Anime Expo 2015 Announces New Guests!

The Anime Expo 2015 guest list is rapidly growing approaching the upcoming convention. Taking place over the July 4th weekend (July 2-5), this marks the 23rd year for the Southern California convention. As the current largest anime, manga and Japanese Culture convention in North America, AX never fails to bring in some of the biggest names in Japanese culture and voice acting for panels, signings and events.

In their most recent press release, Anime Expo has announced the latest set of guests attending the convention. From voice actors, to influential manga creators and animation artists, this year’s lineup is looking to offer something for every attendee.

Check out all the new additions below and keep on the lookout for more news as it’s released at Geekscape.net and Anime-Expo.org.

Julietta Suzuki-Creator of Kamisama Kiss

Julietta Suzuki’s debut manga Hoshi ni Naru Hi (The Day One Becomes a Star) appeared in the 2004 Hana to Yume Plus. Her other books include Akuma to Dolce (The Devil and Sweets), Karakuri Odette, and Kamisama Kiss (Kamisama Hajimemashita), which is published by VIZ Media.

In partnership with VIZ Media, we are so excited to have Suzuki-sensei attend Anime Expo this year! She will be participating in a panel, as well as autograph sessions throughout the weekend.

 

Satelight’s Thomas Romain and LeSean Thomas (Cannon Busters)

Joining the AX 2015 guest line-up, Thomas Romain of Satelight is best known for his mechanical design on Space Dandy, and LeSean Thomas, recently spearheaded the Cannon Busters: The Animated Series Pilot Kickstarter.Together, LeSean Thomas and Thomas Romain will present a panel with updates about Cannon Busters, including a first-look at the project and Q&A. They will also both be participating in autograph sessions throughout the weekend.

 

Welcoming voice actresses, Sandy Fox and Cristina Vee

Joining Anime Expo 2015, Sandy Fox (Chibi Usa in Sailor Moon, Kyoko in Akira, Lady Aska in Magic Knight Rayearth) and Cristina Vee (Homura in Madoka Magica and Morgiana in Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic) will both be participating in Q&A panels and autograph sessions.

Will you be hitting up Anime Expo this year? Who are you excited to hear? Anime Expo hits the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 2nd-5th, 2015