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 Since 2013, Alan Lee has been living his dream as a voice actor, bringing characters to life across anime, cartoons, and video games!  You might recognize him as  Mystery Saja in "K-Pop Demon Hunters", Makoto Edamura in "Great Pretender", Shang Tsung in "Mortal Kombat 1",  Kohaku in "Yashahime", Shu Kurenai in "Beyblade Burst",  , Junpei Hyuga in "Kuroko’s Basketball" and more! 

 5'10" 340 lbs 

Mendee has competed in sumo since childhood. He's succeeded in international sumo, often winning medals at the Sumo World Championships (including gold)! In the US Sumo Open (with global competitors), he's gone 43 wins and only 2 losses, in the past 4 years! 

 We’re thrilled to welcome Mika Akitaka—renowned Mechanical Designer, Illustrator, and Game Creator—as a Guest at anime expo chibi 2025!

 Fans may remember Akitaka-san as a Guest of Honor at AX 1999 and 2022, and he holds a special place in our history as the original creator of MAX, Anime Expo’s beloved mascot since 2012. 

 ax chibi is thrilled to welcome SungWon Cho as this year's Guest! You may know him as the voice of Abby Saja in "KPop Demon Hunter", Senshi in "Delicious in Dungeon",  Ratatoskr in "God of War: Ragnarok", Kage in "Ranking of Kings", Boiled in "Sakamoto Days" and more! 🎭✨ 

6'3" 310 lbs 

Zorig competed for years in Pro Sumo in Japan, becoming the 2nd highest ranked guy on his team. He has mastered sumo training and techniques at the professional level. In addition, he's a polyglot (speaking 6 languages)!

Alice Himora is a Boricua voice actor originating from New York and currently residing in Los Angeles.

You can hear her as:
Robin in "Honkai: Star Rail", Nekomata in "Zenless Zone Zero", Gullveig & Heiðr in "Fire Emblem: Heroes", Sadeena & Wyndia in "ROSH", Terza Flatwood & Sherry LeBlanc in "Yu-Gi-Oh!", and  much more! 

 Based in Los Angeles, Andrew's voice has brought fan-favorite characters to life across anime, video games, and animation. You’ll recognize him as Boothill in "Honkai: Star Rail", Luka in "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir", Akira Otoishi (Chili Pepper) in "JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable", Kalecgos in "World of Warcraft: Dragonflight" and many more!

 Meet Brenna and celebrate her incredible range of characters across anime and video games, including Navia in "Genshin Impact",  Yunli in "Honkai Star Rail", Share Bear in "Care Bears", Tia in "Goddess of Victory: Nikke", Wako Izumi in "City the Animation", Yeo Miseng in "Tower of God"
and more!

Brittany Lauda is a voice actor & ADR director best known for voicing Chiori in "Genshin Impact", F.F. / Foo Fighters in "JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean",  Tsuna in the "Katekyo Hitman REBORN!" Discotek Release,  Young Law in "One Piece", Riko in "Made in Abyss", Osakabehime in "Fate/Grand Order"
Cowgirl in "Goblin Slayer"
and more!  

 A jack of all trades and master of some! Caitlyn Elizabeth is a Los Angeles-based voice actor, writer, and director whose work spans anime, video games, and cartoons.  You’ve heard her as Akane in "Go Go Loser Ranger",  Croix in "Little Witch Academia",   Gear in "Bullet / Bullet", Kakavasha in "Honkai: Star Rail"
and many more! 

 Cat Protano is a voice actress with a love for games  and anime. She is best known for voicing Skirk in "Genshin Impact", Misha in "Honkai Star Rail",  Virtuosa in "Arknights",  Marie in "Persona 5 Tactica",  Tiger in "Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS", ️ Ohara in "Pokémon: Paldean Winds",  Isabel in "NIKKE: Goddess of Victory"
and more! 

 We’re thrilled to welcome Charlet Chung to anime expo chibi 2025! You may know her as the voice of D.Va in "Overwatch",  Seraph in "Call of Duty",  Kagura in "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang",  Echo in "Fast & Furious: Spy Racers" , Julia Argent in "Carmen Sandiego", and Kimi Watanabe in "Rugrats"

  Christine Marie Cabanos is a voice over actress most known for her roles in animation and video games.
Some of her most notable animation roles include, Madoka Kaname in “Madoka Magica”, Silica in “Sword Art Online”, Mako Mankanshoku in “KILL la KILL”,
Sailor Saturn / Hotaru / Mistress 9 in “Sailor Moon”, Kiriya Ubuyashiki in “Demon Slayer”
and more! 

 A talented non-binary African American voice actor from Houston, Texas — known for bringing to life a wide range of characters across anime, video games, and podcasts! From strapping young heroes to maniacal villains and hyperactive lemurs, Corey’s versatility shines through every role. 

 Cory Yee is a Chinese American voice actor, best known for Gorou in "Genshin Impact", Akito in "Ghostwire: Tokyo",  Sigma and Bram Stoker in "Bungo Stray Dogs",  Inui Seishu from "Tokyo Revengers" and more! 

 D.C. Douglas — the voice of Albert Wesker in "Resident Evil", Legion in "Mass Effect" , and Yoshikage Kira in "JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure" — plus over 300 other anime/game roles such as  Raven in "Tekken 8",  Professor Kalgo in "Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-KUN!"  X Drake in "One Piece",  Shoot in "Hunter x Hunter"
and more!  

  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"Richter Belmont in "Castlevania", Duval in "One Piece" and more!  

 Emily Sun, a talented Chinese-American voice actress, Emily is best known for bringing these beloved characters to life Clara in "Honkai: Star Rail",  Seo Jiwoo in "Solo Leveling", Tala in "DuoQ",  Qiu Lin in "Our Life"
and more!

  Erica Lindbeck is an actress residing in Los Angeles.  She is known for her work in the voiceover industry and is honored to have worked on a large & diverse portfolio of projects, including Futaba Sakura in "Persona 5",  Jessie in the "Final Fantasy 7 Remake",  Peppermint in "Hi-Fi Rush", Daki in "Demon Slayer"
Lady Nagant in "My Hero Academia" and more! 

From professional gaming to voice acting, Faye Mata is a Wisconsin born Asian-American and an advocate of chasing dreams. She's known for voicing the roles of Goddess Aqua in "Konosuba",  A.K.I. in "Street Fighter 6",  Astolfo in "Fate/Apocrypha",  Kagami in "Miraculous Ladybug",  Glitz & Glam in "Helluva Boss"

 and many more!

 An LA-based actor whose passion for storytelling was inspired by watching his dad work on shows like Rules of Engagement!
You may hear his voice as:
Aaron O'brien in "Secrets of a Silent Witch",  Jerony in "Genshin Impact", Mydeimos in "Honkai: Star Rail,  Thoth (Twisted Jester) in "SMITE"
and much more!

  Howard Wang is a talented voice actor you’ll recognize from iconic roles like Xie Lian in "Heaven Official's Blessing", Langa in "SK8 the Infinity",  Wuyang in "Overwatch 2",  Anasui in "JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure",  Kenshin in "Rurouni Kenshin", Luka in "Honkai: Star Rail",  Ichiji in "One Piece", Haruichi in "Kaiju No.8" and more!    

 Justice Slocum is an incredible African American voice actor, Justice's notable roles include   Shinjiro Aragaki in "Persona 3 Reload", Jack Trevor in Trails in "Through Daybreak I & II",  Saxon in "Dark Deity 2", Bernard in "Epic Seven", Alonzo in the upcoming indie animated project "The Three Tomes"
and many more!

 Straight from Glasgow to the global stage — Katy Townsend brings her voice to Maddie in "Arcane" Season 2, Netflix’s Emmy-winning animated hit! 

You may also know her as Cait in "Fallout 4",  Suvi Anwar in "Mass Effect: Andromeda",  Charly in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare", Warzone & Mobile , and many more!

 Kayli Mills is known for bringing a colorful and chaotic cast of characters to life, you’ll recognize her as Rapi & Alice in "Nikke", Alice in "Sword Art Online", Cissnei in "Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth", Clara in "Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun", Emilia in "Re:Zero"
and many more!

 Matthew Shipman is a Voice Actor, ADR Writer, and ADR Engineer. He is best known for voicing Reki Kyan in "SK8 The Infinity", Chrome in "Dr. Stone", Rin Itoshi in "Blue Lock", Floch in "Attack on Titan",  Inasa Yoarashi / Sen Kaibakara in "My Hero Academia",  Cavendish in "One Piece" and many more!

 Morgan is a professional voice actor, singer, director, and YouTuber — best known for bringing iconic characters to life across anime, films, video games, and web series.

You may know her from ️Florian in " Pokemon", Madam Sharley in "One Piece", Thirteen in "My Hero Academia", Rindo in "Food Wars", Yoshiko in "Love Live! Sunshine",  Ubel in "Frieren"
and many more!

 A lifelong actor with a background in Musical Theatre and Dance from the University of Northern Colorado, Nic has performed in musicals across the country — including Avenue Q, Bright Star, West Side Story, and Beauty and the Beast!  

 Now based in LA, Nic has found his calling in voice acting 🎧  

 Paul Castro Jr. is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, producer, and director. In the world of voiceover, he's best known for voicing Vegeta (mini) in the new "Dragon Ball DAIMA", Freminet in "Genshin Impact", Opal in "Honkai: Star Rail", Hibiki Sakurama in "Go! Go! Loser Ranger!", Rindo in "NEO: The World Ends with You", Chocobo Billy in "Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth"
and more! 

Broadway star turned screen sensation! From playing young Michael Jackson in Motown the Musical to voicing Ekko in Netflix’s Arcane Season 2, Reed brings energy and talent to every project.

He’s also making waves in music with his EP Soul Play and single Bad Girl, and recently wrapped the lead role in Splash City with Berner, coming worldwide in 2025. 

  Risa Mei is a vocal powerhouse known for her singing and voice acting! You may know her as Burnice from “Zenless Zone Zero”, Kokomi from “Genshin Impact”, Lynx from “Honkai: Star Rail”, Anjo Nala in “Reverse 1999”,  Kaoru from the “Rurouni Kenshin” reboot,  Istina, Croissant, and Greythroat from “Arknights”
and more!  

 Sam Slade is a Filipino-American voice actor and percussionist originally from Hampton, Virginia. You can hear her as Topaz in "Honkai: Star Rail", Anby and Soldier 0 - Anby in "Zenless Zone Zero",  Baldr in "Fire Emblem: Heroes", Whisperain and Perfumer in "Arknights" and more! 

 Please welcome Sean Chiplock to anime expo chibi 2025! You’ve heard his voice in so many fan-favorite roles, including Subaru Natsuki in "Re:Zero", Draken in "Tokyo Revengers", Guido Mista in "JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure",  Revali, Teba & The Great Deku Tree in "Legend of Zelda",  Diluc Ragnvindr in "Genshin Impact",  Rean Schwarzer in "Legend of Heroes" and more!  

 Named one of IMDb’s top 20 anime voice actors, Tony Oliver is the iconic voice behind legends like Rick Hunter in "Robotech" and Minato in "Naruto" the Fourth Hokage! Other anime voice acting credits include "Vandread", "Saiyuki Reload", "Gungrave",  "Cho-Bits",  "Bleach", "Lupin the 3rd"
and many more!

 Xanthe Huynh is a Los Angeles–based voice actor known for their roles in video games such as Haru Okumura in "Persona 5",  Marianne in "Fire Emblem: Three Houses", Juno in "Overwatch", Kanon in "NEO: The World Ends with You",  Changsheng in "Genshin Impact",  Neon in "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE", Pela in "Honkai: Star Rail" and more!  

 Please welcome Yong Yea to anime expo chibi 2025! You may know him as the voices of Sekido in "Demon Slayer", Kazuma Kiryu in "Like a Dragon", Enrico Pucci in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean",  Lance Slashbade in "Inside Out 2", Liu Zhigang in "Solo Leveling",  ️ Larry in "Pokemon Masters"
and many more! 

 Beneath the Sax: A Persona-themed saxophone performance! Enjoy iconic tunes like Beneath the Mask, Last Surprise, and more with Adam Christopher, live at ax chibi 2025!

 Asian Standard Time is here!  They are an LA-based band with a love for anime, conventions, and J-Rock! 

They started this band to bring the music they are passionate about straight to the communities they love — playing it all live with energy and heart.

Get ready to rock with them and enjoy the ride!
 

 Aika is a multimedia artist known for their musical works. They debuted on SoundCloud in 2016 with their colorful, upbeat sound and further broke into the scene with their official remix of Virtual Riot's "In My Head"  Aika has collaborated with notable VTubers such as Bao the Whale and Vienna the Dragon , and contributed to Mojang's "Pixel Genesis" remix collection. 

 How sweet is everyone’s favorite idol? BERRY is a J-pop idol based in Los Angeles, California. Donned with her trademark colored hair and contagious smile, she has toured all across America and Japan performing her upbeat original tracks. Turn your penlights pink and get ready for the “berry” sweetest show of a lifetime! 

 Black Crystal is a new type of music—a mixture of different Metal and J-Rock influences, brought together to create what is described as an Anime-style Modern Metal sound.

With high energy and hot-blooded melodies, their music delivers the fighting spirit—the kind of anime theme song vibes that get your heart pumping!

Based in San Diego, this talented group brings anime and J-pop favorites to life through heartfelt musicianship. With expressive arrangements and vibrant performances, they’re ready to shine on stage for their first major convention debut!  

  Find the Rabbit is a San Francisco–based DJ and visual artist blending Hard Dance sounds of Hardstyle, Hardcore, J-Core, Dubstep, and Hard Techno into relentless, high-energy sets.

 FirahFabe is a musician & composer where he experiments with incorporating Filipino Rondalla into other genres—World Traditional, Rock, Electronic, Synth, Jazz, and more. His original works are deeply inspired by JRPGs, Indie games and Anime. 

  Half human, half vampire, and 100% idol—meet FLO! A California-based dhampir idol with a western gothic flair, FLO has been captivating the anime convention scene since 2012. Starting as an odorite, he evolved into an idol who fuses dance, original choreography, and vocals inspired by Jpop idols, Vocaloid, and visual kei.   

   HYPERLOCK is a multi-genre DJ and music producer based in Los Angeles, California, drawing inspiration from the Japanese doujin music scene as well as his own roots in Western electronic music.

  Fusing high-energy EDM with the emotion and nostalgia of anime soundtracks, JacJak creates a sonic universe where Anime music meets festival stages. From euphoric drops to dirty breakdowns, every set is an otaku’s rave fantasy.  

 a singer-songwriter who effortlessly blends jazz, Neo-soul, R&B, and funk into one irresistible sound!

Kat weaves soulful melodies with anime songs, creating performances that leave you wanting more. Known for her unique voice and fresh twists on popular songs, she also shares her own original music that captivates every audience.  

  Kenzie Black is an American Open-Format DJ and singer-songwriter known for blending a diverse mix of sounds that range from dark and eerie to upbeat and playful. With a passion for all things spooky and cute, she channels her love for horror, anime, and video games into her music, style, and performances. 

 KISAKI is a Korean-Canadian electronic music producer, DJ, and vocalist based in Toronto Canada, known for her electrifying fusion of powerful vocals with hard-hitting beats and nostalgic flair. Blending elements of rock , anime soundtracks, J-Pop, and K-Pop, her live performances feel like stepping into the soundtrack of a cyber-dream.

  Get ready to HOP HOP on your feet and cheer as you jam to the beat! Mahou Bunni is a J-pop odottemita idol based in San Antonio, Texas! She made her debut in 2018 and has been crowned as a local favorite amongst her community due to her high-energy dance moves and sweet personality 

 Miku★Miku is a professional cosplayer and dancer based in Southern California! With her love of song and dance, she connects with fans around the world as a true digital diva!

 Stepping out of the screen, Miku is coming to anime expo chibi for a dazzling idol performance!~★ 

 Moe↗Age! is a maid-idol group with the mission to spread moe maid magic & high tension idol culture in Southern Californi and the US. Our seven-member group  has many unique personalities! Our setlist will get you jumping from start to finish! Let’s burn up the stage~  

 Get ready for niccodilly — an anisong cover singer known for her powerful live vocals and captivating stage presence! With experience performing both solo and with bands across the U.S. and abroad, she brings her passion for anime culture to life through dynamic performances that blend live singing and cosplay. 

 Meet Oyasumimi, a pre-debut Idol duo aiming to bring the SoCal Idol community a piece of Chika Idol culture, hoping that each performance will leave their dreamers with warm memories and a good night’s sleep.
 

 Singer. Songwriter. Superhero. Hailing from Washington, D.C., she blends her love of anime and pop culture into powerful, inspiring music.

From the National Cherry Blossom Festival to conventions across the U.S. and even stages in Tokyo, Japan, Roquois shines wherever she goes.   

 Seduza is a Filipino & Chinese American global DJ & producer based in LA whose staple cat ears and playful aura light up every set. Her performances are curated intentionally to provide an unforgettable music experience. Rooted in Hip Hop, R&B, and 70's funk & disco, she grew up in a household filled with love for music, dancing, and singing.
 

 Experience the beauty of Japanese tradition at ax chibi 2025! 

A stunning collaborative team of koto and Japanese dance from Los Angeles will take the stage, dedicated to sharing Japan’s traditions through music and movement. Their performance blends classical repertoire with anime and Studio Ghibli favorites.  

 An all-in-one artist, SIENA BELLA is a professional singer- songwriter who plays guitar, and produces her own music adding a soulful flare to each song. Within her music stems various genres including pop, r&b, and blues rock, while also infusing her performances with iconic anime video game songs.
 

 Similar Outskirts is an Indonesian-American bass music artist from the Bay Area, California. With over a decade of music-making experience under his belt, he has produced a wide variety of original tracks as well as anime remixes.