Los Angeles Comic Con (LA Comic Con, LACC) is heading to the Los Angeles Convention Center the weekend of September 26-28! From an impressive list of celebrity guests to fan-led panels, this pop culture event has something for everyone. This year, there are plenty of things to do for anime fans. Here are the current anime panels, voice actors attending, and activities scheduled for the weekend.

Akiba Station is the One Stop for All Things Anime

Akiba Station is the dedicated anime space for fans at Los Angeles Comic Con. Curated by Otaku Collectives, this experience will bring fans an immersive journey into anime culture. Located in the West Hall, it is also designed to take attendees into a world filled with interactive exhibits, cosplay, gaming arcades, stamp rally missions, live performances, and special appearances by voice talent.

Cosplayers looking for anime cosplay meetups will want to check out this area of the convention center. Additionally, the Gaming Stage will be situated in this same hall, providing attendees with a range of anime, gaming, and animation panels featuring special guests and voice actors.

Anime Panels at Los Angeles Comic Con

On Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, several anime panels are scheduled for attendees.

Saturday, September 27:

• “Voice Actors Across the HoYoverse” – 11:00 AM on the Gaming Stage
  • Join the voice actors behind the HoYoverse games, including Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, in a Q&A about their experiences acting in video games.
  • Panelists include: Zach Aguilar, Zachary Gordon, Emily Sun, Camden Sutkowski, Paul Castro Jr., Stephen Fu, Risa Mei
  • Moderated by: Darius Johnson
• “One Piece Cast” – 12:00 PM on the Gaming Stage
  • Come aboard and bring along all your hopes and dreams with the English dub voice cast of One Piece! Fans will experience a Q&A about their favorite pirates.
  • Panelists include: Sonny Strait, Luci Christian, and Ian Sinclair
• “Titans of Voice Acting: Yamaguchi, Kusao, & Inada!” – 1:00 PM on the Gaming Stage
  • Prepare yourself for an unforgettable panel! This panel features three of Japan’s most iconic voice talents. Go behind the scenes during this Q&A with the voices of Nico Robin, Future Trunks, and Endeavor.
  • Panelists include: Yuriko Yamaguchi, Takeshi Kusao, and Tetsu Inada
• “ULTRAMAN OMEGA: The Newest Ultraman Series Presented in English” – 1:00 PM in Room 411
  • Fans of the ULTRAMAN franchise will experience a special English screening of the first two episodes of ULTRAMAN OMEGA. Enjoy the live-action TV series after an introduction from David Kornblum, President of Tsuburaya Fields Media.
• “The Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Reunion! Hade Ni Iku Ze!” – 1:30 PM on the Gaming Stage
  • Set sail with Ryota Ozawa, Yui Koike, and Kazuki Shimizu on stage for an incredible panel. They will relive their space pirate adventures and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time as the most beloved Super Sentai teams of all time.
• “North American Premiere of KAMEN RIDER W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate” – 2:00 PM in Room 411
  • KAMEN RIDER fans, get ready! A huge conspiracy by criminals using the next-generation Gaia Memory is threatening Fuuto. This two-for-one KAMEN RIDER W fights to protect the city!
• “ULTRAMAN L.A. Comic Con Update” – 2:00 PM on the Gaming Stage
  • Join the executive team of Tsubaraya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment as they reveal what is to come for the ULTRAMAN franchise in North America. Furthermore, the team will fill in fans on the full schedule of programs streaming across multiple platforms!
  • Panelists include: Danny Simon, Vice Chairman of Tsubaraya Fields Media Pictures & Entertainment, and Stephen Smith, President of Oasis Family Media
  • Moderator: David Kornblum, President of Tsuburaya Fields Media

Sunday, September 28:

• “Millennial Experience through the Lives in Anime” – 10:30 AM in Room 403 A
  • This panel is hosted by the Association of Geek Academics and fans of anime. Chat with fellow anime fans as they dive into topics centered around the Millennial Experience through the lives of anime characters. Spoiler warnings for current series apply!
  • Panelists include: Mark Kerr, Alex Guerrero, Vicki Grimes, Lola White, Dr. George Parker, and Paola Carbajal
• “Oro! A Conversation with the Rurouni Kenshin Cast” – 11:00 AM on the Gaming Stage
  • Chat with the English dub cast of Rurouni Kenshin (2023). Get the inside scoop on working in the anime voice acting industry as well as behind-the-scenes stories. Brings your burning questions!
  • Panelists include: Howard Wang, Risa Mei, Darius Johnson, Ben Balmaceda, and Yong Yea
• “US Premiere of ULTRAMAN [4K Movie]” – 12:00 PM in Room 411
  • For 60 years, ULTRAMAN has thrilled and entertained audiences worldwide. The ULTRAMAN 4K MOVIE is a story told through remastered footage of the original series.
  • Introduced by: David Kornblum, President of Tsuburaya Fields Media
• “KAMEN RIDER ZEZTZ: The Legacy and Future of the Franchise” – 1:00 PM on the Gaming Stage
  • TOEI COMPANY is proud to present KAMEN RIDER, which boasts a history of over 50 years! KAMEN RIDER ZEZTZ Producer Hideaki Yanaka will dive into the future of the franchise.
  • Panelists include: Hideaki Yanaka
• “The Amazing Digital Circus Cast” – 1:30 PM on the Main Stage
  • Gather in the South Hall for a Q&A with the cast of the quirky series, The Amazing Digital Circus.
  • Panelists include: Lizzie Freeman, Alex Rochon, and Amanda Hufford
• “TOEI COMPANY Presents: First 4 Episodes of KAMEN RIDER ZETZ SERIES” – 2:00 PM in Room 411
  • In a world shaped by dreams, ZETZ enters people’s dreams as an agent on a mission. Equipped with a cutting-edge Roder belt worn across the chest, ZETZ brings a bold, new form to battle.
• “Are You Smarter Than a Voice Actor?” – 3:30 PM on the Gaming Stage
  • Put your skills to the test! Join the challenge in answering questions related to anime, gaming, and cartoons for a chance to win fun prizes!
  • Panelists include: Blythe Melin, Kevin Andrew Rivera, Emily Sun, Chelsea Karuase, Kendell Byrd, and Darius Johnson

Photo Ops and Autographs

There will be plenty of opportunities to meet your favorite voice actors over the weekend! Most will host a table for fans to approach for autographs and selfies. Also, scheduled photo opportunities are available. Be sure to check the schedule on the LACC website for full details on when and where the photo ops take place.

The full list of anime voice actors and Japanese series actors attending include:

• Zach Aguilar (Demon Slayer, Genshin Impact)
• Zachary Gordon (Genshin Impact)
• Luci Christian (One Piece, My Hero Academia, Oran High School Host Club)
• Sonny Strait (One Piece, Dragon Ball Z)
• Ian Sinclair (One Piece)
• Lizzie Freeman (The Amazing Digital Circus)
• Amanda Hufford (The Amazing Digital Circus)
• Alex Rochon (The Amazing Digital Circus)
• Yuriko Yamaguchi (One Piece, Pokémon)
• Takeshi Kusao (Dragon Ball Z, Slam Dunk)
• Ryota Ozawa (Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger)
• Yui Koike (Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger)
• Kazuki Shimizu (Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger)

Furthermore, all events and guests are subject to change. Keep an eye on LACC’s social media and website for the latest updates.

Tickets and Convention Hours

Los Angeles Comic Con tickets are available!

Convention hours:

• Friday, September 26: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, September 27: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday, September 28: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM