AniFest

We’re thrilled to have as a guest at AniFest!

About iglooSUNDAY:
iglooSUNDAY is a photographer who covers various musical and cultural events in the US and Asia. Working with artists, performers, and influencers internationally, he’s excited to capture all the excitement at AniFest 2024. Don’t be shy and wave him down for a shot!

We welcome our sponsor !

About animate USA:

Animate is Japan’s leading company in anime/manga goods retail. We specialize in officially licenced character goods, figures and Blu-rays&DVDs. Follow us on our social media for the latest information!

animate USA has a new store location located at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, CA Upper Floor Suite 511!
Make sure to give them a visit at AniFest and their new store location!

Your favorite Japanese confectionaries are found with Meiji! We welcome our sponsor

About Meiji America/Group:

The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For nearly a century, it has provided a broad range of products built upon the accumulated knowledge and skills of its talented workforce. Its products are extensive and include confectionery, dairy, baby food, infant formula, sports nutritionals, health and beauty items, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Yan Yan air shooters will be distributed at AniFest! Enjoy them while supplies last!

🏮 Promote your cosplay plans for AniFest 2024!

Show off your plans for AniFest coming up this Saturday with our fun promotional template graphic!

The graphic can be downloaded on our website in our profile bio! Make sure to tag us to be featured in our stories!

Have fun and we can’t wait to see you this Saturday!

We are thrilled to have Kelly Baskin as a guest to AniFest!

About Kelly Baskin:
Kelly Baskin is an LA based voice actor working in video games, animation, commercials, anime, and more. Select credits include Amber in Genshin Impact, Chihiro in Persona 3: Reload, Letizia & Lyre in Fire Emblem Heroes, Margot in Rainbow High, and Becky and Cleo in Ba Da Bean. She holds a degree in musical theatre, is from Chattanooga, TN, and frequently breaks out into song. Follow her on all social media !

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Stephanie Southerland:
Stephanie has portrayed fierce female leaders like Jean Gunnhildr in “Genshin Impact” and the mighty Freyja in “Fire Emblem Heroes”. She then effortlessly switches gears to lighten the mood and add a dash of whimsy, lending her voice to the title role of Polly Pocket in “Polly Pocket Adventure Studio” and the cute but not-so-smart Natasha in “Rainbow High”. Going against her true nature, she relishes voicing the sassy bully Glitch, also in “Rainbow High.” Stephanie breathes life into the terrifying Nokken from “God of War: Ragnarok”, and an upcoming AAA video game where she plays, well, a chicken!

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About D-Piddy :
D-Piddy is a viral video content creator known for his comedic flair with cosplay. Hailing from Los Angeles, he is most well known for his regular portrayal of Deadpool, but he cosplays many other characters as well! With a rapidly growing YouTube following of 1.96 million subscribers and 3.5 million followers on TikTok, D-Piddy has been an online sensation since 2012!

We are thrilled to have as a performing guest to AniFest!

About Isekai Stage :
We’re Isekai Stage. A band of professionally trained musicians who decided to get together for
their love of contemporary Japanese music. We’ve been preparing a repertoire entirely made of
Anime, VG and JRock/Jpop music with the intention of being as faithful to the original artist’s
vision as possible and all in their original language. Our goal is to keep performing in
many events around Los Angeles and SoCal and keep growing to become one of the best cover
bands for contemporary Japanese music in our area.

We are thrilled to have .cos as a guest to AniFest!

About Nagi:
Nagi, also known as Maid Nagi and DJ Nagi, is a Los Angeles based cosplayer that is also an electronic DJ performer and composer. Nagi has been DJing at multiple events throughout California playing multiple genres from anisong to trance. She is also a maid at Arcane Maid Cafe who will be performing at the idol stage!

Bringing amazing figurines and joy to AniFest is our esteemed sponsor- Kotobukiya!

Kotobukiya will be showcasing and having their promotional booth at AniFest!

About Kotobukiya:

Kotobukiya Co Ltd is a Japanese firm engaged in the design, development, creation, wholesale, retail and import, export of figurines, toys, and novelty products. Kotobukiya also offers design services, merchandise design, model construction material, and event and promotion creation.

Kotobukiya provides AniFest with wonderful figurines for our Cosplay showcase winners! So make sure to visit their promotional booth and give them a follow!

We are happy to announce that will be joining us at AniFest!

About KTactical:
We make awesome tactical accessories, parts, and more! Come check out the coolest weebs on the fi****ms scene.

We are happy to announce that .workshop will be joining us at AniFest!

About Bimyou Workshop:
Founded in 2020, Bimyou was born with a core motive, and that’s to create, share and showcase our design work with everyone. Our team is excited to be a vendor and take part at this year’s AniFest! Please come by our booth, chat with us, maybe get an idea for a possible design for your future anime-designed vehicle?

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Paul Castro Jr:
Paul Castro Jr. is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, producer, and director. Born in Brooklyn and raised on the Jersey Shore, he’s best known for voicing Freminet in Genshin Impact, Rindo in Square Enix’s NEO: The World Ends with You, Chocobo Billy in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Dragon in Mamoru Hosoda’s critically acclaimed anime movie, BELLE, by Studio Chizu, Aliquis in Pokémon: Paldean Winds, Ryota Miyagi in The First Slam Dunk, Febail/Tormod in Fire Emblem Heroes, Jun Sadamoto in Lost Judgment: The Kaito Files, Allegro in NETFLIX’s Vampire in Garden and even Clifford in PBS’s Clifford the Big Red Dog games!

We are thrilled to have Derek Stephen Prince as a guest to AniFest!

About Derek Stephen Prince:
Derek Stephen Prince has been an actor for 45 years and voice actor for 26. He has appeared in over 250 on-camera or voice over projects, and has been nominated 5 times for a BTVA (Behind The Voice Actors) Award, once as Best Male Vocal for Bleach. “Steve” can currently be heard on the Animes Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, Demon Slayer & Undead Unluck, and the game Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Jackie Lastra:
Jackie is a voice actress and lifelong anime fan. She is best known for her roles in Genshin Impact (Xiangling), Undead Unluck (Fuko), Demon Slayer (Kiyo), Pokemon Masters (Serena), and many more! She loves to hear about fan’s favorite shows and gush about the latest series.

We are thrilled to have as a guest at AniFest!

About Cosmic Idols:
Cosmic Idols is a local SoCal Cosplay Idol group that enjoys anime covers including Love Live, Vocaloid, and more! Catch their performance at the indoor idol stage!

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About _kai_matcha:
Ive been a cosplayer since 2013, learning how to sew and embroider throughout the years to make my own cosplays. Ive also am an artist that loves yo draw cute chibis as well as patterns for my cosplays. With cosplay I’m able to share two of my favorite hobbies at once with such an amazing community.

We are thrilled to have as a performing guest to AniFest!

About Arcane Maid Cafe:
Arcane Maid Cafe is a Maid Cafe store in Arcadia, CA! Make sure to visit Arcane Cafe’s new permanent storefront serving coffees, tea, entrees, and more. For more information, please visit their profile and website and check out their menu. Arcane Maid Cafe will be having a stage performance and also be selling their popular drinks at AniFest 2024!

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Kimiko:
Kimiko is a cosplayer who enjoys dancing and idols! They were nominated as ALA 19 Top Star and performed at local events. Catch her performance at the idol stage to cheer them on!

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Mp5 senpai:
I’ve been cosplaying for 9 years and have gone and been a guest at many local cons. I have been recognized by many of the gaming organizations I’ve cosplayed form both officially and unofficially. My main goal is to make characters that are challenging or rare to see because I enjoy committing time into something I can sink my teeth into. I am grateful for all the experiences and hope to do this forever

Mp5 Senpai will be one of the cosplay showcase judges for AniFest this year! Catch the showcase at 6PM at the main outdoor stage!

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About OrchKeystra:
OrchKeystra, also known as Imanuel (Manny) Junaedy, is a San Francisco Bay Area musician. A one-person band blending the artistry of DJ elements and live-looping, unleashing a dynamic twist on nostalgic hits that will have you dancing from the first beat. I have had the pleasure to perform at various events across U.S. such as MAGFest, VGM Con, Anime Impulse, and others.
I look forward to share my passion for video game music and anime classics at AniFest!

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Maid Arana:
Maid Arana is a Kouhai maid at Arcane Maid Cafe! Arana is not only a dedicated maid but also a talented pianist who enjoys covering songs with her classical music background. Recently, Arana has also started cosplaying as well! Catch her piano cover performance at AniFest!

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Yuujou Daiko:
Yuujou Daiko – The meaning of Yuujou is friendship, which is indicative of the camaraderie and shared goals that formed this group in 2012. Yuujou Daiko is dedicated to mastering the beautiful art of taiko and bringing the high energy & powerful sounds to communities throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Yuujou Daiko played at Anifest 2018 where attendees joined in to drum together. The group has played at events including Long Beach Aquarium, Chinese Firecracker Run, Clippers Half-time, Legoland, and more! Yuujou Daiko is currently based at the Japanese Cultural Institute in Gardena.

We are thrilled to have .daryltang._ as a guest to AniFest!

About Daryl Tang:
Daryl Tang is an instrumental guitarist from Malaysia that performs ACG songs! He performed in many events throughout Malaysia, Singapore and USA

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Melly Mimi:
Melly Mimi is a singer, songwriter, dancer, and cosplayer from San Diego. She loves to sing and dance to Japanese anime, pop culture songs, and her original songs, while dressed in cosplay designed in her own cute, kawaii fashion style. Get ready to smile from ear to ear as you clap and dance along with her!

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Miles Garnica:
Hey! I’m Miles, I’ve been cosplaying since 2017 at my first con at AX. From that day on, I continue to attens many different events and display new costumes in the SoCal area. I’m also working on my career as a voice actor. If you want to follow me, my instagram is my best social to follow.

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Mari Paprika:
Paprika Mari is the lead vocalist for Candy Bomber, a multi-genre pop band based in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder and vocal coach of Idol Academy, an entertainment and performance based music/dance program that specializes in J-Pop performance. Her roots in both the U.S. and Japanese cultures helped to shape her musical sensibility, reflected in her songs that span Japanese and American rock, pop and jazz. In addition to being a staple in the LA Asian Indie rock scene, Paprika Mari is also an avid cosplayer and Japanese fashion enthusiast.

We are thrilled to have as a guest to AniFest!

About Candy Bomber:

Candy Bomber is a J-rock and Anisong cover band formed by six musicians of various backgrounds, with the fiery Shounen spirit for music and providing endless entertainment to the people. As Goku from DBZ exclaims, “Give me Energy!!!” Candy Bomber brings the Genki-dama to the stage that pumps up the crowd with their unapologetic nerdy puns and song selection that heavily involve audience interaction!

We’re thrilled to have .socal as a guest at AniFest!

About SuperNovA:
SuperNovA is a cosplay dance group based in Southern California. We cover songs in J-pop and K-pop and cosplay from all sorts of media including vocaloid and love live. We are an open style group with rotating members to allow for a unique performance experience.

We’re thrilled to have as a guest at AniFest!

About 7FIGS:
7FIGS, founded by a group of passionate anime lovers inspired by K-On! and Bocchi the Rock! Is a LA base cover band.
7FIGS has been contributing to both the anime and music community by covering various songs include but not limited to J-Rock, ani-songs, and mandarin indie band.
We look forward playing at Anifest and have fun with everyone together!