Guests
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Artists Guests
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Doug Smith Doug Smith is a veteran in the anime industry and has been for over 10 years. He is an accomplished artist/voice actor to boot who has done many voice over roles for ADV and Funimation. His most memorable role is the main lead (Kintaro Oe) in “Goldenboy”. To see the list of voice over Mr. Smith has done, you can check out his IMDB | ||
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(Internet Movie Data Base) Profile at: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0808008/ or his website: www.dougsmithart.com Doug’s art accomplishments stretch out into the CD cover designs and illustrations, Magazines, Comics, Posters, DVD's and even TV. Many a times he's offered his art services to anime conventions and the attendees through out the US. Doug is also involved with a non profit organization helping many different charities Called "Voices For" . To find out more about “Voices For Inc.” visit their website: www.voicesfor.com Be sure to stop by Doug’s table, view his art and say hi. |
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Twinzik (Hee-Hee and Hopie) Twinzik was created in 2006 by Christian twins Hee-Hee and Hopie from Texas who wanted a way to center their cosplay groups and skits around an official medium ("Twinzik" refers to that psychic bond twins share). The two have been cosplaying for over three years, and in that time have participated in walk-ons, skits, and panels. So far Twinzik has competed in nine Masquerade competitions and have won eight awards, including three | ||
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consecutive Best in Show and two Best Skit awards. More than just a comedy group, the twins have incorporated unique techniques into their performances like puppetry, a hobby the two have participated in for years. Twinzik is incredibly excited and blessed to attend Kamikazecon this year, and look forward to meeting new friends and having grand adventures. "Ho dang!" |
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Rocieru Best known for his richly detailed Trinity Blood cosplays, Rocieru is a cosplayer who contributes most of his time, money, and energy into bringing every single detail of the characters he cosplays into reality. Despite being told he "needs to get a life", he believes it's the best overall resemblance of the character that | ||
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makes the greatest cosplay, and he will do whatever it takes to craft out even the smallest and least noticeable details of the character -- including the costume, props, wig, and even the tones of makeup -- in order to achieve this. His childhood experiences make him a specialist in crossplaying, with his goal being to fool everybody about "her" actual gender while still trying his best to resemble the character. The field he works in also permits him a great amount of knowledge about replicating the custom firearms used by fictional characters, with the all-functional (but non-firing of course! ^_^") HarKonnen from Hellsing: Ultimatebeing the best representation so far of his capability. Rocieru has been cosplaying since 1998 and has earned a total of 11 awards from 2005 to the current day, including two for Best Walk-On and one 2nd Place overall from A-Kon 2007Honoured to be part of this great anime community, Rocieru is more than happy to share everything he knows and answer any questions ranging from general cosplay construction, to crafting the details on costumes and props, to tips on building a realistic yet fanstastic-looking prop fictional firearm, to even ways to achieve and enhance a convincing crossplay! He is avaliable on cosplay.com (as Rocieru) and can always be contacted using this email: nuriko0079@yahoo.com.tw |
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Industry Guests
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Matt Greenfield Raised on a steady diet of science fiction novels, giant monster movies, special effects and early TV anime like Astroboy, Tobor, Kimba and Speed Racer, Matt Greenfield has somehow managed to end up with a career that ties all those youthful interests into one neat package. Since 1992, he has racked | ||
up over a thousand production credits, serving as writer, producer, and director on over 500 anime and live action titles, including such anime classics as BATTLE ANGEL, BUBBLEGUM CRISIS TOKYO 2040, CHRONO CRUSADE, EXCEL SAGA, GANTZ, GODANNAR, GOLDEN BOY, GUNSMITH CATS, MACROSS, NADESICO, NOIR, PRINCESS NINE, RAHXEPHON, SLAYERS, SPRIGGAN, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, THE WALLFLOWER, the live action GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE and the all-time Godzilla classic DESTROY ALL MONSTERS. In between all that, he's served as Senior VP of ADVision/ADVFilms for over 16 years, written stacks of comic books, manga adaptations and magazine articles, accrued over 300 credits as a voice actor (most often under the pseudonym Brian Granveldt) and appears at an average of 20 anime and sci-fi conventions a year. Oh, and he also worked at NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center for four years, working computer support on such projects as the first three flights of the Space Shuttle Columbia and Voyager Jupiter flyby. Now married to voice actor Tiffany Grant, his current projects include producing an original animated series based on the David Weber novel MUTINEERS' MOON and contributing to the production of the live-action EVANGELION feature film. |
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Carl Rosa Carl Rosa is the founder of the Sushi Club of Houston - an 800+ member organization in the Houston area. He is also the Executive Director for the Japan-America Society of Houston - a society that promotes the good will of Japan in the Greater Houston area. | ||
Twice a month, Mr. Rosa teaches sushi classes to the people of Houston, Texas while lecturing to organizations, colleges and private groups such as the George Bush Presidential Library, Sam Houston State Univeristy and Nasa. Mr. Rosa graduated from the Univeristy of New Orleans in Business Administration and lives in Kingwood, TX. |
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Marko Zaror Winner of the 2003 Taurus World Stunt of the Year, worldwide action and martial arts star Marko Zaror was born June 10th, 1978 in Santiago, Chile to Fernando Zaror and Gina Aguad. His mother, a local karate instructor, inspired his passion for martial arts at an early age, and as a teenager he was already a second-degree black belt in both karate an Tae Kwon Do. At 18, he won both the | ||
Chilean National Championship in karate, and a gold medal in Tae Kwon Do, and began training with the Chilean national team. At 19, Marko moved to Mexico and found success in modeling, doing fashion shows and print work for labels such as Hugo Boss and Valentino. While still in Mexico, he embarked on his film career, receiving a scholarship to study acting at C.E.A. Televisa after appearing in several low-budget films. Despite this success. He never lost his passion for martial arts, befriending and training with four-time world martial arts champion Roberto Perez, and winning 1st place in the Mexican Open tournament. Hoping to further his career, Marko moved to Los Angeles in 1999, washing dishes and waiting tables in order to survive. Soon, however, Marko’s immense talent and ability were recognized stateside and he appeared in numerous projects such as a supporting role in the independent feature HARD AS NAILS. Seeking to meet the increasing demand of the Latin American market, Marko teamed with filmmaker Ernesto Diaz Espinoza and entrepreneur Derek Rundell, and formed Mandrill Films. Marko soon stepped up to the starring role in INTO THE FLAMES, and CHINANGO. After being spotted in the gym by martial arts guru Andy Cheng, Marko took on his biggest role to date, working as a stuntman and martial arts double for superstar The Rock in the feature film THE RUNDOWN. Zaror has recently been riding the success of KILTRO, which premiered to excellent reviews including receiving four out of five stars from Chile’s largest daily newspaper, El Mercurio. A household name in Chile, Zaror is looking forward to earning the same notoriety in the U.S.A. Zaror just wrapped filming MIRAGEMAN which is scheduled to be in theaters in 2008. | |||
Japanese Guests
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Haruka Haruka exhibits her talent in not only in anime screenplays but other multiple creations. Known as a "technician" in the industry, her works are famous for firm, straighforward yet detailed and sensitive storylines, good grasp of current trends and world view built from facets. Her screenplay contributions include Milmo de Pon!, | ||
Nerima Daikon Brothers (directed by Shin'ichi "Nabeshin" Watanabe), Wallflower (directed by Nabeshin as well) and Wallflower the Audio Drama.
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Shin'ichi "Nabeshin" Watanabe Nabeshin is a maverick anime director, producer and voice actor in the Japanese anime scene. Known for the unmistakable afro hair and bright-red jacket, he is famous for frequent cameo appearances as himself in his own anime. Nabeshin made his debut as a director with Hare Tokidoki Buta (U.S. title: Tokyo Pig) | ||
in 1997 and is perhaps most famous for Excel Saga (1999 - 2000), which is still known to this day as a legendary over-the-top adaptation of the original manga. Other titles he directed include Lupin III: The Columbus Files (1999), Puni Puni Poemy (2001), Tenchi Muyo! GXP (2002), Nerima Daikon Brothers (2006) and Wallflower (2006 - 2007). Nabeshin loves to interact with his fans in anime events in and out of Japan. This is the fourth time he visits Texas to see his fans and crave his favorite greasy big fat burgers.
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M.O.V.E M.O.V.E features two singers: Motsu(rap) and Yuri (vocal). They made their debut on October 1, 1997 with their debut song "ROCK IT DOWN". With this release, M.O.V.E tried their hand at underground style-mixing dance music with digi-rock taste. They showed Motsu's quality as a rapper and Yuri's strong and powerful vocal presence. That was the moment when they established a view of their own world. | ||
M.O.V.E came across the animation title "Initial D" and it has been sharing M.O.V.E's fate since 1998. When the anime version of "Initial D", a title strongly supported by driving enthusiasts, was created, M.O.V.E contributed the opening theme "around the world" and ending theme "Rage your dream". It is a well known fact that their songs fit so well with the anime that people thought the songs were prepared specifically for Initial D. The popularity of the animation "Initial D" took off, and in 2001 the movie edition of "Initial D" was created. M.O.V.E was in charge of its opening theme "Gamble Ramble," and the song reached number seven on the Oricon chart in Japan.
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Voice Actors
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Chris Ayres Christopher Ayres has been working professionally in theatre, television and film since the age of 6. His work has been seen Regionally, Nationally and on Broadway. He currently works as a voice actor for ADV FILMS and FUNimation ENTERTAINMENT. |
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Chris is also an A.D. R. Director for ADV FILMS and AMUSEMENT PARK MEDIA . His first project at studio was the hit anime musical comedy THE NERIMA DAIKON BROTHERS. In addition to that he is also the director for XENOSAGA: The Animation, and MAGIKANO. Most recently he served as director at Amusement Park Media for MERMAID MELODY PITCHI PITCHI PITCH, and as co-director with Matt Greefield on THE WALLFLOWER. Some of the roles as a voice actor Chris is best known for are Kei Kourono in Gantz, Suitengu in Speed Grapher, Von Kampher in Trinity Blood, Hayashimizu in Full Metal Panic? Fummofu, Nakamaru in Maburaho, Yaminami in Peacemaker, DJ Plugman in Air Gear , Johnny in One Piece, Sid in Devil May Cry, Yusuf Ali Mesa in Yugo the Negotiator, Koji in Godanner, Murato in Hakugei - Legend of the Moby Dick, Sawadust in A Tree of Palme, Dr. Pluto in BASToF Syndrome, Akimoto in Sakura Diaries,, Kenji Kurata in Diamond Daydreams, Oshodani in Pappuwa, Jimpachi Arishiama in Nanka 6/17, and Woogy in Michel. His voice can also be heard in Elfin Lied, Claymore, Tokyo Majin, Oran High School Host Club, Cannon, Gravion Zwie, Utwararerumono, Coyote Ragtime Show and Desert Punk to name a few. Chris can also be heard a Wagram in the new Square Enix Game THE LAST REMNANT. Chris is also one of the Anime industry voice actors who sings on Voices for Peace. He is very proud to be a part of the "Voices For..." oganization. Chris also works as a professional fight director and has enjoyed bringing his workshop “Mock Combat for Cosplay” to many conventions. You can learn more about Chris by visiting his website www.christopherayres-va.com.
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Tiffany Grant a native Houstonian, is delighted to attend the return of KamikazeCon! Best known as the English voice of Asuka from NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, Tiffany was the first voice actor hired by ADV in February 1994. She has now voiced characters in approximately 1000 TV episodes, OVAs & movies including CHRONO |
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CRUSADE (Satella), BLUE SEED (Kome), GOLDEN BOY (Madame President), AZUMANGA DAIOH (Kaorin), FMP? FUMOFFU (Bonta-kun), GODANNAR (Shizuru), FULL METAL ALCHEMIST (Marta) and MABURAHO (Kuriko). Video game credits: UNLIMITED SAGA, DEUS EX II: INVISIBLE WAR. Recent projects include ONE PIECE (Nami’s sister, Nojiko), THE WALLFLOWER (Auntie), KURAU: PHANTOM MEMORY (Ayaka), MAGIKANO (Rika), and episodic leads in TSUBASA RESERVOIR CHRONICLES and OURAN HS HOST CLUB. Ms. Grant has written English dubbing scripts for TV series such as ANGELIC LAYER, HELLO KITTY'S ANIMATION THEATER, MABURAHO, GODANNAR, AH! MY GODDESS 2, THE WALLFLOWER and the live-action Korean film JUNGLE JUICE. She also adapted scripts for several subtitled projects including MIYUKI CHAN IN WONDERLAND and the live-action TOKYO - THE LAST MEGALOPOLIS. Additionally, Tiffany contributed to the albums "Voices for Peace" and "Voices for Tolerance" www.voicesfor.org. CDs and downloads are available at www.cdbaby.com and iTunes. All profits go to terrific national and international charities. Non-anime work includes ARLINGTON ROAD (with Jeff Bridges) and the independent films LAUGHING BOY (she has DVDs!) and DEAD OF KNIGHT. Tiffany also has many years of experience in theatre and commercials as well as an incurable Hello Kitty addiction! For more, please visit http://tiffanygrant.eva-r.com
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Samantha Inoue Harte Samantha Inoue Harte began her work in the animation industry through her teaching in 1998. She began by teaching animation at Austin area schools to children in outreach programs. She continues to teach animation today and has run an animation school for 2 years and is currently teaching at a Texas college. But teaching is not the only thing she is known for. Samantha has |
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been working at various animation studios in Texas including: Little Wolf Entertainment, HorseBackSalad Entertainment, and currently for Powerhouse Animation studios. Through those animation studios she has been able to work on Disney, Disney Interactive, Kevin Smith's View Askew productions, Warner Brothers Classics, Mattel Interactive, Chuck E. Cheese productions and various others. And as if that were never enough, Samantha also does voice acting for A.D. Vision film's Monster Island Studio branch located in Austin, Texas. There she has voiced in over 25 different Anime titles, but is probably best known for her roles in Sakura Wars as Kohran Ri, Cosplay Complex as Delmo, Magical Play as Pipin, and in Final Fantasy Unlimited as Chobi the Chocobo, Crux, and Cactuar. Her smaller roles have included shows such as: Getbackers, Petite Princess Yucie, Dai-Guard, Devil Lady, and many many others. Samantha is looking forward to her time at Kamikazecon and will probably be found spending all her money in the dealer's room. |
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Jamie McGonnigal Jamie McGonnigal is best known for his work in Viva Pinata (Teddington), Weiss Kreuz (Omi), Magic User's Club (Takeo), Yu Gi Oh! 5Ds (Blitz), World of Narue (Kazuto) Pokemon (Hal, Kyle), and F-Zero (Zoda). He has also been heard in Tezuka's Jungle Emperor Leo (Lemonade), Yu Gi Oh! GX (Thunder, Brron), | ||
One Piece (Kuromarimo, Eyelash), The Gokusen (Uchiyama), Patlabor (Bud), The Weathering Continent (Tieh), Arcade Gamer Fubuki (Sanpieta), Kirby (Whippy), GTO (Raku, Live Action), The Yaoi classic, Kizuna (Ranmaru) and recently he played Yoshito on FUNimation’s BECK. He also plays Johnny Garland in the PS2 game Shadow Hearts: From the New World, XBOX360's Bullet Witch (Jonathan) and Viva Pinata: Party Animals (Teddington). Jamie is also an award-winning producer and director for his theatrical concert presentations of Children of Eden, Pippin (starring Rosie O’Donnell and Ben Vereen), The Secret Garden (voted in the top 5 theatrical events of 2005), Rags (at Times Square’s Nokia Theatre), Snoopy (starring Tony-winner Sutton Foster) as well as the hit concert series, Broadway Loves the 80s, and Flopz n’ Cutz. For more info, please visit www.JamieMcG.com for more inf ormation. |
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