Ten famous voice actors you can meet in Minneapolis this May

AniMinneapolis is coming up once again in Minneapolis - not far from most people located anywhere in the Midwest. This convention is a great vacataion with three-days of fun activites. AniMinni is an anime convention that takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota every year. The event is filled with exciting activities, including cosplay contests, video game tournaments, and vendor booths selling anime merchandise. However, one of the highlights of AniMinneapolis is the opportunity to meet voice actors from some of the most popular anime series.

AniMinneapolis brings in a variety of voice actors from all over the industry, providing fans with the chance to meet the actors behind their favorite anime characters.

One of the unique aspects of AniMinneapolis is the way in which they structure their voice actor events. Rather than only having separate autograph sessions, many of thevoice actors are stationed at their booths in the vendor hall throughout the convention. This allows fans to stop by and get autographs or take photos with their favorite voice actors whenever they have a free moment. However some of the most popular voice actors are also busy running panels all weekend, and only have scheduled sessions.

In addition to meeting the voice actors themselves, AniMinneapolis also offers panels and Q&A sessions with the actors. These events provide fans with the chance to ask questions about the industry, the characters they voice, and their experiences in the field. The panels are often entertaining and informative, and provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of voice acting.

Anime conventions have become increasingly popular over the years, attracting fans of all ages from all over the world. These events offer a unique opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in the world of anime and meet like-minded people who share their passion. One of the most exciting aspects of attending an anime convention is the chance to meet voice actors, who bring our favorite anime characters to life on screen.

The organization behind AniMinneapolis, AnimeCon.org, is dedicated to bringing high-quality anime conventions to fans across the United States. They strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for attendees, and work to ensure that everyone has a fun and enjoyable experience at their events.

In addition to AniMinneapolis, AnimeCon.org also organizes several other anime conventions throughout the year. These events include AniMinneapolis in Minnesota, Anime Midwest in Chicago, and Kanpai!Con in Omaha. Each convention offers a unique experience for attendees, with different guest lineups, activities, and events. Omaha's convention is especially fun.

Jennie Kwan is one of the voice actresses coming to this Minneapolis anime convention this year.

Jennie was then introduced to television as series regular, Samantha Woo, the wacky singing sensation on NBC-TV’s situation comedy, “California Dreams” which aired for five successful seasons. Some of Jennie’s other television credits include The Nanny, Family Matters, Beverly Hills 90210 and Oliver Stone’s mini series “Wild Palms.” Film credits include “Trojan War”

Not being a stranger to the music world, Jennie was a proud member of Hollywood Record’s vocal group, “Nobody’s Angel” who earned their first gold record for performing two songs on the “Princess Diaries” soundtrack in 2002 and was a creator for the pilot, “Nobody’s Angel” for the television network ABC Family. She lends her voice to the character, Suki, on Nickelodeon’s hit animated series “Avatar: The Last Air Bender,” as well as all video games for the series. Jennie has also voiced numerous anime and video games like Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 voicing Chun-LI.

Lizzie Freeman, coming to AniMinneapolis this year, is an LA based voice actress born in Oklahoma, City, and raised in Utah. A cat lover, coffee enthusiast, and shower singer, she began her career in 2012 working on indie titles like “Dust: An Elysian Tail” and online animations. After making the move to Los Angeles in 2016, she began making strides in her career and has lent her voice to several anime titles and video games. Her more prominent roles include Trish Una in JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: GOLDEN WIND, Yanfei in GENSHIN IMPACT, Chisato Nishikigi in LYCORIS RECOIL, Kotoko Iwanaga in IN/SPECTRE, Hinata Tachibana in TOKYO REVENGERS, Chizuru Ichinose in RENT-A-GIRLFRIEND, Cardinal in SWORD ART ONLINE: ALICIZATION, Mujika in THE PROMISED NEVERLAND, Sempai in MAGICAL SEMPAI, and Thrasir and Larcei in FIRE EMBLEM HEROES. She can also be heard in other titles like: KAKEGURUI, DRAGALIA LOST, LUPIN THE THIRD: GOODBYE PARTNER, ENA, POKEMON MASTERS, CELLS AT WORK: CODE BLACK!, MAGIA RECORD: PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA SIDE STORY, ISEKAI CHEAT MAGICIAN, SECRET OF MANA, FATE GRAND CARNIVAL, and many more!

Jay Hickman is also going to the convention. Jay began his career in anime in the 1990s, when he landed his first role at ADV Films in Master of Mosquiton. Since then, he has appeared in more than 100 titles with studios including ADV Films, Funimation, Sentai Filmworks, Switchblade Pictures, Okratron 5000, and others. As a character actor, Jay has been able to voice a broad variety of colorful roles, with the occasional romantic lead thrown in for good measure. His notable credits over the past two decades are Mechazawa in Cromartie High School, Spitfire in Air Gear, Sho Zama in Aura Battler Dunbine, Shiryu in Saint Seiya, Chuu and Hammond in One Piece, Kagetane Hiruko in Black Bullet, Chief Kurama in Elfen Lied, Koji in Generator Gawl, Toru Watanabe in Excel Saga, The Fool in Kaleido Star, Crusty in Log Horizon, SSS in Madlax, Dera Mochimazzi in Tamako Market, Sanetoshi Watase in Penguindrum, Prince Mytho in Princess Tutu, and giraffe in Revue Starlight, among many others.

Jay’s voice has also been featured in live action series and films such as Dark Water, Synesthesia, Conduct Zero, The Fuccons, Touching Wild Horses, Gamera – Attack of Legion, as well as in the video game Unlimited Saga. Jay had his Toonami debut playing Dr. Stylish in Akame ga KILL!, followed by Shiro Kuramori in Parasyte – the maxim, and now Joichiro Yukihira in Food Wars!

Greg Ayres has been screaming into microphones for close to 22 years now! With over 376 credits to his name, he has managed to play a variety of characters that are almost as colorful as his hair. He is honored to return to his role of Son Goku this year in Saiyuki Reload Zeroin, having worked on the Saiyuki franchise for over 20 years. He can currently be heard as Yu Nishinoya in Haikyu, and as Chai in Shenmue The Animation on Adult swim. Some other recent roles include Chota Segawa in Alice in Borderland (OAV), Sho Utsumi in SSSSGridman, Frost in DragonBall Super, Geo in Sony Picture’s Starship Troopers : Traitor of Mars, Jiro in Concrete Revolutio, Ryuuou Edogawa in Doreiku, Koji Koda in My Hero Academia, and he even makes an appearance as Popuko in Pop Team Epic.

He is proud to be a part of the new “Pink Harvest” productions from Sentai Filmworks, in the roles of Izumi Sena in Lovestage, and Yabase in Hitorijime My Hero. Some other recent favorites include Nagisa Haruki in Free, and Free Eternal Summer, MonoKuma in Danganronpa, Clear in Dramatical Murder, Doug in Gangsta, Zenji Marui in Food Wars, Ganta Igarashi in Deadman Wonderland, Heihachi Hayashida in Samurai 7, and Kouichi Sakakibara in Another. Some of his all-time favorite roles include Chrono in Chrono Crusade, Kaoru Hitachiin in Ouran High School Host Club, Youhei Sunohara in Clannad, Yuki in The Wallflower, Leo in Ghost Stories, Satoshi Hiwatari in DNAngel, Kaworu Nagisa in the Director’s Cut of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Tomoki Sakurai in Heaven’s Lost Property, and Negi Springfield in Negima.

Of all of his many roles, his favorite will always be the real life role of “Little Brother” to a guy with a big Sippy taza, and an even bigger heart – who touched the world with his "Love and Laughter”.

Other voice actors attending include Gareth West, Quinton Flynn, Cole Feuchter, Andy Field, Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld, and Robert L. Mungle. All the guests will be doing panels and signing autographs throughout the weekend.

One of the goals of AnimeCon.org is to support the anime industry by providing a platform for voice actors and other industry professionals to connect with fans. They believe that by bringing these professionals to their events, they can help to foster a greater appreciation for the art of anime and voice acting.

Another important aspect of AnimeCon.org's mission is to promote diversity and inclusion within the anime community. They strive to create a welcoming environment for attendees of all races, genders, and backgrounds, and work to ensure that everyone feels safe and respected at their events.

AnimeCon.org is also committed to giving back to the community. They regularly partner with local charities and organizations to raise money for important causes. For example, at AniMinneapolis, they have so far raised over $10,000 for the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospitals.

AnimeCon.org is an organization that is dedicated to bringing fun, safe, and inclusive anime conventions to fans across the United States. With their commitment to supporting the anime industry, promoting diversity and inclusion, and giving back to the community, they are an important part of the anime community and a valuable resource for fans.

Overall, AniMinneapolis is a must-visit convention for anime fans who want to meet their favorite voice actors. The event provides a unique opportunity to connect with the actors behind the characters we love, and to learn more about the art of voice acting. With its fun activities, engaging panels, and exciting guest lineup, AniMinneapolis is a convention that should not be missed by any anime fan. Tickets are available from the official website.