GUESTS
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GUESTS: GUESTS OF HONOR | FEATURED GUESTS | VTUBERS | GUESTS | FAMILY ZONE
GUESTS OF HONOR
EIKO KADONO
APPEARING: SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Eiko Kadono, born in Tokyo in 1935, lived in Brazil for two years beginning in 1959. Drawing on that experience, she made her debut as an author in 1970. Her best-known work, Kiki’s Delivery Service, was first published in 1985 and later adapted into an animated film, as well as stage and live-action productions. It celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025. The beloved series also includes Kiki and the New Magic and Kiki and the Other Witch.
Kadono has published nearly two hundred original works and received numerous accolades, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018 and recognition on the IBBY Honor List for Kiki’s Delivery Service. In 2023, the Kiki’s Museum of Literature opened in Tokyo in celebration of her work.
KAEDE HONDO
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Born in Aichi on March 6.
Kaede Hondo is a Japanese voice actor well known for her roles such as Hakari Hanazono from “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You”, Mutsumi Yozakura from “Mission: Yozakura Family”, Spica Virgo from “The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch”, Cure Mystique / Mikuru Kobayashi from “Star Detective Precure!”, and Sera from “The Water Magician”.
MIYU TOMITA
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Born in Saitama on November 15.
Miyu Tomita is a Japanese voice actor well known for her roles such as Karane Inda from “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You”, Yume Nijino from “Aikatsu Stars!”, Riko from “Made in Abyss”, Miko Iino from the “Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai” series, and
Chuaculi Panlanchi from “Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury”.
She also debuted as a solo artist in November 2019 with “Present Moment”. So far, she has released 4 singles and 2 albums; on February 5, 2023, she held her 2nd solo live performance at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA; in April 2024, she released her 5th single .”Paradoxes” (OP theme song of the anime “Date A Live V”).
MOKOCHAN
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Born in 1992 and joined Science SARU in 2015. Real name: Toma Kimura.
Studied under director Masaaki Yuasa as an assistant director along with Fuga Yamashiro. He worked as storyboarder and episode director on “The Heike Story” (2022), “The Tatami Time Machine Blues” (2022) and “SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF” (2023); he also storyboarded and directed the opening of “SPTO”. On “DAN DA DAN” (2024), he served as an assistant director, in addition to storyboarding and directing both an episode and the series ending.
Animated TV series, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL”, set to air in July 2026, marks his debut as director.
SHIHEI LIN
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
After joining Shueisha in 2006, Shihei Lin served as an editor for Monthly Shonen Jump and Jump SQ. He is currently the CEO of Mix Green, a member of the Shonen Jump+ editorial team, and an advisor to Hobonichi.
He is also involved in supervising and producing anime, stage productions, and events; serves as the host of the podcast Shihei Lin’s Inazuma Flash; and produces MANGA APARTMENT VUY.
TSUYOSHI TAKAKI
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Tsuyoshi Takaki published his first one-shot, Freaks, in Jump SQ. Crown in Japan in 2016. He began the serialization of Black Torch in Jump SQ. It was moved to Jump+ in 2018 and concluded at five volumes that same year. His next series, Heart Gear, began serialization on Jump+ in 2019 and concluded at seven volumes in 2024.
WATARU KATOH
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Born in Tokyo on July 17.
Wataru Katoh is a Japanese voice actor well known for his roles such as Rentaro Aijo from “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You”, Julius Von Pallistan from “May I Ask for One Final Thing?”, Touka Scott from “The Legendary Hero Is Dead!”, Reno Ichikawa from “Kaiju No. 8” and Kabru from “Delicious in Dungeon”.
YAMA
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY
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yama will be performing at Anime NYC on Friday, August 21.
yama is a solo singer known for a clear, ethereal voice, emotionally nuanced performances that capture feelings of loneliness and inner conflict, and a mysterious low-profile presence that resonates with young listeners in Japan and overseas. After a striking debut in April 2020 with the original song “Haru wo Tsugeru,” yama has released a series of hit tracks, including “Magical Syndrome,” featured in the Magical Chiikawa special music video, and “Shikisai (color),” the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY. In 2025, yama held the Asia tour “Koshitantan 2025,” performing in Seoul, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Singapore, and Hong Kong, drawing a total audience of around 7,000 fans. In March 2026, yama will release the concept EP “C.U.T” and kick off a nationwide tour titled “Uka.”
FEATURED GUESTS
BRYCE PAPENBROOK
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Bryce Papenbrook has been a professional voice-over artist since the age of eight. He was introduced to the voice acting scene by his father, Bob Papenbrook, and has continued the trade in his footsteps. Bryce has performed in numerous video games, cartoons, and television shows.
In anime, some notable roles include Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan & Attack on Titan Jr High, Kirito in Sword Art Online, Inosuke Hashibira in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist, Shirou Emiya in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Kinta Sakata in Dandadan, Rokuro Enmado in Twin Star Exorcists, Meliodas, Zeldris & Love Helm in The Seven Deadly Sins, Fujita in Dorohedoro, Daisuke Dojima in Revisions, Nahoya “Smiley” Kawata in Tokyo Revengers, Liebe in Black Clover, Kibi & Lycaon in Beastars, Akechi Touma in The Disastrous Life of Saiki K: Reawakened, Kimura in Teasing Master Takagi-san, Ordinary Cell in Cells at Work!, Red in Pokémon Origins, Yo Shindo in My Hero Academia, Shigehiro Ogiwara in Kuroko’s Basketball, Masaomi Kida & Turquoise Biker in Durarara!! & Durarara!! X2, Caesar Zeppeli in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Staz Charlie Blood in Blood Lad, Chooki & Lydendor in Tenkai Knights, Basile Hardy and Jude Sharp in Inazuma Eleven: Ares, Takashi in Dino Girl Gauko, Kagura Karachi in Boruto, Makoto Naegi & Nagito Komaeda in Danganronpa: The Animation, Gugu in To Your Eternity, Alan Stuart in My Next Life as a Villainess, Kennosuke Tokisada Ouma in Kuromukuro, Cheshire in Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, Ghost Shroud in Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Kaito in Ajin: Demi-Human, Eugene Sevenstark in Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans, Clay Sizemore in Soul Eater Not!, Calm Craftman in Aldnoah.Zero, Wataru Asahina in Brothers Conflict, Kaname Isaki in A Lull in the Sea, Suoh in Children of the Whales. Past leading roles include Shugo in.hack//Sign Legend of the Twilight, Jack in MAR, Hanabusa Aido in Vampire Knight, and Isami Fujiwara in Noein.
CASEY MONGILLO
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Casey Mongillo is a voice actor best known as the English voice of Shinji Ikari in the 2019 dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Angel Devil in Chainsaw Man, Chilchuck Tims in Delicious in Dungeon, and Emporio in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean.
Other popular anime & dubbing credits include Pokémon Journeys (Scorbunny, Raboot, Cinderace, Raichu & Chrysa), Mob Psycho 100 (Sho Suzuki), 86 (Theo), Tribe Nine (Haru), Tokyo Revengers (young Mikey & young Takemichi), Gundam SEED (Nicol), Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War (Giselle), Miraculous Ladybug (Sandboy), Pokemon Twilight Wings (Allister & Haunter) and Komi Can’t Communicate (Onemine).
Video game credits include Shin Megami Tensei V (Nahobino), Arknights (Aak), Bugsnax (Floofty), NIKKE: Goddess of Victory (Mustang), Rune Factory 3 Special (Micah/Protagonist), Fire Emblem Heroes (Limstella), Monster Prom (Zoe, Hex & Milo), The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails (Nayuta) and a merc voice option in Unicorn Overlord. Casey has also provided voices for game franchises such as Red Dead Redemption, Starfield, Elder Scrolls, Fortnite, Final Fantasy, Honkai Star Rail, Shenmue, Star Trek Online, and Octopath Traveler.
When not voice acting, Casey can often be found playing video games, riding their skateboard, or streaming on Twitch as their South Park alter ego.
CRISTINA VEE
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Cristina “Vee” Valenzuela has voiced in several video games and animated series including Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, Helluva Boss, Shantae, Sailor Moon, The Promised Neverland, Squid Girl, Hunter × Hunter, KonoSuba, The Seven Deadly Sins and Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters.
DAMAN MILLS
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Daman Mills is a voice actor and director. His best known voice credits include the Dragon Ball series (Frieza, Monaka), Final Fantasy VII Remake (Weiss the Immaculate), Honkai: Star Rail (Blade), SK8 the Infinity (Cherry Blossom), Shin Megami Tensei V (Aogami), My Hero Academia (Mustard, Moonfish, High-End), One Piece(Douglas Bullet, Tanaka), Pokémon Masters (N), Evangelion Rebuild films (Kaworu Nagisa), Cookie Run Kingdom (Milk Cookie), Haikyuu! (Osamu Miya), Trigun: Stampede (Legato Bluesummers), Digimon Adventure 2020 (Joe Kido), That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Diablo), Nanbaka (Jyugo), RWBY (Prof. Lionheart), Kuroko’s Basketball (Midorima), Borderlands 3 (Titus), Tokyo Ghoul:re (Shirazu), Yuri!!! On ICE (Yakov), Beastars (Kai), The Promised Neverland (Sonju), Blue Period (Yotasuke Takahashi), Kono Oto Tomare: Sounds of Life (Chika Kudo), and Mobile Legends Bang Bang (Aamon).
Daman can also be heard in a number of video games such as: Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, World of Warcraft, The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie, Loop8: Summer of Gods, Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, Lost Ark, Tales of Luminaria, Monster Hunter Rise, Fire Emblem Heroes, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Chocobo GP, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Cris Tales, NEO: The World Ends With You, Phantom Breaker Omnia, Marvel Super War, Epic Seven, SMITE, Paladins, and Maple Story. To keep up with Daman, follow @DamanMills on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok! Or check out his website: www.damanmillsvo.com
DAMIEN HAAS
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
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,” and many others. When he’s not just a disembodied voice, he can be found streaming on Twitch multiple times per week or being an internet clown on the YouTube channel Smosh.
JOHNNY YONG BOSCH
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Johnny Yong Bosch is a multi-talented creative, an accomplished martial artist, skilled musician and award winning actor and filmmaker.
Johnny has over 25 years in the entertainment industry, acquiring more than 300 credits to his name. Most notably known for his portrayal as Adam Park (Black Ranger, Green Zeo Ranger and Green Turbo Ranger) in the popular television series, Power Rangers but also for his voice over work in various anime and video game franchises (Bleach, Akira, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Naruto, Dragon Ball, Devil May Cry and Star Wars: The Old Republic).
Johnny is also an established musician and singer-song writer. Performing with his previous band Eyeshine and his current band Where Giants Fall. Where Giants Fall’s Debut album is out NOW! Available digitally everywhere!
MACKENYU
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
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Mackenyu will be making his first North American appearance at Anime NYC this August. He will be participating in a panel and paid autographing. Autograph and selfie tickets must be pre-ordered at FGS Autographs. You must have either an autograph ticket or selfie ticket to join his autographing line.
Mackenyu was born in Los Angeles, November 16, 1996, and is the son of actor, producer, director and martial artist Shin’ichi Chiba. Growing up in Los Angeles, he appeared in a few films and TV shows while he was in school and had many interests that included learning to ride horseback, Kyokushin Karate, gymnastics, water polo, and wrestling as well as interest in music that led him to learn piano at age ten and later learning to play saxophone and flute.
Mackenyu rose to fame as an actor after landing the role of Wataya Arata in the Chihayafuru trilogy (2016) that earned him the 40th Annual Japan Academy Newcomer of the Year Award in 2017. His fame grew dramatically after his supporting role as Cadet Ryoichi in the feature Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) and his lead role in the racing action movie Over Drive (2018). Mackenyu was cast as the villain, Enishi Yukishiro, in the blockbuster Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter (2021) and then as Scar in Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge Of Scar and Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Transmutation (2022).
In 2021, Mackenyu was cast as Roronoa Zoro in the Netflix live action series adaptation of One Piece (2023), and as the lead, Seiya, in the feature Knights of the Zodiac (2023). Mackenyu also stars in two Disney+ projects in 2023, the original live action/ anime mixed feature, Dragons of Wonderhatch and the drama series, House Of The Owl.
MAILE FLANAGAN
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Maile Flanagan is an Emmy-winning actor who has had many roles including portraying Naruto in all of the Naruto franchises. Currently, she’s on camera playing Tina on the primetime ABC comedy Not Dead Yet and voicing the role of Matt on Royal Crackers on Adult Swim. Other roles include Principal Perry on Lab Rats, the lead on Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks!, recurring on Shameless and many more on-camera and animation credits.
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
NHIM
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Nhim will be making his first North American appearance at Anime NYC!
Nhim is an artist best known for “Mimi,” a 1-page webcomic series recognized for its distinctive art style, absurdist humor, and moments of heartfelt romcom. The series has earned a devoted online following for the eponymous Mimi’s gleefully unhinged antics.
SUNGWON CHO
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
SungWon Cho is a voice actor you may have heard in Delicious in Dungeon, Lackadaisy, God of War: Ragnarok, Borderlands 3, Aggretsuko, Ranking of Kings, One Piece, Pluto, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Bigtop Burger, Pokemon, Neon White, AI: The Somnium Files: Nirvana Initiative, Like a Dragon, Granblue Fantasy, Odd Taxi, Craig of the Creek, Tuca & Bertie, OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, Monster Prom, and more. You may also know him from YouTube. He loves his cats Effie and Sophie very much.
VELINXI
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Xiao Tong “Velinxi” Kong is the creator of the Eisner-nominated webcomics Daughter of a Thousand Faces and DPS Only!!! She is best known for her long-running webcomic Countdown to Countdown, as well as her illustrative works for Overwatch, Hoyoverse, and the Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System. Xiao Tong spends all her days drawing and writing, intent on making her next work even better than the last.
VTUBERS
IRONMOUSE
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY
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.
Through her record-breaking Twitch streams, including holding the platform’s all-time subathon records, Ironmouse helped bring VTubing into the mainstream and set a new standard for virtual performance. Her content spans musical performances, variety streaming, and emotional storytelling, all tied together with humor, warmth, and chaotic charm.
As a creator who lives with CVID, Ironmouse is a passionate voice in support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation which focuses on accessibility and chronic illness awareness. Ironmouse inspires millions with her resilience, creativity, and community-driven spirit.
GUESTS
TETSUO KURATA
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Tetsuo Kurata will be appearing at the Tokuspirits x U7Media x Muteki Sales Booth (Booth# TBA)
Tetsuo Kurata is a Japanese actor, singer, and model known for his work in television, film, and stage productions. He is best recognized for playing Kotaro Minami, the lead character in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Black and its sequel, Kamen Rider Black RX.
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAYHIMBO HUSBANDO
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Himbo Husbando is a Cosplay Masquerade Judge.
Himbo Husbando is a Brooklyn-based cosplayer known for big, lovable characters and a genuine belief that everyone around him is capable of greatness, no matter how they approach the craft. That philosophy shows up in everything he does, from honoring classic construction techniques like sewing and leatherworking to exploring forward-thinking technology like 3D printing and electronics. He brings that same breadth and curiosity to the judging table. Whether you’ve been building for under a year or more than a decade, he’s in your corner.
LEXI NIETO
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Lexi Nieto will be a panel moderator and Masquerade Host.
Lexi Nieto is an actor & singer best known for her Anime Award-nominated performance as Tomo Aizawa in the English dub of “Tomo-chan Is a Girl!” You may have seen Lexi hosting panels in previous years at AnimeNYC, Anime Frontier, Galaxycon events, and New York Comic Con! If you’re a theatre kid like her, you may have also seen Lexi perform in various cabarets & theatre festivals around the city. As a musical theatre performer by trade, she is stoked out of her mind to once again be playing a part in the best anime convention in her favorite city in the world.
STARSPLAT
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Elyzia (Starsplat) is a self taught costumer of 12 years, who most recently was awarded Best in Show alongside their friends at Anime NYC’s 2025 masquerade!
Whether they’re doing a creative photoshoot, hanging with friends, or doing a silly dance, Elyzia’s core passion lies in pushing the creative boundary with their builds: weaving sentiment into small details of a costume, finding unique ways to represent a character, & always trying to learn something new.
They’ve competed since starting the hobby, earning 5+ Best in Show awards. In addition, they’ve been featured in cosplay magazines, served as a guest judge & host for cosplay events, & run fundraisers through their costuming.
Elyzia hopes to inspire others to use this hobby to grow their confidence, develop their skills, & broaden their perspectives.
SYNAPTIC SEAMS
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Synaptic Seams is a Cosplay Masquerade Judge.
Synaptic Seams is an award winning cosplayer with over a decade of experience, specializing in couture level costume design and construction. Based in New York City, she brings a refined skill set in needlework, wig styling, makeup artistry, and advanced fabric manipulation to every piece she creates.
Her work is distinguished by its intricate detail and commitment to screen/stage accurate design, with recreations spanning theater, anime, video games, film, and the ornate works of Sakizo. Through her social platforms, she invites audiences into her creative world, sharing in depth works in progress, tutorials, and craftsmanship-focused videos, all balanced with relatable cosplay and sewing humor that resonates with makers at every stage.
APPEARING: SATURDAY
ZACK DAVISSON
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Zack Davisson is an award-winning writer, translator, and lecturer. He is on faculty at NYU and active in his field. Respected in both academic and popular culture circles, Davisson played a significant role in making Japanese folklore, entertainment, and literature accessible to English-speaking audiences. He translated globally known properties such as Devilman, Kitaro, Captain Harlock as well as modern works such as Cat + Gamer and Gou Tanabe’s Lovecraft manga. Davisson also is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai and Yurei: The Japanese Ghost, Davisson lectured on manga, folklore, and translation at Duke University, Annapolis Naval Academy, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
FAMILY ZONE
ALANNA HAILEY
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Alanna will be hosting “Create a Word Chain” at the Kids Zone presented by Scholastic. Kids will learn a fun poem and rhythmic word chain, bringing it to life through interactive body percussion and group performance!
Alanna Hailey has taught Pre-K-5th grade general music and 6th grade beginning band for five years in New Mexico. Her pedagogy has been shaped by incorporating the interests she shares with her students, particularly anime and video game music, into her students’ curricula. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Northwestern State University of Louisiana where her mentors in the percussion studio were Mr. Kenneth Green and Dr. Oliver Molina. She is a certified Orff-Schulwerk Educator through the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. Her professional memberships include the National Association for Music Education, New Mexico Music Educators Association, Percussive Arts Society, and Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for Women.
AURORA WINNICKI
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Aurora will be hosting “Cosplay yoga for kids” at the Family Zone presented by Scholastic – no cosplay required, but come in costume if you like! Stretch, play, and power up!
Aurora is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor who has been practicing various styles of yoga for just over 5 years. She is passionate about the healing effects that yoga can have on the mind, body, and spirit. Movement is her medicine. She believes yoga is not just a class, it is a mindset and a way of life to be shared with others. Outside of her yoga practice, she enjoys breakdancing and making music.
APPEARING: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAYEILEEN LEVEL
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
The AniTOMO team will be hosting programming in the Family Zone presented by Scholastic. “Color Me To Life: Kamishibai “Paper Theater” is where kids and their families will bring to life the decades-old Japanese storytelling art form of Kamishibai through creativity and imagination. “Mission Anime NYC: Anime Heroes to the Rescue!” is where kids and their families will be able to bring some of the most popular Japanese heroes in anime and gaming to life through puppetry.
Eileen Level, a champion of the cinema-going experience, has worked in the film festival industry since 2014. Since then, she has launched PaleFO Cinema, amplifying voices through the cinematic arena while serving as an educator at the New York International Children’s Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying festival that represents and celebrates, unique, diverse, and historically excluded voices among youth. In 2023, Level founded AniTOMO Convention, one of the largest free conventions celebrating Japanese culture in New York City.
EMMANUEL KNIGHT
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
The AniTOMO team will be hosting programming in the Family Zone presented by Scholastic. “Color Me To Life: Kamishibai “Paper Theater” is where kids and their families will bring to life the decades-old Japanese storytelling art form of Kamishibai through creativity and imagination. “Mission Anime NYC: Anime Heroes to the Rescue!” is where kids and their families will be able to bring some of the most popular Japanese heroes in anime and gaming to life through puppetry.
Emmanuel Knight is a Brooklyn-born and -based manga artist, freelance illustrator, and community organizer. He is a self-published writer and creator of Magna AX, an urban fantasy manga series that explores themes of grief, friendship, resilience, and identity. Knight is known for a signature style that fuses screen tones and halftone design with vibrant splashes of color. His hues range from saturated tones, evoking joy and excitement, to soft pastels, evoking vulnerability, romanticism and retrospection.
MATTHEW LOUX
APPEARING: SATURDAY
Matthew Loux will be hosting a fun and creative session of “Draw your own yokai monster!” for kids and their parents in the Family Zone presented by Scholastic.
Matthew Loux is the artist and creator of the kids graphic novels My Journey to Japan, Escape to Yokai Mountain, Prunella and the Cursed Skull Ring, The Time Museum, and the Salt Water Taffy series. He is also the artist of the Spark Experiment comic.
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