lee/) - Amanda “AmaLee” Lee - Amanda Lee, known as AmaLee, is a voice actress and vocalist, best known to her viewers as "LeeandLie" on YouTube, where she has gained over 1.5 million subscribers and 600 million views for her English covers of popular anime and video-game songs. She has also worked on official anime and video-game soundtracks, including "Parabellum" &
- [Laura Stahl](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/laura-stahl/) - Laura Stahl - Laura Stahl is a Los Angeles based Voice actor. You may know her from The Promised Neverland as Ray, Genshin Impact as Barbara and Xinyan, as Dorothy from The Great Pretender, as Iruma from Welcome to Demon School Irumakun, as well as several other shows and games. Laura has also adapted scripts for anime such
- [Khoi Dao](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/khoi-dao/) - Khoi Dao - Khoi is a cat owner and voice actor. You may have heard him as Albedo in Genshin Impact, Kuroko in Kuroko’s Basketball, Nils & Wolt in Fire Emblem: Heroes, Cancer Cell in Cells at Work, Murata in Demon Slayer, Herb Cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom, Rei Kiriyama in March Comes In Like A Lion, and
- [Chris Hackney](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/chris-hackney/) - Chris Hackney - Chris Hackney is an American voice actor currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Florida, Chris found his way to acting when in college for music. While looking for more outlets for artistic expression, he discovered an entire new world of creativity in acting. Several years of training and a cross-country move later, Chris
- [Xander Mobus](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/xander-mobus-2021/) - Xander Mobus - Xander Mobus is a voice over actor from LA. You might know his work from anime and video games including Persona 5 as The Protagonist, Super Smash Bros as Ren Amamiya, Street Fighter V, Soul Calibur VI, One Punch Man, Mob Psycho 100, Hunter x Hunter, Detective Pikachu, Erased, Boruto, Boruto’s Dad (aka Naruto), Rising
- [Charlie Green (CG5)](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/cg5/) - Charlie Green (CG5) - Charlie Green (CG5) is a singer/songwriter/music producer. He creates original songs, remixes, and covers based upon video games, television shows, original concepts, etc. He was born May 10th, 1999, and has been working with digital music ever since he was 5 years old, and uploading content to the internet since he was 10. He is
- [Toshio Maeda](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/toshio-maeda/) - Toshio Maeda - Toshio Maeda (Maeda Toshio, born 1953) is a controversial erotic manga artist who was most prolific in the 1980s and 90s. Several of Maeda’s works have been used as a basis for Original Video Animations (OVA) including the well known La Blue Girl, Adventure Kid, Demon Beast Invasion, Demon Warrior Koji and his most famous
- [DAGames](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dagames/) - DAGames - DAGames is an online diverse media YouTube Channel, going strong at a 1,000,000 subscribers, mostly known for their video game inspired songs, let's plays and animations. It was originally started by Will Ryan but once it began to take off he brought on his trusted friends to form the rest of the games members which
- [OR3O](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/or3o/) - OR3O - OR3O is a youtube creator that is not your typical cookie. For the past year, she has made nerdcore songs such as "All eyes on me", "Doki Doki Forever", "Meow (にゃー)" and proudly "broKi BrOkI fOreVEr". She has also been noticed by senpais and contributed to other songs such as "Basics in Behavior" by The
- [Kanae Ito](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kanae-ito/) - Kanae Ito - Kanae Ito is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Aoni Production. Her most notable roles include Yui in the Sword Art Online franchise, Midori in Divine Gate, Ruiko Saten in A Certain Scientific Railgun, Amu Hinamori in Shugo Chara!, Ohana Matsumae in Hanasaku Iroha, and Sena Kashiwazaki in Haganai.
- [Vitamin H Productions](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/vitamin-h-productions/) - Vitamin H Productions - Vitamin H is the convention entertainment group who’ve been delighting nerds across the nation since 2013. They’ve rocked conventions from New Mexico to West Virginia, and now, they’re coming to rock YOU. Together, Vitamin H has spent the past four years showing convention attendees that programming can be more than boring PowerPoints and monotone delivery
- [Brendan Blaber](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/brendan-blaber/) - Brendan Blaber - Brendan Blaber (aka “JelloApocalypse”) is a YouTuber and voice actor best known for his So This is Basically… series where he pokes fun at video games, cartoons, and anime! His voice can be heard in games such as BattleCon Online (Hikaru), Seduce Me (Saero), and XOXO Droplets (Shiloh), as well as dozens of other projects
- [MowtenDoo](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mowtendoo/) - MowtenDoo - Known for his Anime parodies and remixes such as Blend W, Texas based Motion Graphics artist and YouTuber MowtenDoo has amassed over 53 Million views, as well as over 350,000+ fans who have partaken in watching his works over the years. YouTube: http://youtube.com/user/Mowtendoo Twitter: https://twitter.com/MowtenDoo This guest will be at the convention for all three
- [Triforce Quartet](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/triforce-quartet/) - Triforce Quartet - The Triforce Quartet is a traditional string quartet that plays video game music. The Triforce Quartet began innocently as a short Zelda medley for an encore of a recital in early 2007, but the video of using traditional string quartet instruments to play the music of classic games gained viral popularity later that summer. Thanks
- [David Angelo Roman](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/david-angelo-roman/) - David Angelo Roman - David Angelo Roman is a classically trained artist, having studied in Spain and Italy. Roman began his professional career as a mural and fresco artist, with emphasis in photo-realism and illusions. Always being a fan of comics, it was only a matter of time before he applied all his skills towards comic art. Roman was
- [Justin Briner](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/justin-briner/) - Justin Briner - Justin Briner is a Dallas-based actor and singer known primarily for his work in anime and video games. Recently, he’s started up the third season of My Hero Academia as Izuku “Deku” Midoriya. He can also be heard as Mikaela in Seraph of the End, Nova in Space Patrol Luluco, Yukito and Yue in Cardcaptor
- [Luci Christian](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/luci-christian/) - Luci Christian - Luci Christian is a professional actor living in Houston, Texas. Internationally known for her voice work, her career also spans stage, television, radio, industrial, and anything else she can book. Notable anime roles include Ren in Made in Abyss, Ochaco in My Hero Academia, Honey in Ouran Host Club, Kaname in the Full Metal Panic!
- [Lisa Ortiz](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/lisa-ortiz/) - Lisa Ortiz - Lisa Ortiz is a New York-based veteran voice actor, director, and producer. Her career as a voice-over artist began under the shroud of attempted auto larceny gone awry. Luckily for her, and for her sibling the perpetrator in question, the car battery died. (No seriously, my brother tried to steal my car. That’s how I
- [Annapantsu](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/annapantsu/) - Annapantsu - Anna, better known as annapantsu is singer, voice actress and YouTuber. She has gained particular popularity for her vocal covers of Disney, video game, and cartoon music. Her channel has earned more than 500,000 subscribers, one of her most popular videos being a cover of Hellfire from Hunchback Of Notre Dame. This guest will be
- [Rebecca Parham](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/rebecca-parham/) - Rebecca Parham - Rebecca Parham is animated storyteller on her YouTube channel Let Me Explain Studios. Her comedic animated videos tell stories from her life and touch on topics both lighthearted and profound. She also has an extensive background in theatre and music and will occasionally find excuses to sing online in both hers and others videos. This
- [Shihori](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/shihori/) - Shihori - SHIHORI is one of the most prominent young music creators in Japan today. She composes and sings for movies, video games, TV commercials and anime which includes “FAIRY TAIL”,”The Irregular at Magic High School”, “Macross Frontier”, “Tsubasa”, and so on which are popular worldwide. Dozens of her songs have made it into the Japanese hit
- [Chloé Hollings](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/chloe-hollings/) - Chloé Hollings - Chloé is a French-Australian actress known for voicing Widowmaker in Overwatch and Alex-Intruder from Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets. Chloé has performed in the theatre and voiced documentaries, advertisements, and short plays. This guest will be at the convention for all three days. This guest will be participating at the VIP Gold
- [Paul Nakauchi](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/paul-nakauchi/) - Paul Nakauchi - An LA native, Paul Nakauchi has worked in many facets of the entertainment industry, including theater, voice-overs, television, and film. He began his career in the ensemble of the “King and I” with the legendary Yul Brynner. He was in the 1996 revival with Donna Murphy and Lou Diamond Phillips and two years, later he
- [Elise Zhang](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/elise-zhang/) - Elise Zhang - Voice actor, best known as “Mei” in Overwatch. Being a Chinese voice actor, she dubbed for Mei in English and in the Madarin version, and Symmetra in Mandarin version. She is Lily in Heroes of Storm, and Alleria Windrunner in HearthStone. She also voices a lot of cartoons in China, like We Bare Bears, P
- [Matilda Smedius](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/matilda-smedius/) - Matilda Smedius - Matilda Smedius grew up in Stockholm, Sweden and by the age of 7, she had already started a voice acting career. Her first roles included Annie in Little Einsteins and Lola in Charlie & Lola, in the Swedish versions. She followed in her parent’s footsteps and has voiced hundreds of roles and counting. Her most
- [Bryson Baugus](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/bryson-baugus/) - Bryson Baugus - Bryson Baugus is a voice actor, singer, and stage actor from Houston, Texas, and is known for his work as Pegasus Seiya in Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac; Shoyo Hinata in Haikyu!!; Bell Cranel in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?; Minato Narumiya in Tsurune; Kaito Kirishima in
- [Gareth West](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/gareth-west/) - Gareth West - Gareth West is an American Anime Voice Actor/Actor/Model operating out of Texas. He is known to voice character such as Ittetsu Takeda in Haikyu!!, Seiya Takehaya in Tsurune, Haruka Shinozaki in My Girlfriend Is Shobitch, Kanichi Konishi in Food Wars and Akihiro Tsukuba in Chihayafuru. He has also played characters in various other shows such
- [Do As Infinity](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/do-as-infinity/) - Do As Infinity - Do As Infinity is a rock band formed by Tomiko Van (Vo.) and Ryo Owatari (Gt. & Vo.） Do As Infinity was formed in 1999. They had held street performances mainly at Hachi-ko in Shibuya more than 100 times before their debut. On September 29th 1999 they released their debut single "Tangerine Dream" on avex
- [Nobutoshi Canna](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/nobutoshi-canna/) - Nobutoshi Canna - Nobutoshi Canna is a veteran Japanese voice actor (seiyuu) affiliated with Aoni Production. His vast career spans over 25 years and includes well-known roles such as Kabuto Yakushi (Naruto), Tasuki (Fushigi Yuugi), Nnoitra Gilga (BLEACH), Lancer (Fate/stay night), Guts (Berserk), Basara Nekki (Macross 7), and many more. He has also lent his voice to a
- [AVTactics](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/avtactics/) - AVTactics - A budget friendly DJ group from Texas who plan and execute upcoming events on time for your audio and visual needs.
- [DJ HYPE☆GIRL](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dj-hype☆girl/) - DJ HYPE☆GIRL - An eclectic mix of fun, fashion, and good tunes, DJ HYPE GIRL (don't forget the star!) has been refining her musical palette since the big days of Blogspot. Whether it's a secret SoundCloud banger or an anime opening theme, DJ HYPE GIRL's relentless energy is sure to pump up just about any crowd! Since 2017,
- [Clifford Chapin](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/clifford-chapin/) - Clifford Chapin - Clifford Chapin is a voice actor, and director is best known for his work in anime and video games. Some of his prolific anime roles include Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia, Conny Springer in Attack on Titan, Cabba in Dragon Ball Super, Hide in Tokyo Ghoul, and Charles Grey in Black Butler. As a
- [Mythril-Arts](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mythril-arts/) - Mythril-Arts - Mythril-Arts has been part of the cosplay scene in the Washington, DC area since 2011. She currently has over 20 crafted costumes in her portfolio and has won craftsmanship awards at various competitions on the east coast. Her favorite series to cosplay from is The Legend of Zelda. Mythril-Arts specializes in props and jewelry using unusual techniques
- [Sarcasm-himé](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/sarcasm-hime/) - Sarcasm-himé - Sarcasm-himé has been cosplaying since 1999 when she was delighted to discover that nerdy dress-up was a thing you could do! She has won numerous awards for her workmanship, including several Best in Shows. She specializes in needlework techniques such as embroidery and beadwork and is always looking for new sewing and construction techniques to
- [Mitsuru “Mick” Kouzai](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mitsuru-mick-kouzai/) - Mitsuru “Mick” Kouzai - Mitsuru "Mick" Kouzai has been a professional animator and manga artist in Japan since 1993. Mick has worked on a vast list of well-known anime and game series as a CG artist and CG director including: Campione!, Saint Seiya, Digimon, Animal Crossing, CASSHERN, Tales of Phantasia, Rogue Galaxy, and Linebarrels of Iron. In 2005, Mick
- [Shinichi “Nabashin” Watanabe](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/shinichi-nabashin-watanabe/) - Shinichi “Nabashin” Watanabe - Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe has been an anime director since 1995 starting with Bonobono and has gone on to direct popular anime series which include Excel Saga, The Wallflower, Tenchi Muyo! GXP and Nerima Daikon Brothers. In addition to his work as a director, Mr. Watanabe also appears as the voice of Nabeshin. His likeness has
- [David “Docjazz4” Ramos](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/david-docjazz4-ramos/) - David “Docjazz4” Ramos - David “Docjazz4” Ramos was introduced to the Ocarina through the 1998 N64 classic, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Since receiving his first Ocarina back in 2000, David “Docjazz4” Ramos has gained a large online following with over 40,000,000 video views on Youtube. With a collection of over 100 ocarinas from the last 150
- [Martin “LittleKuriboh” Billany](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/martin-littlekuriboh-billany/) - Martin “LittleKuriboh” Billany - Martin Billany, better known by his screen name LittleKuriboh (or CardGames FTW), is the creator of Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Series, a parody of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, and was the first to make an abridged series. Martin is considered the godfather of the abridged age. He has thus far produced no less than 60 episodes, a
- [SungWon “ProZD” Cho](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/sungwon-prozd-cho/) - SungWon “ProZD” Cho - SungWon Cho is a voice actor. You also may know him as ProZD. He's gotten to be very popular on YouTube/Twitter/Tumblr/ from his short videos and parodies. He is an actor on the Crunchy Roll original series Anime CrimesDivisionn. Also, he loves his cats, Effie and Sophie, very much.
- [Max “Hotdiggedydemon” Gilardi](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/max-hotdiggedydemon-gilardi/) - Max “Hotdiggedydemon” Gilardi - Max Gilardi aka “Hotdiggedydemon” is a cartoonist/writer/comedian/filmmaker who has the world's most important job: Making cartoons for the internet. His credits include Jerry, Wacky Game Jokez 4 Kidz and the PONY.MOV series, all of which have accumulated massive followings and have amassed over 35 million views.
- [Arin “Egoraptor” Hanson](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/arin-egoraptor-hanson/) - Arin “Egoraptor” Hanson - Arin “Egoraptor” Hanson is a goofy guy who draws a lot and makes a bunch of silly internet cartoons called the “Awesome Series". He also likes video games a lot and usually talks about them, and hopes to be able to make a bunch. He’s got a bunch of stories to tell so look out
- [Chris “PRGuitarman” Torres](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/chris-prguitarman-torres/) - Chris “PRGuitarman” Torres - Chris “PRGuitarman” Torres is the creator of LOL Comics. First lolcats, then lol presidents, and icanhas-cheezburger. It is time for comics to have their own invisible bike. Chris also created the artwork which went on to become the current internet sensation Nyan Cat. If you hear a lot of people going NYAN NYAN NYAN NYAN
- [Karl “Uncle Yo” Custer](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/karl-uncle-yo-custer/) - Karl “Uncle Yo” Custer - From Otakon to Anime Expo, Karl “Uncle Yo” Custer teleports conventions, performing his unique brand of geek-specific stand-up comedy. Panel leader, Cosplay Masquerade MC, playwright, puppeteer and podcaster, Yo goes where he is needed to celebrate fandoms, welcome newcomers, and promote equality. You can hear him voice every dog and trainer in the Android game
- [Fred “Trunks” Wood](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/fred-trunks-wood/) - Fred “Trunks” Wood - Fred “Trunks” Wood is an artist, game developer, and web personality. In 2004 he co-founded the Webcomic “The Wild Adventures of Trunks & Soto”, following it up in 2010 with “Sure to be Ban’D”. Now he’s joined by two of his best friends (Levi Southerlan and Michael DeVillar) “every” week for the podcast, The Bancast,
- [Greg “Greggo” Wicker](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/greg-greggo-wicker/) - Greg “Greggo” Wicker - Greg Wicker (or "Greggo" as he’s fondly known) has been producing and hosting game shows at anime conventions since 1999, when he premiered Anime Match Game at Project A-Kon in Dallas. Since then, Greggo has done anime-themed versions of several classic game shows, created a few games of his own, and even had an original
- [ZeaLouS1](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/zealous1/) - ZeaLouS1 - Beau Fa'asamala (born 1983) is an American rapper and producer from Oceanside, California known as ZeaLouS1. The self-proclaimed "King of the Boss Fights" and "The Sleeping Dragon of Nerdcore" started making beats, producing, and MC'ing while attending California State University, San Marcos as an Audio Production major. He has worked with notable artists such as Dr. Awkward, MC Frontalot, MC Lars, YTCracker, Random, and Beefy.
- [W.T. Snacks](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/w-t-snacks/) - W.T. Snacks - A name carrying much internet infamy, W.T. Snacks has been the host of his own weekly online radio show and downloadable podcast "Midnight Snacks" for the past 13+ years, showcasing a variety of music from around the world, often with an emphasis on the best electronic music from Japan. In order to bridge the gap
- [The Slants](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/the-slants/) - The Slants - Portland's The Slants are the first and only all-Asian American dance rock band in the world. They offer up catchy dance beats, strong hooks, and a bombastic live show that is "not to be missed" (The Westword). The Willamette Week says "While the band may well be best experienced live, Slants releases always promise a
- [The Returners](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/the-returners/) - The Returners - Started in early 2013, The Returners are a five-piece VGM (video game music) band based in Austin, Texas. They play music from all video game eras, with a particular focus on SNES- and PSX-era games. The Returners also step outside the realm of video games on occasion. They are known to be a little metal,
- [The Protomen](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/the-protomen/) - The Protomen - The Protomen are an American rock band, who started their career and are perhaps most widely known for composing concept albums loosely based on the video game series Mega Man. Little is known about The Protomen, other than that the band is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Their stage names are largely references to pop culture films, song titles, and fictional characters. The group
- [The Living Tombstone](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/the-living-tombstone/) - The Living Tombstone - The Living Tombstone, a musical project created by Yoav Landau that celebrates video games and the internet by remixing and composing new songs based on the many things that come from the consoles and the YouTubes. Its lyrical content is varied from original songs written based on personal experiences, to songs about content from different
- [Taylor Davis](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/taylor-davis/) - Taylor Davis - It's hard to imagine that a girl growing up with a love for video games and an early interest in the violin would ultimately turn into the global phenomenon and crossover sensation artist that is Taylor Davis. A self-admitted "proud nerd" and still an avid gamer, her unique arrangements of many of gaming, anime and
- [Richie Branson](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/richie-branson/) - Richie Branson - Hailing from San Antonio, Texas; Richie Branson is a 25-year-old artist and producer that took his first initial step into the music industry in 2009. Branson joined forces with music producer Jeremy "J.Forbes" Brown to start the production company Red Prodigy. Within months, Red Prodigy's signature sound was co-signed by top executives in the music industry.
- [Rai Kamishiro](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/rai-kamishiro/) - Rai Kamishiro - Rai Kamishiro is a nerdcore/J-Pop artist from Seattle Washington, who makes anime and video game influenced music. Hailing from Sasebo Japan, Rai Kamishiro has been an avid cosplayer for over ten years. Together, with producer Ultraklystron, Rai released her debut album Electric Sheep in 2009.
- [Professor Shyguy](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/professor-shyguy/) - Professor Shyguy - Professor Shyguy can be best described as; high energy, chiptune-electro-rocking, 8-bit, epically vocalized, highly danceable, theatrical nerd-pop. His performance consists of him singing, playing guitar, keyboards, and drums, sometimes three of those things at the same time. He has toured the Southeast, from Baton Rouge to Atlanta, Nashville, St. Louis, Wichita, etc. and has shared
- [Powerglove](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/powerglove/) - Powerglove - Powerglove is an instrumental heavy metal band from Arlington, Massachusetts that performs remixes of video game, cartoon, and movie theme music. They currently have three releases, the EP entitled “Total Pwnage,” the full-length “Metal Kombat For The Mortal Man” and their most recent US album “Saturday Morning Apocalypse”. Powerglove released a Japan-only album entitled “TV
- [OverClocked ReMix](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/overclocked-remix/) - OverClocked ReMix - Founded in 1999, OverClocked ReMix is an organization dedicated to the appreciation, preservation, and interpretation of video game music. Its primary focus is www.ocremix.org, a website featuring hundreds of free fan arrangements, information on game music and composers, resources for aspiring artists, and a thriving community of video game music fans.
- [NateWantsToBattle](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/natewantstobattle/) - NateWantsToBattle - Nathan Sharp is an American voice actor, musician, and songwriter best known for his music-oriented channel, NateWantsToBattle. Covering a wide array of songs, his music portfolio totals up to over 200 compositions and renditions that range from parodies of popular hits to English renditions of anime openings to music about video games and anime to
- [Mega Ran](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mega-ran/) - Mega Ran - Raheem Jarbo, better known as Random or Mega Ran, personifies what Hip-Hop should be: Spontaneous, fun, and true. Every album conveys a different theme, a different vibe and a different emotion. You can, however, expect the unexpected from Random, hence the name. After teaching himself to make beats on the MTV Music Generator software for
- [Maja](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/maja/) - Maja -
- [Lord Katsuhiko Jinnai](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/lord-katsuhiko-jinnai/) - Lord Katsuhiko Jinnai - Since 2000, Katsuhiko Jinnai has been entertaining anime conventions, mixing anime songs while incorporating his Electronic music talent and DJ artistry. He has worked with several independent artists such as Kristine Sa, Stephanie Yanez, SLY, DJ Amaya, Leetstreet Boys, MegaRan and anime/videogame rapper Maja. He was involved in the "Animetoonz 3 - Lemon and Lime"
- [The LoliHolix](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/the-loliholix/) - The LoliHolix - The LoliHolix are a band based out of San Antonio, Austin, and random little cities in between. They specialize in Japanese popular music from Asian Kung-fu Generation to An Cafe, all the way to Video-gamemusic.
- [LeetStreet Boys](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/leetstreet-boys/) - LeetStreet Boys - LeetStreet Boys have reached video game, anime and music enthusiasts around the globe with their catchy musical hooks, clever lyrics, and explosive energy. With their popular single and music video "Yuri The Only One" a mainstay on the anime convention circuit, YouTube and Video Games Live, LeetStreet Boys not only wear their hearts on their
- [Kieran Strange](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kieran-strange/) - Kieran Strange - Kieran Strange has been compared to Hawkeye, Ramona Flowers, Tony Stark, and Tank Girl! – but IRL, Kieran Strange, a quirky and powerful young artist blending pop sensibilities, dynamic guitars, and high-energy live shows into her own brand of British pop-punk. At the age of seventeen, Kieran left her parents, family, and small English fishing village
- [Kohei Hattori](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kohei-hattori/) - Kohei Hattori - Kohei Hattori is a singer from Tokyo, Japan. He is an Apollo winner as well as a finalist in McDonald's GospelFest in 2016 and 2017. Kohei has also been featured on the Steve Harvey Show on Fox, and has appeared on M-On TV with Japanese Recording Artist The RAMPAGE. Kohei has also hosted events at
- [Gimmick!](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/gimmick/) - Gimmick! - Gimmick! is a video game tribute band from Austin, TX. They feature favorite tunes from the classic game era.
- [Knuckle Sandwich](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/knuckle-sandwich/) - Knuckle Sandwich - Knuckle Sandwich are San Antonio locals who bring a new sound to the Alamo city with eccentric riffs and melodic rhythm. Brought together by a coincidental interest in Visual Rock, Knuckle·Sandwich shares a chemistry that can't be practiced. Influenced by anything from X Japan to Mega NRG Man, their style is hard to define. The
- [Tina Anderson](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/tina-anderson/) - Tina Anderson - Tina Anderson began writing gay comics and women's yaoi, or Boys' Love, in 2005 for publishers Class Comics, Yaoi Press, Sin Factory, DramaQueen, and Iris Print. Anderson moved on to self-producing her work in 2008, through her publishing circle, Gynocrat Ink. Anderson ceased writing homoerotic comics in 2010 to develop her science fiction serial, Femitokon, now
- [Emirain (Teahouse Comic)](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/emirain-teahouse-comic/) - Emirain (Teahouse Comic) - Emirain, is made up of two professional comic artists, who write and illustrate the popular NSFW Yaoi webcomic Teahouse.
- [Baylee Jae](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/baylee-jae/) - Baylee Jae - Baylee Jae is an artist and animator based in Canada who gained popularity by posting videos of her art process on YouTube. She mainly uses traditional mediums, like markers and paint, but also does some digital work. She attended the Art Institute of Vancouver and graduated with a diploma in Animation Art & Design. While
- [R. K. Milholland](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/r-k-milholland/) - R. K. Milholland - R K Milholland is an editorial comic artist, is best known for his long-running semi-autobiographical webcomic Something Positive. Through the adventures and misadventures of Davan, Milholland offers nearly 20 years of dark witty commentary on modern life as a fan. Adapting to the ever-developing world of internet publications, he was an early pioneer of micropatronage,
- [Fred Perry](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/fred-perry/) - Fred Perry - Fred Perry is the writer and artist for the comic book series, Gold Digger. Perry came up with the initial inspiration for Gold Digger during his tour of duty in the First Gulf War, and released the debut one-shot in Antarctic Press' Magazine, in 1991. A four-issue miniseries followed in 1992 and 1993, followed by a regular monthly black-and-white series, and finally the
- [Juliet Simmons](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/juliet-simmons/) - Juliet Simmons - Juliet Simmons (born January 22, 1995) is an American voice actress who works for Sentai Filmworks in their English dub productions. Some of her major roles are Tenri Ayukawa in The World God Only Knows, Myucel Foaran in Outbreak Company, Jeanne Kaguya d'Arc in Nobunaga The Fool, Rei in Hamatora, and Kurome in Akame ga Kill. She has also starred as Chiyo Sakura in Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun. She also works
- [Christopher Sabat](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/christopher-sabat/) - Christopher Sabat - Christopher R. Sabat has lived on a diet of Senzu Beans for over 15 years. As the Voice Director for Dragonball Z, the voice actor behind Vegeta, Piccolo, Yamcha, Mr. Popo, Korin, Burter, Shenron, Zarbon, Guru, and countless others, you could almost say he is the "voice" of Dragonball Z. Christopher Sabat has lent his
- [Lara Woodhull](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/lara-woodhull/) - Lara Woodhull - Lara Woodhull is still a relatively new voice actor but has accomplished a lot in just a handful of years. Her very first role was Clara in Princess Jellyfish. She has since been in shows such as Wolf Children (Young Yuki), One Piece (Chimney), B Gata H Kei (Misato), .hack//Quantum (Mary), and more. Lara Woodhull
- [Travis Willingham](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/travis-willingham/) - Travis Willingham - Travis Willingham has worked in stage, TV, and film, but is best known in the anime world for his character Colonel Roy Mustang in Fullmetal Alchemist - one of his very first roles in anime. He has since gone on to work on many other popular titles in both Texas and Los Angeles. His anime
- [Kirk Thornton](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kirk-thornton/) - Kirk Thornton - Kirk Thornton is an American voice actor. He is known for playing tough or grouchy men in English-dubbed anime and video games. His career includes Hotohori in Fushigi Yūgi and Jin in Samurai Champloo. He also played the major character Hajime Saito in Rurouni Kenshin, in addition to numerous cameos and minor characters. He also
- [GHOST DATA](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/ghost-data/) - GHOST DATA - Influenced by the unique compositions of video game composers like Nobuo Uematsu and Shoji Meguro, as well as electronic acts like Purity Ring, Porter Robinson, and deadmau5, GHOST DATA would begin an almost 4-year journey discovering his own unique sound; his first production alias under the moniker Ikaros. He would soon adopt a love for
- [Eyeshine](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/eyeshine/) - Eyeshine - Initially launching into the underground music scene as a California garage rock band, Eyeshine evolved themselves into an aggressive edge rock outfit during 2004. The southern California-based trio debuted in 2006 with the How About That EP, whose blend of raw, unpolished modern rock was further explored on their debut full-length, Red Stripes White Lights,
- [dJ Jo](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dj-jo/) - dJ Jo - dj-Jo is a unique dj performer of Anime remixes and EDM based in Florida. Blending aspects of heavy electronic music into Anime soundtracks presented through a distinct setup, dj-Jo strives to bring something different into the world of EDM performances. Dj-Jo connects with many Anime and EDM enthusiasts to create an incomparable musical adventure.
- [Dj Cutman](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dj-cutman/) - Dj Cutman - Dj CUTMAN is a pioneer performer of Chiptune and Video Game Music. Mixing world-class Chiptune composers into epic, dance-happy sets infused with dubstep, hip-hop, funk and soul. Sampling sounds and melodies from classic video games, Dj CUTMAN creates a nostalgic and exciting musical experience that's unlike any other.
- [DM Ashura](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/dm-ashura/) - DM Ashura - William "Bill" James Robert Shillito, more commonly known as DM Ashura is an electric artist whose work can be found in the music games, 02Jam, Dance Dance Revolution, Beatmania IIDK, Flash Flash Revolution, and Pump It Up. DM Ashura lived in Queens for 8 years and now resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He started playing piano at
- [Descendants of Erdrick](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/descendants-of-erdrick/) - Descendants of Erdrick - Descendants of Erdrick is a rock band dedicated to recreating classic video game music on real, sweaty instruments; from the well-known, time-honored tunes of Super Mario Bros. and The Legend Of Zelda, to the epic arrangements of Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger, with a few obscure tunes in between. Descendants of Erdrick was established in
- [Bitforce](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/bitforce/) - Bitforce - Bitforce is San Antonio's own nerdcore trio that infuses their hard-hitting style with all of the classics from your childhood. Using super powers bestowed unto them from an ancient power source to rip open interdimensional portals, Bitforce leaps through the multiverse to create a soundtrack comprised of favorites from video games, anime, tv shows, and
- [A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/a-new-world-intimate-music-from-final-fantasy/) - A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY - A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY presents fresh arrangements of music from throughout the 25+ years of the FINAL FANTASY catalog for a variety of chamber ensembles. The programs feature string quartets, piano and guitar solos, duos, trios and other mixed groups of instrumentalists to produce an immediate and personal encounter with the
- [Brett Weaver](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/brett-weaver/) - Brett Weaver - Brett A. Weaver is an American voice actor working with ADV Films, Funimation, OkaTron 5000, and Sentai Filmworks. He is known for his roles in the English-language dubs of anime series. He currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, cartoonist and graphic novelist E.K. Weaver. Weaver got his start in radio before providing anime voice-over roles with ADV Films. He was also a member of
- [J. Michael Tatum](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/j-michael-tatum/) - J. Michael Tatum - J. Michael Tatum was nurtured on anime classics from the tender age of Star Blazers, et al, this reclusive fanboy-turned-voice actor/writer/ADR director/flake extraordinaire spent more years than he cares to remember in what might charitably be described as freefall before landing - mostly by accident - smack dab on the industry of his dreams. To
- [Kaiji Tang](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kaiji-tang/) - Kaiji Tang - Kaiji Tang has been working as a voice actor in Los Angeles CA since 2007. In the world of video games, he has done such roles as Faust ( Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- ), Yamato Hotsuin ( Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker ), Dr. Qada ( Bravely Default ), Owain ( Fire Emblem: Awakening ), Wingul ( Tales of Xillia ), Jann Lee ( Dead or Alive 5 ), Lee Chaolan/Violet ( Tekken Tag Tournament 2 ), Yasuhiro Hagakure (Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc ), Fang ( Fairy
- [Brad Swaile](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/brad-swaile/) - Brad Swaile - Vancouver-born and raised, Brad Swaile began acting in elementary school and, once in high school, had his first audition for an animated series. This first voice acting gig took the form of a pony named “Ace” in My Little Pony Tales and afterward, he landed his first anime role as “Mousse” in Ranma 1/2. Some
- [Karen Strassman](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/karen-strassman/) - Karen Strassman - Karen Strassman is an actress, voice-over artist and dialect coach, known the world over for hundreds of characters she has created in many forms. She delights in crafting characters that touch the brilliant human spirit and entertain the child within all of us. Whether on-camera or behind a mic, Karen is extremely versatile. She has
- [Micah Solusod](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/micah-solusod/) - Micah Solusod - Despite his ponytail and general inability to fly, Micah Solusod is a professional voice actor and illustrator. The rapscallion made his anime debut as Malek Werner in Blassreiter and is best known for his role as Soul Evans in Soul Eater. He has shown up in a number of other FUNimation titles as Toma Kamijo
- [Michael Sinterniklaas](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/michael-sinterniklaas/) - Michael Sinterniklaas - Michael Sinterniklaas is a veteran of the anime industry and has worked as a ADR Director, actor, voice actor, script writer, sound engineer, mixer and producer. In 1999, Michael founded NYAV Post, a bicoastal recording studio that has worked on over 500 anime and non-anime titles. Michael is a prolific actor and has voiced countless
- [Genevieve Simmons](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/genevieve-simmons/) - Genevieve Simmons - Genevieve Simmons likes eating guacamole, building businesses, and yelling in a box voice acting. People know her from Mysterious Girlfriend X (Mikoto Urabe), Mayo Chiki (Subaru Konoe), Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere (Masazumi Honda), Upotte! (FNC), and she is slightly upset no one remembers her from Intrigue in the Bakumatsu where she played a
- [Stephanie Sheh](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/stephanie-sheh/) - Stephanie Sheh - Stephanie Sheh is best known for her anime voice-acting roles such as Usagi Tsukino in "Sailor Moon"; Hinata in "Naruto"; Orihime in "Bleach"; Eureka in "Eureka 7"; Yui in "K-on!"; and Mikuru in "Melancholy of Harui Suzumiya", just to name a few. She voices Zhu Li in "Legend of Korra"; Share Bear in the Hub's
- [Jād Saxton](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jad-saxton/) - Jād Saxton - Jād (jade) Saxton is a voice, stage and film actress, currently starring as Mira in Dimension W on Toonami's Adult Swim and streaming in Funimation broadcast dubs FairyTail (Carla), Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Mary), and Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn (Takumi). She is currently directing Touken Ranbu-Hanamaru. Jād is best known for
- [Carrie Savage](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/carrie-savage/) - Carrie Savage - Carrie A. Savage is an American voice actress, ADR Director, and Script Writer primarily known for her work for Bang Zoom! Entertainment, ADV Films, Funimation Entertainment, Bandai Entertainment, Geneon Entertainment, Media Blasters, New Generation Pictures, OkraTron 5000, and Viz Media. She has provided numerous voices for Japanese anime films and television series as well as
- [Wendy Powell](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/wendy-powell/) - Wendy Powell - Wendy Powell is a native of Texas and resides in Dallas with her husband Todd, her son Charlie, and their lab Janie. She has steadily worked as a professional actress since graduating from Texas Christian University in 1993, and is an alumna of the Walt Disney World College Program. She has also worked on commercials,
- [Chris Patton](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/chris-patton/) - Chris Patton - Chris Patton has been voice acting for over 17 years for companies such as ADV Films, Funimation, Sentai Filmworks, Okratraon 5000, and Du Art. Some of Chris Patton credits include Run in Akame Ga Kill, Sousuke Sagara in Full Metal Panic, Keima in The World God Only Knows, Greed in Fullmetal Alchemist (original and Brotherhood), Hajime
- [Carli Mosier](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/carli-mosier/) - Carli Mosier - A native Houstonian, Carli Mosier began to develop her love for acting at the age of 6 and hasn’t stopped, graduating from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, attending the musical theater program at the University of Houston and continuing on in film and stage productions throughout the area. In 2004, after years
- [Max Mittelman](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/max-mittelman/) - Max Mittelman - A Los Angeles native, Max Mittelman has been entertaining audiences from behind the mic, onstage, and in front of the camera since he was in high school. His fearlessness has been the foundation for his versatility, and he's enjoyed creating a wide range of characters for TV animation and video games. Although he is well
- [Matthew Mercer](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/matthew-mercer/) - Matthew Mercer - Matthew Mercer a Los Angeles-based actor/voice actor known primarily for his roles in animation and video games. His extensive training in theater, improv, and being a life-long hardcore gamer helped prepare him for such projects and characters as McCree in Overwatch, the Witch-King of Angmar in Shadow of War, Mr. Freeze in Telltale’s Batman: Enemy Within, Cor in Final
- [Scott McNeil](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/scott-mcneil/) - Scott McNeil - Scott McNeil is easily one of the busiest voice actors in the world, millions of fans know him as the voice of Duo Maxwell from Gundam Wing and Gundam: Battle Assault 2 as well as Koga from the hit series Inuyasha. Older fans may be familiar with his work as Piccolo in Dragon Ball Z
- [Ellen McLain](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/ellen-mclain/) - Ellen McLain - Ellen McLain, the voice of GLaDOS, the artificial intelligence antagonist in Portal (for which she won an AIAS Interactive Achievement Award for Outstanding Achievement in Character Performance) and Portal 2, hails from Nashville, Tennessee. Ellen McLain has worked in theater and opera for over thirty years. Her professional career began on Broadway with Rex Harrison
- [Joel McDonald](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/joel-mcdonald/) - Joel McDonald - Since the age of 7, Joel Mcdonald has had a passion for performance. He soon began acting in plays at school and church, which led to community theatre, followed by high school theatre and speech tournaments, which somehow became a BFA in Acting and Directing from Sam Houston State University. From there, Joel began acting
- [Kyle McCarley](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kyle-mccarley/) - Kyle McCarley - Kyle McCarley's notable anime credits include Mikazuki Augus in "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans"; Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama in "Mob Psycho 100"; Koku in "B: The Beginning"; Ryo in "Devilman Crybaby"; Joe Shimamura, a.k.a. 009, in "Cyborg 009: Call of Justice"; Aoba Kuronuma in "Durarara!!x2"; Shinji Matou in "Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works"; Ryota Watari in
- [Andrew Love](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/andrew-love/) - Andrew Love - Andrew Love (born November 16, 1981) is a Voice Actor who works for Seraphim Digital Studios and Funimation. He's capable of acting as most personalities, be they Large Hams, Ordinary High School Students, or Stoics, and this versatile range keeps him from being pigeonholed. Thanks to his deep voice, however, he's best suited to playing males with larger builds or who are older
- [John Patrick Lowrie](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/john-patrick-lowrie/) - John Patrick Lowrie - John Patrick Lowrie was born in 1952 in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in Boulder, Colorado. At 16 he left home to make his way as a singer/guitarist/flautist/trombonist in a rock 'n' roll band, sleeping in parks and communes and getting to know several hippies. Surviving the draft, he graduated with highest distinction from the Indiana
- [Lauren Landa](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/lauren-launda/) - Lauren Landa - Lauren Landa was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Lauren first began acting at the age of 11 in the stage production of Annie, and continued with shows including Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Bye Bye Birdie, and Comic Potential. She was Assistant Director for stage productions such as Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, Batboy
- [Brittany Lauda](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/brittany-lauda/) - Brittany Lauda - Brittany Lauda is a TX/NY voice actress & ADR director who is best known for playing Ichigo in DARLING in the FRANXX, Leviathan in Seven Mortal Sins, Kei Sakurai in Dies Irae, Lion in Hina Logic, Nene in My First Girlfriend is a Gal, Audrey Belrose in Huniepop/Huniecam, Osana Najimi in Yandere Simulator, Yahiko in
- [Mikaela Krantz](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mikaela-krantz/) - Mikaela Krantz - Mikaela Krantz was born on May 30, 1988 in Minnesota, USA. Mikaela Krantz is a voice actress, known for Attack on Titan (2013), MansLaughter (2015) and Snow White with the Red Hair (2015). She currently is an actor of Stage and Film, and VO at Funimation.
- [Michele Knotz](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/michele-knotz/) - Michele Knotz - Michele Knotz is the winner of the first ever "BAAF Anime Idol Voice Acting Contest", where she won a role in an upcoming anime at the time; she won the role of Hajime in "The World of Narue" (2003). Michele Knotz is an American voice actress, who works for New York-based studios such as TAJ
- [Jonathan Joss](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jonathan-joss/) - Jonathan Joss - Jonathan Joss (born December 22, 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying the voice of John Redcorn from season 2 to 13 of the animated series King of the Hill, and for his recurring role as Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Joss is of Spanish, Comanche and White Mountain Apache descent. He attended McCollum High School and later attended San Antonio
- [Kyle Jones](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kyle-jones/) - Kyle Jones - Kyle Jones has been in the anime industry as a director, writer, producer and actor since 2007. He began his dubbing career at ADV Films and currently works at Sentai Filmworks. Some of his more notable recent anime series include: Akame ga Kill; Parasyte; My Love Story; Log Horizon; Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun; No Game No
- [Jerry Jewell](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/jerry-jewell/) - Jerry Jewell - Jerry Jewell can be heard as; Kyo Sohma (Fruits Basket), Jimmy Kudo (Case Closed), Taira (Beck:Mongolian Chop Squad), Barry the Chopper (Full Metal Alchemist, Full Metal Achemist: Brotherhood), Happiness Bunny (Shin-Chan), Russia (Hetalia), Rin Tsuchimi (Shuffle), Lau (Black Butler), Zellman Clock (Black Blood Brothers), Dio (Casshern Sins), Tony Frost (Blue Gender), Suzaku (Yu Yu Hakusho),
- [Natalie Hoover](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/natalie-hoover/) - Natalie Hoover - Natalie Hoover is a professional voice actress residing in Los Angeles, California. Born and raised on a rural farm in Oregon, Natalie had always admired the world of Hollywood. Realizing her passion for the arts, Natalie enrolled herself in several organizations to explore what would soon become her lifelong goal and passion. Discovering the world
- [Kyle Hebert](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kyle-hebert/) - Kyle Hebert - Kyle Hebert is a Los Angeles-based anime and video game voice actor whose credits include Marvel Vs Capcom 3 (Ryu), Naruto (Kiba), Bleach (Aizen, Ganju), X Men Arcade (all male voices) and Gurren Lagann (Kamina). He is best known as the Narrator and Teen Gohan from the Funimation dub of Dragonball Z. Other notable roles
- [Clarine Harp](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/clarine-harp/) - Clarine Harp - Clarine Harp was first cast by FUNimation Entertainment in 2003 to give life to the character of Tweedledee in Kiddy Grade. Since then, Clarine’s talents have been featured in a broad range of roles: Hetalia Axis Powers (China), Burst Angel (Sei), Akira Kurosawa’s Samurai 7 (Sanae), Speed Grapher (Ginza), Negima (Kaede), Shin-chan (Miss Katz), Witchblade
- [Josh Grelle](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/josh-grelle/) - Josh Grelle - A native Texan, Josh Grelle was raised on-stage and in the art studios of Central Texas. He performed on-stage at the Tin Building Theatre for over 15 years prior to starting work for ADV Films at the start of 2004. Since then he has worked for ADV Films (Seraphim) and FUNimation Entertainment on numerous projects.
- [Tiffany Grant](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/tiffany-grant/) - Tiffany Grant - Tiffany Grant is best known as the English voice of Asuka in NEON GENESIS EVANGELION and was the first anime voice actor hired in Texas in February 1994. She has now voiced characters in 1700+ TV episodes, OVAs & movies including AZUMANGA DAIOH (Kaorin), AMAGI BRILLIANT PARK (Moffle), BLUE SEED (Kome), GOLDEN BOY (Madame President),
- [Caitlin Glass](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/caitlin-glass/) - Caitlin Glass - Caitlin Tiffany Glass (born November 16, 1981) is an American voice actress and ADR director. While still a college student, Caitlin was hired by FUNimation while on a tour of the studio. Her first roles were bit parts on “Case Closed” until she landed the role of Hiyono in “Spiral”. She then went on to
- [Kara Edwards](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kara-edwards/) - Kara Edwards - Kara Edwards is a voice actor, writer, aspiring photographer, and guitar-player wannabe- most well known for voicing Goten and Videl in DragonBall Z. Additional credits include Nymph in Heaven's Lost Property, Kozue in Chaos;Head, Celica in Solty Rei, Murugu in Yu Yu Hakusho, Upa in DragonBall, Sophie in Ragnarok, Yuriko Moritsugu in Linebarrels of Iron,
- [Robbie Daymond](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/robbie-daymond/) - Robbie Daymond - In the anime world, Robbie Daymond may be best known as the most prolific voice of Tuxedo Mask in VIZ's dub of Sailor Moon and Sailor Moon Crystal. He's also played several lead and fan favorite roles such as Ikoma in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, Mumen Rider in One-Punch Man, Mitsuki in Boruto, Joe
- [Ray Chase](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/ray-chase/) - Ray Chase - Fans may recognize Ray Chase as the main character Noctis in "Final Fantasy XV"; Master of Masters from "Kingdom Hearts"; Artorius from "Tales of Berseria"; Roy/Gaius/Alphonse/Fernand from "Fire Emblem"; Eve from "Nier Automata"; and his most celebrated role as the Subway Announcer in "Persona 5." He's also made minor appearances in "God of War"; "Mass
- [Kira Buckland](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kira-buckland/) - Kira Buckland - Kira Buckland is an Alaska-born, California-based voice actress who started her journey in 2004 by voice acting as a hobby for online projects and later moved on to voice a number of notable roles in anime and games. She is most known for voicing the lead character "2B" in NieR: Automata, as well as other
- [Johnny Yong Bosch](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/johnny-yong-bosch/) - Johnny Yong Bosch - Johnny Yong Bosch got his start fighting giant bugs as Adam Park, the Black Ranger on "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers." It is a role that he would play for three and a half seasons on TV, two motion pictures and two special guest appearances in future "Power Rangers" seasons. After "Power Rangers," Bosch became involved
- [Steve Blum](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/steve-blum/) - Steve Blum - With literally hundreds of V/O credits to his name, Steve Blum is best known as the voice of "Spike Spiegel" from Cowboy Bebop, "Wolverine" from several incarnations of X-Men (animated movies, games, the Wolverine and the X-Men TV Series, The Super Hero Squad Show, X-Men Anime and more), "Orochimaru," "Zabuza," and others from Naruto, "Green
- [Troy Baker](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/troy-baker/) - Troy Baker - A native of Dallas, Texas, Troy, once the lead singer for "Tripp Fontaine" (FMPM/Universal) First began working as an actor in TV and Radiocommercials. He quickly became a mainstay voiceactor of the Anime community with such roles as"Frank Archer" in Full Metal Alchemist, "Abel Nightroad" in Trinity Blood, "Gennosuke" in Basilisk and "Action Bastard" in
- [Laura Bailey](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/1082/) - Laura Bailey - Laura Bailey got her start voice acting playing Kid Trunks on the hit series Dragonball Z, and went on to play several leads in other popular anime titles. Some of her most recognizable roles are: Shin in "Shin Chan", Tohru Honda in "Fruits Basket", Lust in "Fullmetal Alchemist",Keiko in "Yu Yu Hakusho", Sana in "Kodocha",
- [Christopher Ayres](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/christopher-ayres/) - Christopher Ayres - Christopher Ayres has been working professionally in theatre, television and film since the age of 6. His work has been seen Regionally, Nationally and on Broadway. He currently works as a voice actor for Sentai Film Works and FUNIMATION Entertainment. Chris has also worked as an A.D.R. Director for ADV FILMS, and Amusement Park Media,
- [Greg Ayres](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/greg-ayres/) - Greg Ayres - Greg Ayres is an American voice actor best-known for voicing anime characters. Ayres started out as a fanboy of anime who was mentioned to ADV film directors. Ayres has attended more than one hundred and twenty anime conventions as a guest, and countless others as a fan. However, in February 2009, Greg suffered a mild heart attack
- [Hannah Alcorn](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/hannah-alcorn/) - Hannah Alcorn - Hannah Alcorn is an American stage and voice actress from Houston, Texas. She began acting on stage at the age of 11 and has been working professionally since the age of 18. Hannah has recently ventured into the anime industry as a voice actress, and can be heard in her first two principal roles for ADV Films, the
- [Smile.DK](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/smile-dk/) - Smile.DK - Smile.dk is a Swedish pop duo with the singers Malin and Veronica from Sweden. Malin and Veronica met each other in singing school in 1994 and have been best friends ever since. However, they didn't start working together until the year 2000, when Nina who sang together with Veronica on the first album, wanted to
- [The Silent Hill Band](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/the-silent-hill-band/) - The Silent Hill Band - The Silent Hill Band is a band that consists of Akira Yamaoka who is best known for composing the music for the Silent Hill series on guitar, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn will be taking on her role of lead vocals once more. Her voice can be most recognized as Major Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell, Joe
- [Tadahisa Yoshida](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/tadahisa-yoshida/) - Tadahisa Yoshida - Tadahisa Yoshida is aJapanese Visual Kei and JRock superstar who since 2009 has been growing popularity in the States. Tadahisa Yoshida is known for his work on Expressway to Your Skull (2014), Scramble (2017), and The Evil Rises (2018).
- [ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/rookiez-is-punkd/) - ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D - Formed in 2006, ROOKiEZ IS PUNK'D is a rock band centering around Rock, Punk, and Emo, working in other genres of music along the way. The realist lyrics sang in Japanese which moves the heart, the unforgettable one & only good melody, the staple human emotions, the band sound that expresses many feelings, this band
- [ALL OFF](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/all-off/) - ALL OFF - Originally formed in 2004 by singer so-hey and guitarist Yukio, when they were in the same high school in Tokyo, ALL OFF started as a hobby and without knowing how to play, sing or write music. The band had a big break when they were asked to appear on a reality TV show on MTV Japan in early 2005.
- [Masayoshi Minoshima](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/masayoshi-minoshima/) - Masayoshi Minoshima - Masayoshi Minoshima is a Japanese music artist who is best known for producing Bad Apple!! feat. nomico, a remix of Bad Apple!! from Touhou Project game Lotus Land Story. He is the owner and founder of the Alstroemeria Records doujin label, well known for its compilations containing remixes of music from the Touhou Project series of doujin games; he is also the creator
- [KESHIKI](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/keshiki/) - KESHIKI - KESHIKI, which means "landscape" in English, is a Japanese band that was formed in 2007. Their music contains the melodic and dynamic vocals of Jun, ex-vocalist of Camino. Mixed with the sensual and powerful rock sounds created by guitarist Yu, bassist Kenta, and drummer Taka. Despite the band only being together for a few years, their
- [Deadlift Lolita](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/deadlift-lolita/) - Deadlift Lolita - DEADLIFT LOLITA is the physically strongest idol group on earth. The group has 2 members: Ladybeard, a Kawaiicore Idol and pro-wrestler, and Reika Saiki, also a pro-wrestler and bodybuilding Idol. The pure destruction of Ladybeard’s screams joins forces with the charm and delicacy of Reika Seiki’s alto vocals to pump you up like never before! With a
- [Yuka](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/yuka/) - Yuka - Yuka was born and raised in Tokyo. She attended Yokohama fashion design college and transferred to Sugino Fashion college where she completed graduation. She also short study abroad at London College Of Fashion & Language Studies International. Yuka interest ranges from a diverse range of styles from punk, Kimonos, gothic, lolita, and formal styles. She is fascinated by
- [TiA](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kazuhiro-soeta-2/) - TiA - TiA signed with Epic Records when she was just 16 and soon became famous for her song "Ryuusei" which starred as one of the "Naruto" ending themes, her song "Promise" is used as the second opening theme for "Yakitate!! Japan". Her first album received a Gold Disc Award in Japan. TiA came to New York
- [Kazuhiro Soeta](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/kazuhiro-soeta/) - Kazuhiro Soeta - Kazuhiro Soeta was born in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan 1962. From the time he was in high school, he participated in creating independently-produced animation. After graduation, he entered the animation industry; his first job was in the finishing department of Dr. Slump: Arale-chan. After that, he became an animator and participated in many works as a key
- [MINT](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/mint/) - MINT - The Comic Mint is an online comics marketplace specializing in low print run high quality variant comic books by today's hottest artists, such as Gabriele Dell'Otto, Francesco Mattina, Clayton Crain, Mike Mayhew and many more. They work with all publishers to provide unique offerings not available at most traditional comic shops. Their mission is to
- [Yuji Matsukura](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/yuji-matsukura/) - Yuji Matsukura - Yuji Matsukura was born on February 27th. He became a producer during his twenties. Yuji Matsukura is an Executive Officer and Chief of Production Division at J.C. STAFF. Matsukura has worked with J.C. Staff to produce some of their most premiere titles from Revolutionary Girl Utena. His works include the most recent smash hits such as “Food Wars!
- [Naoshi Mizuta](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/naoshi-mizuta/) - Naoshi Mizuta - Naoshi Mizuta is a renowned video game music composer who got his start at Capcom. Like Yoto Shimomura before him, he started out there before becoming a member of Square (now Square Enix), where he composed music for Final Fantasy XI, Blood of Bahamut and others. Mizuta joined Capcom in 1995, where he worked on both CPS2 and console titles
- [Haruka Kurebayashi](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/haruka-kurebayashi/) - Haruka Kurebayashi - Haruka Kurebayashi is known for her Harajuku decora style. She stands out with her crazy colored hair and cute braces (recently taken off). She often guest appears on Kawaii International doing makeup tutorials. She has a band called Mujuuryoku Cookie. She has also been featured in teen fashion magazine KERA. Haruka is not only a
- [Fumiko Kawamura](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/fumiko-kawamura/) - Fumiko Kawamura - Fumiko Kawamura is the head designer for Chantilly, a rising force in lolita fashion. She established Chantilly in 2007, with it's guiding concept being "All girls love cute/kawaii things" but also that girls admire style that is more mature and "madam-like." Chantilly is a dream come true brand for people who can not be satisfied
- [LISTEN FLAVOR](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/listen-flavor/) - LISTEN FLAVOR - LISTEN FLAVOR is a Harajuku based brand that was created in 2006. Their mission is to deliver “Kawaii” Harajuku fashion to the girls around the world. Since then, the brand has been influenced and inspired by a variety of pop cultures surrounding Harajuku such as video games, animation, and manga. LISTEN FLAVOR has both cute
- [Yumi Fujiwara](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/yumi-fujiwara/) - Yumi Fujiwara - Yumi Fujiwara is the founder, president and chief designer of classic Lolita brand Innocent World. Her brand and designs are known the world over and revered by Lolitas everywhere. You haven't heard of it? Her brand brings out a wide variety of beautiful clothing, from lace-trimmed blouses to jumper skirts to capelets. Innocent World caters
- [Florida Whammy Entertainment](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/florida-whammy-entertainment/) - Florida Whammy Entertainment - Formed in 2008 under the name “The Game Show Gurus”, Florida Whammy Entertainment is a not-for-profit professional organization that designs, creates, operates, and performs various interactive entertainment events for conventions. Specializing in Game Shows, their highly experienced team of programmers, artists, animators, writers, hosts, announcers, production assistants, researchers and producers have created and developed shows
- [Amelie Belcher](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/amelie-belcher/) - Amelie Belcher - Amelie “Ami-Chan” Belcher was born in Baton-Bloody-Boring-Rouge Louisiana where the combination of chemical plant fumes and river water did major damage to her fragile little mind at an early age. By all accounts, she started drawing at the age of five (when she figured out that the pencil goes on the paper and not up
- [HamletMachine (Starfighter Comic)](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/hamletmachine-starfighter-comic/) - HamletMachine (Starfighter Comic) - HamletMachine is a webcomic artist from NYC who likes robots and Shakespeare. Their comic, Starfighter, is a sci-fi adult webcomic about a Navigator, Abel, who becomes romantically involved with his new, intimidating Fighter, Cain, during their mission to confront the alien threat facing their world. The webcomic contains graphic sexual visuals, sci-fi themes, and a
- [Svetlana Chmakova](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/svetlana-chmakova/) - Svetlana Chmakova - Svetlana Chmakova is an internationally published, award-winning manga/comics author with more than 10 published books and her work translated into over 13 languages. Born and raised in Russia, she moved to Canada at 16 years old to finish high school and then study Classical Animation at Sheridan College for 3 years. Becoming a full-time artist
- [Katie Tiedrich (Awkward Zombie)](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/katie-tiedrich-awkward-zombie/) - Katie Tiedrich (Awkward Zombie) - Katie Tiedrich is the artist and writer for the popular long-running video game webcomic series, Awkward Zombie.
- [50%DANGEROUS](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/50�ngerous/) - 50%DANGEROUS - 50%DANGEROUS is an American based fashion brand that creates one of a kind fashion ensembles for musicians and celebrities. The designers, Matt & Vedetta, find inspiration for their designs through Japanese street fashion and pop culture. 50%DANGEROUS puts on yearly fashion show events around the country to display their latest fashion creations, most recent collaborative
- [Patrick Delahanty](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/patrick-delahanty/) - Patrick Delahanty - Patrick Delahanty is perhaps best known as the creator of AnimeCons.com, the largest source for anime convention information on the Internet. He is also a producer and host for the AnimeCons TV podcast. In addition to this, Patrick is the founder and host of The Chibi Project where he is responsible for conducting horrible experiments on anime toys for no
- [Lone Stars](https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/lone-stars/) - Lone Stars - Lone Stars is a group of three Texan Natives who love games and humor and seek to intermingle the two. They can be found on YouTube at YouTube.com/LoneStars or on iTunes as The Lone Stars Podcast. Fred Wood - Fred’s a bit of a jack-of-all-trades with a drive to create web content. When he’s not

## Art Contests

- [2014 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contest/2014-art-contest-entries/) - 2014 Art Contest Entries We have selected the winners for our art contest for San Japan: Samurai 7 (2014). Thank you very much to all of the entries this year. The 2014 theme was “Samurai”. winners t-shirt contest winner Soo Kim mega art contest winner trauma tize Mega Art contest runner-ups: John Yume, Christine H., Corene
- [2013 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contest/2013-art-contest-entries/) - 2013 Art Contest Entries We have selected the winners for our art contest for San Japan: Sinister 6 (2013). Thank you very much to all of the entries this year. The 2013 theme was “Villians”. winners mega art contest winner cynthia c. t-shirt art winner carly d. Mega Art contest runner-ups: John Yume, Christine H., Corene
- [2012 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contest/2012-art-contest-entries/) - 2012 Art Contest Entries We have selected the winners for our art contest for San Japan: Mach 5 / 2012. Thank you very much to all of the entries this year. The 2012 theme was “Old-School”. winners mega art contest winner Edgar C. t-shirt art winner carly d. Mega Art contest runner-ups: John Yume, Christine
- [2011 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contest/2011-art-contest-entries/) - 2011 Art Contest Entries Thank you very much to all of the entries this year. We had over 50 entries for our 2011 theme: Space, Science, Future.We want to thank everyone for entering into the contest. Below are the winners and all of the Mega Art/T-Shirt entries. winners Mega Art Contest Winner Keri R. T-Shirt Art
- [2009 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contest/2009-art-contest-entries/) - 2009 Art Contest Entries We want to thank everyone for their hard work in making the artwork for this contest. San Japan 2.x theme was ‘Western’ so an Old West, Western or even Steampunk was okay. winners Mecha Cowboy + Sana Vic Helton ‘Tachiik’ Chibi Sana Front Cover of San Japan 2.x Program erin winn badge
- [2010 Art Contest Entries](https://www.san-japan.org/contest/2010-art-contest-entries/) - 2010 Art Contest Entries We had an amazing number of entries with over 50 this year. Here is a full gallery of the entries we received. The theme for 2010 was “Cute”. Thanks to everyone who sent in their entries. winners T-Shirt Winner Melissa O Program Book Winner Areli L. Postcard Winner Alicia T. badge winners Angela

## Guest Type

- [Japanese Industry](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-type/japanese-industry/)
- [Overseas Music Act](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-type/overseas-music-act/)
- [Voice Over Guest](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-type/voice-over/)
- [US Music Act](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-type/us-music-act/)
- [Artist](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-type/artist/)
- [Featured](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-type/featured/)
- [YouTube Guest](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-type/youtube-guest/)
- [Cosplay](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-type/cosplay/)
- [Virtual / Digital](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-type/virtual/)

## Guest Years

- [2014](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-year/2014/)
- [2023](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-year/2023/)
- [2024](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-year/2024/)
- [2025](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-year/2025/)
- [2026](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-year/2026/)

## Guest Days

- [Friday - Signing For All General Attendees](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/friday-singing/)
- [Saturday - Signing For All General Attendees](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/saturday-signing/)
- [Sunday – VIP Signing Appearance and General Attendee Signing Appearance](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/sunday-vip-general-appearance/)
- [Sunday - VIP Signing Appearance Only (No Sunday General Attendee Autograph Session)](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/sunday-vip-appearance/)
- [Sunday - General Attendee Autograph Session Only (No VIP Signing Appearance)](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/sunday-general-appearance/)
- [Friday - Concert Night](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/friday-concert/)
- [Saturday - DJ Appearance](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/saturday-dj/)
- [Saturday - Concert Day](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/saturday-concert/)
- [Friday - Panelist](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/friday-panelist/)
- [Saturday - Panelist](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/saturday-panelist/)
- [Sunday - Panelist](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-day/sunday-panelist/)

## Highlight

- [Yes](https://www.san-japan.org/highlight-guest/yes-highlight/)
- [No](https://www.san-japan.org/highlight-guest/no-highlight/)

## Guest Limit

- [Limit 5 items per session. Unlimited trips back in line are allowed.](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-limit/limit5-guest/)
- [Limit 1 item signed, no Funko Pops allowed. Personalizations required.](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-limit/limit1-nofunko/)
- [No Autograph Limit](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-limit/guest-nolimit/)
- [Autograph requirements will be decided by the guest and/or representing agent at their booth.](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-limit/limit-music/)
- [No planned Autograph sessions](https://www.san-japan.org/guest-limit/no-autograph/)

## VIP Brunch Attendance

- [Yes](https://www.san-japan.org/vip-brunch-attendance/vip-brunch-attendance-yes/)
- [No](https://www.san-japan.org/vip-brunch-attendance/vip-brunch-attendance-no/)