Guests

Every year several voice actors, creators, and entertainers join us for Kanpai!Con to spend a weekend with us. Our convention features guests who are voice actors in anime, video games, and more. Enjoy a weekend convention filled with awesome entertainment and fun. The voice actors at our events are in many of your favorite anime.

Samurai Jillian

Samurai Jillian

Samurai Dan-less Jillian! Samurai swordswoman Jillian kicks her partner to the side and cuts her way to center stage at this year’s events armed with wit, style, grace, sharp things, and…a fuzzy beast! Join in her panels to learn more about sword fighting, self-defense, and show off your mad ninja skills! Reina the Akita will be on hand (paw?) also to make this one unforgettable event! Disclaimer: No actual Samurai Dans were harmed during the writing of this bio.

Laurie Hymes

Laurie Hymes

Laurie Hymes is a voice actor best known for voicing Lillie in Pokémon Sun & Moon, as well as many others throughout the franchise. You can also hear her in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Transformers Cyberverse, Lupin III: The First, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, Liz and the Bluebird, Bread Barbershop, and many more.

John Swasey

John Swasey

John started down the road of anime in 1997, when he landed his first role in Golden Boy from ADV Films. Since then, John has gone on to voice hundreds shows and characters. John’s wife once quipped that there are certain actors who might be the “Brad Pitts” of anime but John is the “Kevin Bacon” of anime.

Being the character actor type has given John the freedom to voice bazillions of characters such as Undertaker in Black Butler, Salvador in Borderlands II (VG), Gendo in Evangelion, the Captain in Halo (VG), Lord Death in Soul Eater, Hoenheim in Fullmetal Alchemist, Sir Crocodile in One Piece, Salvador in Borderland II, Kogoro in Sgt. Frog, Huang in Darker than Black, Vulcan in Orphen, Ken in Kaleido Star, Captain Ahab in Hakugei The Legend of Moby Dick, Rikudoh in RahXephon, Mister in Coyote Ragtime Show, as well as roles in the live action films 2009 Lost Memories, Conduct Zero, Yesterday, Jungle Juice, and the Gamera trilogy. Most recently you can catch John in the broadcast series of GANGSTA as Chad, and Akame Ga Kill as Bols as seen on Toonami.

In 2004, John jumped to the other side of the “mic” to direct. Among the shows he has directed are Welcome to the N.H.K., AirGear, Wandaba Style, St. Seiya, Shadow Skill, E’s Otherwise, Michel, Jinki Extend and Shinobi (live action co-directed with longtime pal, Kyle Jones). John loves working in the world of anime as a director and voice actor! Currently John is working with pals Kyle Jones and Jay Hickman on an original animation full length movie called The Perfect Khan. In addition to anime, John has voiced thousands of radio and tv commercials – even acted in a few films. One of the coolest acting jobs was being the Beer Delivery Guy in Dazed and Confused.

Oscar Seung

Oscar Seung

Oscar Seung hails from Lausanne, Switzerland, and is a Dallas-based actor, violinist, pianist, opera singer, and music director. From film and television pilots to theater and voiceovers, Oscar champions the representation of Asian Americans in media and the arts. Oscar can currently be seen in We Can Be Heroes (Netflix), directed by Robert Rodriguez, A Cowgirl’s Song (Netflix), and The Turkey Bowl (Hulu), directed by Greg Coolidge. He also guest co-starred in the ABC pilot, False Profits, starring Vanessa Williams and Bellamy Young. Anime/video game voiceover highlights: Attack on Titan (Varis), One Piece (Daruma), Ayaka (Kurama), Sweet Reincarnations (Kadlecek), Borderlands 3 (Nettle), Yuri on Ice (Seung-Gil Lee), Free! (Nao Serizawa), Natusume’s Book of Friends (Riou). Full list of over 65 shows on imdb.com. Theater: World Premiere of The Supreme Leader (Kim Jong-Un), Dallas Theater Center, The Sound of Music (Baron Elberfeld, u/s Captain Von Trapp), Dallas Theater Center, The Ballad of Little Jo (Tien Mien), Watertower Theater, Dora, the Explorer Live! (Benny), Casa Manana, Miss Saigon, Casa Manana. Oscar is represented by the Mary Collins Agency. Twitter: @oscarseung Instagram: @theoscarseung imdb.me/oscarseung

Astro_here

Astro_here

Meet Astro (they/them) a seasoned cosplayer with a passion for the craft that spans over 8 years. In the last year, Astro ventured into the realm of crafting their own cosplays, adding a new dimension to their creative journey. As a chronically ill and disabled cosplayer, Astro stands as a powerful advocate for the belief that everyone can cosplay, breaking down barriers and inspiring others to pursue their cosplay dreams without limitations.They can’t wait to meet and see everyones cosplays!

Stellae Cosplay

Stellae Cosplay

Meet Lauren, the creative force behind Stellae Cosplay, a seasoned professional in the vibrant world of cosplay hailing from Oklahoma. Immersed in the world of cosplay for over 12 years, Stellae comes alive with each meticulously crafted costume. From the delicate touch of sewing to the intricate artistry of foam work, 3D modeling, and printing, Stellae’s skill set is as diverse as the characters she brings to life. Lauren is more than a cosplayer; she’s a storyteller, a crafter, and a force for positive change.

Hoshi Cosplays

Hoshi Cosplays

Hoshi Cosplays is a vibrant and passionate young-adult cosplayer who has been an integral part of the cosplay community since 2015. Drawn to the world of cosplay while watching a gameplay of Yandere Simulator, Hoshi immediately fell in love with the hobby and embraced it wholeheartedly. As a cosplayer and public figure on social media, Hoshi connects with fellow cosplayers within the same age range, serving as both an inspiration and being inspired by the diverse talents within the community.