#convention guests

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Kamen Rider Spirits Creator To Attend Japan World Heroes 2019 - The Tokusatsu Network

Kenichi Muraeda, the creator of Kamen Rider Spirits will attend Japan World Heroes 2019 as a guest artist.

Despite the convention being just 4 weeks away, the JWH staff managed to bring us one more surprise with a recent announcement!

KENICHI MURAEDA, the author of the Kamen Rider Spirits and Shin Kamen Rider Spirits Manga will be at Japan World Heroes in Pasadena, California!

[animeboston]

'Inuyasha' Scriptwriter Shows Some Leg, and What Else You Missed During the Opening Ceremonies

From a stage twinkling with starry lights, Con Chairs Victor Lee and Lauren Gallo revealed that both of their first anime had to do with outer space. For Victor, it was Star Blazers. For Lauren, it was Gundam Wing.

“Space became something awesome. It was adventure. It was endless possibility, unlimited potential. And we see those same descriptors for Anime Boston,” said Victor.

The 2018 “Into The Stars” theme paved the way for a star-studded lineup of guests. Here’s a full list in order of every guest who showed up for the Opening Ceremonies (since not everyone could make it), and a rundown of some of their more entertaining antics. 

Keep in mind that this isn’t a total list of everything they’ve ever been credited for!

Greg Ayres, Nagisa in Free!, Nishinoya in Haikyuu. Reprises his guest status for the umpteenth time. “They can’t keep me away,” he said. “I love Boston so much.”

Caitlynn French, Hana Isuzu in Girls und Panzer, Shiro in No Game No Life. “This is my first time out here, so be gentle with me,” she said.

Monica Rial, Bulma in Dragon Ball Z Kai, Froppy in My Hero Academia. “We’re having a big My Hero panel, so come say hi to Froppy in person,” she said, in Froppy’s voice.

Jez Roth, costumer for Cirque du Soleil, and contributing designer to One Piece Film: Gold. Roth arrived in Team Skull cosplay, doing the Naruto run. “I have wanted to be at this con for years,” he said. He also called beloved Anime Boston MC Roadie “Daddy.”

Kaiji Tang, Archer in Fate/Stay series, Detective Pikachu in Detective Pikachu. “Looking forward to seeing you at my panels all weekend,” he told the crowd.

Katsuyuki Sumizawa, scriptwriter for Inuyasha, Yu Yu Hakusho, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz, and more, showed a bit of leg on stage. “In honor of being in Boston I wore red socks today,” he said, lifting his pant leg.

Hideyuki Tomioka, producer for Inuyasha, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing and more for Sunrise. “Some of these shows are really old. You all know about them?” he said, surprised as the audience cheered in affirmation.

Kazuki Yao, Franky and Bon Clay in One Piece, Judau Ashta in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. He appeared on stage wearing Franky sunglasses and glittering track gear. “Hi everybody, how do you do?” he said in English. As he talked with the audience, he swapped between his Franky and Bon Clay voices.

Kaoru Wada, composer for Samurai 7 and Inuyasha music. It’s his first time at Anime Boston. “I’m sorry, I can’t speak English well,” he said to the crowd in perfect English.

Hirokatsu Kihara, production desk for many Ghibli films, was here in 2017 as well. “I’m baaaack,” he told the audience, putting his ear to the crowd to encourage more cheers. He said he’ll be giving away a “present from Japan” at one of his Ghibli panels.

Yuji Muto, director for Scrapped Princess, Crayon Shin Chan. Showed up in a hero mask and “vanquished” his interpreter before apologizing.

Christian Bevins, lead in Devil is a Part Timer, Japan in Hetalia. “Five years ago, I met the love of my life at this convention,” he said, referring to voice actor Rachel Robinson.

Scott Gibbs, Sora in No Game No Life, Kageyama in Haikyuu!!. Said it was his first time in Boston. “You’re making me blush,” he said in response to catcalls from the audience.

Josh Grelle, Armin in Attack on Titan, Yuri in Yuri!!! on Ice, “We were born to ship Victuri,” he said, prompting enthusiastic screams from the audience.

Brandon McInnis, Sonosuke in Danganronpa 3, Keita in Gamers!. Not only is this Brandon’s first time at Anime Boston, but his first time in Boston, period.

Rachel Robinson, Chitose Oribe in Sakura Quest, Quinn in Wizard Barristers. “I met a really cute boy last time I was here, and we’re still together,” she said about Bevins.

Stephanie Sheh, Sailor Moon in Sailor Moon Crystal, Orihime in Bleach. “There are so many guests here, holy crap! … Can I say crap?” she asked.

J Michael Tatum, Iida in My Hero Academia, Rei in Free!, “If you see me in the hallway come up and say hi. Give me a hug, I like hugs!” he said. “Just don’t run full tilt at me to give me one, or I’ll step aside. We call that the Matador.”

Asaka, singer/songwriter for Shiny Days in Laid-Back Camp. “I just graduated from high school this month and I’m 18 years old,” she told the audience in English.

FLOW, “Colors” opening theme for Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, “Go!!!” opening theme for Naruto. “We’ve had over 20 of our songs appear in anime,” the band told the audience before running off stage, Naruto-style.

P.S. Here’s our write-up of the 2017 Opening Ceremonies! Click for nostalgia. 

—Lauren, AB Staff Blogger

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Dekaranger's Ryuji Sainei Announced to Attend Japan World Heroes 2019 - The Tokusatsu Network

The Japan World Heroes convention announced that Dekaranger star Ryuji Sainei will be attending the event as a guest. Ryuji Sainei, best known for his role as Banban “Ban” Akaza / DekaRed in 2004’s Super Sentai series, Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger, will be attending this year’s Japan World Heroes convention as a guest. Ryuji has reprised …

The organizers of the Japan World Heroes convention just announced that DekaRed’s actor Ryuji Sainei will be coming to the USA to attend the Pasadena, CA toku convention!

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Kamen Rider Blade's Takayuki Tsubaki to Appear at Japan World Heroes 2019 - The Tokusatsu Network

Takayuki Tsubaki, known for portraying Kazuma Kenzaki in Kamen Rider Blade, will be a guest at this year's Japan World Heroes convention.

According to the JWH Facebook page, yes, he will be there signing autographs!

We have a Kamen Rider in the con house!

#Blade

#Pasadena, CA

#August 16-18

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Power Morphicon 2018 Announces More August Guests - The Tokusatsu Network

Power Rangers-themed convention Power Morphicon reveals its next round of guests. Michael Sorich: Voice of many monsters in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Most notably, Squatt) and Big Bad Beetleborgs. Jennifer Yen: Vypra in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. Michael Forest: Voice of Prince Olympius in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. Bruce Heinsius: Photographer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, creating …

Scott Zillner: “MOAR GUESTS!”

Convention planner: “But, but sir.. the Convention is Tomorrow!”

Zillner: “I SAID MOOOOOOOAR!”

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Power Morphicon 2018 Announces More July Guests - The Tokusatsu Network

Power Rangers-themed convention Power Morphicon reveals its next round of guests. Mark Richardson: Prop master for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers through Power Rangers Wild Force. Tom Wyner: Voice of Master Vile and several monsters in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers through Power Rangers Wild Force. David Winning: Director of Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie. Chris Violette: Sky Tate …

Organizer to Scott Zillner: I think that’s all for the convention

Scott: MOAR GESSTS! MOAR! We need MOAR!

Organizer: But sir....we can’t possibly...

Scott: I SAYD MOAR!

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Renn Kiriyama Announced for Japan World Heroes - The Tokusatsu Network

The Kamen Rider Double star will be coming to his first American convention. Japan World Heroes, a tokusatsu hero themed convention, has revealed that Renn Kiriyama will be a guest at the event. Kiriyama portrayed Shotaro Hidari in the 2009/2010 Kamen Rider series, serving as one half of the main Kamen Rider. Other guests attending …

Biggest news of the week, Renn Kiriyama of Kamen Rider Double fame will attend the first ever Japan World Heroes convention in California! 

#CountUpYourMoney

#WBX Rider in Pasadena city

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News Update on Japan World Heroes: KEITA AMEMIYA is coming to the convention!

Source: Japan World Heroes Official Facebook Page

Update: Was a listing error, he’s not coming.