GUEST LIST
brent mukai
Brent Mukai has lent his voice to some of the most iconic and celebrated shows and games in modern entertainment. His impressive portfolio includes roles in Demon Slayer, Ratchet and Clank, One Piece, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Odd Taxi, Ranking of Kings, and AI: The Somnium Files. Most recently, he’s joined the cast of the popular Kaiju No. 8, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and dynamic voice actor in the industry. Here’s a short-list of his characters:
- Gyokko from Demon Slayer
- Kaiju No. 10 from Kaiju No. 8
- Gary from Ratchet and Clank
- Apoo from One Piece
- Dragon’s Dream in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
- Nader from Fire Emblem Warriors
- Atsuya Baba from Odd Taxi
- Dorche in Ranking of Kings
- Andes Komeji from AI: The Somniun Files
- Eternal Guardian Khan from Paladins: Champion of the Realm
- Daz from Attack on Titan
bill rodgers
Bill Rogers is best known to Pokémon fans as the lovable gym-leader Brock as well as voicing a total of two dozen other characters, but his credits travel well beyond Pewter City. Over nearly two decades he has voiced key roles in Pokémon, Hunter × Hunter, One Piece, Street Fighter V, and more, making him a fixture at both anime and gaming events. From shōnen heroes to competitive-game icons, Bill’s vocal versatility resonates with audiences of every generation. Here’s a short-list of his most requested characters:
- Brock – Pokémon (series & films)
- Lucario – Pokémon (anime / games)
- Infernape & Chimchar – Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl
- Croagunk – Pokémon (Brock’s slap-stick partner)
- Torterra – Pokémon (Ash’s powerhouse starter)
- Drew – Pokémon: Advanced Generation
- Ghetsis – Pokémon Black/White villain
- Meleoron – Hunter × Hunter (Chimera Ant Arc)
- Urien – Street Fighter V
michele knotz
Michele Knotz is a cornerstone of modern dubbing, boasting one of the largest role counts in the entire Pokémon franchise—Jessie, Misty, May, Nurse Joy, the Pokédex, and roughly 70 Pokémon species. Beyond Pokémon, her voice powers characters in global hits like One Piece, Tekken, Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, and SMITE, cementing her as a multiverse mainstay for anime, gaming, and esports fans alike.
Here’s a short-list of her signature roles:
- Jessie – Pokémon (Team Rocket)
- Misty – Pokémon (original series)
- May – Pokémon: Advanced Generation
- Nurse Joy – Pokémon (multiple regions)
- Pokédex voice – Pokémon
- Carina – One Piece Film: Gold
- Alisa Bosconovitch – Tekken series
- Pokémon Trainer & Squirtle – Super Smash Bros.
- Roll – Street Fighter X Tekken
benjamin stegmair
Benjamin Stegmair is a versatile voice actor and rising industry star who is known for bringing characters to life in some of the most exciting anime series of recent years. His standout performances include roles in the highly anticipated Kaiju No. 8, where he lends his talent to one of the most talked-about anime adaptations in recent memory. Stegmair’s impressive portfolio also includes Nina the Starry Bride, a captivating fantasy romance; The Kingdoms of Ruin, a dark fantasy series exploring the clash between magic and technology; Psycho-Pass, the iconic cyberpunk thriller; and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, a beloved isekai phenomenon. Here’s a short-list of his characters:
- Iharu from Kaiju No. 8
- Adonis in The Kingdoms of Ruin
- Azure from Nina the Starry Bride
- Akira Ignatov from Psycho-Pass
- Aslan from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
celeste perez
Celeste Perez has quickly become a fan-favorite talent, voicing leads across today’s biggest anime genres—shōnen, slice-of-life, fantasy, and even long-running classics. Her résumé spans Kaiju No. 8, Laid-Back Camp, Horimiya, The Saint’s Magic Power Is Omnipotent, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, and the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima. Whether she’s rallying troops against kaiju or brewing tea around a campfire, Celeste’s range keeps every performance fresh and memorable. Here’s a short-list of her stand-out characters:
- Konomi Okonogi – Kaiju No. 8
- Rin Shima – Laid-Back Camp
- Sakura Kōno – Horimiya
- Sei Takanashi – The Saint’s Magic Power Is Omnipotent
- Anne Halford – Sugar Apple Fairy Tale
- Faris / Touka (White Mage) – Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
- Daima – Dragon Ball (2025)
Tyson Rinehart
Tyson Rinehart has voiced standout characters across many of today’s most beloved series and games. His résumé stretches from the time-bending thriller Steins;Gate to the globe-spanning epic One Piece, the fan-favorite isekai That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and Gen-Z hits such as Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun. Along the way he’s left his mark on cult classics like Danganronpa, dark favorites such as Tokyo Ghoul, and even the long-running comedy of Hetalia. Whether he’s hacking the timeline, cheering on the Straw Hats, or prowling Tempest as a dire wolf, Tyson’s range and energy make him a perennial convention draw. Here’s a short list of his characters:
- Itaru “Daru” Hashida from Steins;Gate
- Bartolomeo from One Piece
- Ranga from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
- Kou Minamoto from Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
- Hifumi Yamada from Danganronpa: The Animation
- Enji Koma from Tokyo Ghoul
plus our lineup of talented cosplayers
Led by our Guest Cosplayer Coordinator The Star Cos, this group of talent will be juding the contests as well as offering cosplay feedback at their booths. Scroll through our lineup below.
