Guests

At every edition several Special Guests are eager to meet you. Immortalise your meeting with them by buying a photo or autograph in the Guest Area. Attend one of the Q&A panels at the Main Stage and ask your burning questions.

Stay tuned for the reveal of our special guests for this edition!

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MANGA ARTISTS & WRITERS

Meet famous artists and writers from all over the world at Heroes Made in Asia. You can also sign your favorite manga, comic, artwork or book by them.

MANGAKA'S, ILLUSTRATORS, ARTISTS, WRITERS

The first manga guests have already been announced!
Which other Mangaka, Illustrators, Artists, Writers, or creative talents would you like to see at Heroes Made in Asia? Let us know!

GOU TANABE

Born in Tokyo in 1975, Tanabe-sensei received the Jury’s Special Award in the Afternoon Four Seasons Awards in 2001 for his work Sunakichi (judge: Kaiji Kawaguchi). In 2002, he was awarded Honorable Mention in the 4th Enterbrain Entertainment Awards for his adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s Twenty-Six Men and a Girl.

His notable works include Saudade (story by Karibu Song) and Kasane (based on Shinkei Kasane-ga-Fuchi by Enchou Sanyutei / composition by Hiroaki Takeda).

Since his 2004 manga adaptation of Outsider, Tanabe has continued to passionately tackle the works of H.P. Lovecraft, earning widespread acclaim from around the globe for his outstanding quality and deeply immersive visual storytelling.

MEET GOU

shintaro kago

Shintaro Kago, born in Tokyo 1969, is a Japanese manga artist. He
creates comics and illustrations with themes such as eroticism, black
humor, absurdity, and surrealism. His style has been called
“Fashionable Paranoia” in the West.
He frequently breaks the fourth wall, and he likes to play with the
page layout in extreme ways, being considered one of the most
virtuoso comic artists in the World.

MEET SHINTARO

yoshi yoshitani

Yoshi Yoshitani is the Eisner Nominated creator of the Tarot of the
Divine and Beneath the Moon, as well as illustrator on the graphic
novels Zatanna and the House of Secrets and I Am Not Starfire. Past
clients include Disney, DC Comics, Vault, Image, Dreamworks, and
Netflix. When not attending comic conventions, Yoshi likes to
research world mythologies, listen to audiobooks, and talk about
multicultural identities.

MEET YOSHI

ZACK DAVISSON

Zack is an award-winning translator, writer, and lecturer. He has translated classic manga like Kitaro, Space Battleship Yamato, and Devilman, as well as modern works such as Satoshi Kon’s Opus, Record of Lodoss War, H.P. Lovecraft’s Call of Cthulhu, and Cat + Gamer. He is also the author of The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai, The Art of Star Wars Visions, and Manga: A Visual Guide. His works have been translated into multiple languages.

MEET ZACK

VOICE ACTORS

Voice Actors from your favorite Anime, movies or series at Heroes Made in Asia!

Your favorite Voice Actors

Who do you want to meet during Heroes Made in Asia? Let us know and we will check the possibilities.

cosplayers

As you may know, cosplay is a key element of Heroes Made in Asia and a large number of our visitors attend the event dressed up as their favorite character form a game, movie, Anime or series. They meet up with other cosplayers during the Cosplay Catwalk and Cosplay Contest. At Heroes Made in Asia you can also meet other cosplayers like cosplay judges from all over the world. These artists have earned their stripes in cosplay already. You’ll get the chance to meet them personally!

Cosplayers

Are you a fan of certain cosplayers, or have you always wanted to meet a specific one? Let us know, and you might get the chance to meet them at Heroes Made in Asia!
Do you want to learn more about cosplay? From taking the perfect picture to creating amazing props? Tell us, and we’ll make it happen!

Chefs

Meet famous chefs from all over the world at Heroes Made in Asia. You can also follow food demonstrations in the new Food Theater! Learn how to make sushi or some tasty Asian snacks, and get insider tips from expert chefs.

Which chef's do you want to see?

At every edition of Heroes Made in Asia, the Food Theater is a place where visitors get inspired by the best Asian cuisine. From sushi and Tteobokki to sweet street food snacks, our chefs show you how it’s done, share their insider tips, and of course: let you taste their delicious creations.

For the next edition we’re cooking up something special!

Chef Miyuki Masuda

Hailing from Osaka, Japan, this chef currently lives in the United States where she’s Chef de Partie at the renowned Sushi Kashiba. 💫 What makes her story extra special? She’s completely self-taught and the first female chef ever at one of Master Chef Kashiba Shiro’s restaurants – a disciple of the legendary Jiro Ono (of Jiro Dreams of Sushi fame). Her beautiful, seasonal creations have earned her a huge fan base on Instagram, and her local pop-up dinners are all the rage!

MEET MIYUKI MASUDA