Conventions are a little like summer camp – everyone comes together, away from home, to have fun. Anime Expo sold out this year with over about 110,000 fans in attendance. One of the huge draws for fans are the special guests that come from all over the country and the world. Anime Expo hosts numerous talented voice actors and provides a space for fans to interact with them via signings, panels or even chance encounters.
We caught up with a few of our voice actor friends and chatted about what brings them to Anime Expo 2026.
Nick Apostolides: This was his first Anime Expo and he is part of the new Ghost in the Shell English voice cast!
Deneen Melody: Tells us about the Fate/Strange Fake panel and her favorite booth at AX.
Paul Castro Jr.: Talks about his casting in Persona 4 and what it means to be able to connect with fans at conventions.
Caitlin Glass: Comments on the new Solo Leveling film, connecting with fans at her signing and what it means to her to be recognized for her directing.
Kevin Andrew Rivera: Chats about being on his first panel ever, what fellow voice actor he was excited to see and more!
To see more voice actor interviews, check out our weekly show Nighttime at the Nerd Bar and our voice actor playlist.
— Kari Lane