First Ever Japanese Voiceover Stars Scheduled To Appear At L.A. Comic Con 2025
by Gary Catig
Los Angeles Comic Con is shaping up to be a great event. They are hosting big stars from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, such as Elizabeth Olsen, and adding the anime activation Akiba Station. Now, the convention is announcing the first-ever appearance of Japanese voice actors.
The 2025 lineup includes fan favorites Yuriko Yamaguchi (One Piece, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Pokémon), Takeshi Kusao (Dragon Ball Z, Slam Dunk) and Ryota Ozawa, Yui Koike, and Kazuki Shimizu from the beloved Super Sentai series, Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger.
Yamaguchi and Kusao will appear for panels and autograph signings on September 27th & 28yth. This is a great opportunity to see and meet talent from Japan.
L.A. Comic Con recognizes the growing popularity of Japanese pop culture. CEO and GM of the convention’s parent company Chris DeMoulin says, “We realize the power of the anime community and recognize their demand for a stronger anime presence at L.A. Comic Con, so we’re pleased to welcome anime legends such as Yuriko Yamaguchi and Takeshi Kusao at this year’s event. Bringing Japanese Voice Actors together is more than just a huge moment for L.A. Comic Con fans – it’s a milestone for the entire anime community of Los Angeles. We strive to deliver unforgettable, one-of-a-kind moments across every corner of entertainment, and a lineup like this is exactly what the anime fandom has been asking for.”
L.A. Comic Con takes place September 26th-28th, 2025.
