Special Guests
Meet voice actors from your favorite Anime, movies or series at Heroes Made in Asia! 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! Curious about who joined us last time? Check out the guests from our previous edition below.
Elizabeth Maxwell
Midnight in My Hero Academia | Ymir in Attack on Titan | Caulifla/Kefla in Dragon Ball Super | Albedo in Overlord | Winter Schnee in RWBY | Arisa Uotani in Fruits Basket | Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell: Arise | Natasha in Honkai Star Rail | Urbosa in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Autograph on print (11 x 17”) €50 (print included)
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Autograph on print (8 x 10”) €40 (print included)
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Autograph on POP €50
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Selfie €30
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Selfie with combo autograph €50
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Quotes €10
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Autograph (8 x 10”) on print & Selfie €65 (print included)
Ernesto Jason Liebrecht
Dabi in My Hero Academia | Qrow in RWBY | Champa in Dragon Ball Super | Beast Titan / Zeke in Attack on Titan | Yato in Noragami | Finnian in Black Butler | Takizawa in Eden of the East | Syaoran in Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card | Lucci in One Piece | Yato in Noragami | Jeice in Dragon Ball | Tapion in Dragon Ball
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Autograph on print (11 x 17”) €50 (print included)
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Autograph on print (8 x 10”) €40 (print included)
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Selfies €60
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Autograph on premium items €60
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Selfie € 30
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Selfie with combo autograph €50
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Quotes €20
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Autograph (8 x 10”) on print & Selfie €65 (print included)
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Video/Voice Recording €65
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Art €70
Emi Lo
Lucy in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners | Rena in Higurashi When They Cry | Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries | Ruan Mei in Honkai: Star Rail | Srimaya in Valentine | Suma in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village | Han Song-Yi in Solo Leveling: ARISE
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Autograph € 40
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Signed 11/17 € 50
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Selfies € 40 (€20 w/ autograph combo)
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Audio / Video recordings € 40
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Signed pop/figure € 60
MANGA ARTISTS & WRITERS
YAMAZAKI KORE
Kore-Sensei is a world famous mangaka and creator of The Ancient Magus’ Bride, which started being published in 2013 with Monthly Comic Blade (published by Mag Garden). The series has sold over 11 million copies worldwide and it has been adapted to an anime you can watch on Crunchyroll. Since 2023, she has moved the serialization of The Ancient Magus’ Bride to Comic Growl (published by Bushiroad Works), where she is currently working on the new arc “Fiendbane”, as well as Ghost & Witch.
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KAZU KIBUISHI
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.
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Konata
Konata started studying Manga at art school on the weekends, and soon she realized that was the artistic path she wanted to follow so she started studying Art Graphic. During her stay at Joso’s school she won the award in the International Comic and Manga competition organized by Clip Studio Paint with her story “¡Ánimo Papá!” (“You got this, Dad!”) She’s currently working on the Planeta Manga magazine, where she’s published titles like EDO, NEBESTA (with script by Vanesa Final) and KOHVA, written and drawn by Konata, title that has been licensed to be published in Japan, a historic feat
Paula Aranega
Paula Aranega is a Spanish illustrator who loves working on covers, children’s and young adult books. She brings stories to life with colorful, detailed artwork. After studying at Escola Joso, she now teaches drawing to kids, giving her a unique perspective on how younger audiences engage with stories and imaginery. In addition to being an illustrator, she works as a freelance scout for Norma Editorial and has completed several translations, such as Ambassadors by Mark Millar and Battlemex by David A. Rodriguez.
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 the 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!
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Cosplay Judge
Asayu
Cosplay Judge
Sayochuu
Cosplay Judge
Desca
Cosplay Host
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Cosplay Co-host
Chefs
Chef Hanwool Kim
This talented South Korean chef has honed his culinary skills to the highest level! From earning a master’s degree at Aiala – founded by renowned chef Karlos Arguiñano – to interning at Lasarte (a three-Michelin-starred restaurant!) and a role at Michelin-starred Oria, Hanwool combines flavours, techniques and his diverse background to make each dish unique.
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!
Chef Eveline Wu
Eveline’s roots are in a small village in the countryside near Shanghai. With a Chinese chef as a father, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Once in the Netherlands, Eveline mastered the Dutch language and started working in the hospitality industry. In 1999, she opened the first wok restaurant in the Netherlands. Later followed MOOD Rotterdam, Tilburg and MOOD To Go in Roermond, De Kreeftenbar, Wynwood and Fish & Chips (Chaijä). During the 2016 World Championship Chinese Cuisine, Eveline won a gold medal with her dessert. Not to mention, she has 2 successful programs on 24 Kitchen in which she creates dishes from traditional Asian cuisine.
*Eveline Wu will be attending on Sunday only.
Nini Nori
Nini was born in Vietnam and grew up in the Netherlands. From a young age, she loved
her mother’s cooking—even though she was never allowed to help in the kitchen, which
led her to learn everything online. After attending hospitality school, where she never
quite felt at home, she started a TikTok channel just for fun. With great success, she
gained the confidence to open her very own Vietnamese restaurant. Today, Nini
continues to share her passion by creating TikTok videos about food, hospitality, and the
sense of togetherness that food brings.
Gaming
Meet the gamers of Heroes Made in Asia! Whether you’re a fan of esports, streaming, or casual gaming, this is the place to experience the best of gaming. Get to know FishanatorNL, Vantox and other guests who will be announced soon.
FishanatorNL
FishanatorNL, also known as Chris Hoolwerf, is a Dutch streamer and content creator with a passion for gaming and entertainment.
He started his online journey on YouTube with Let’s Play videos and later transitioned to Twitch, where he has since become a Twitch Partner. He also built a fanbase on TikTok with his quirky dance moves.
With thousands of followers across all platforms, he is known for his energetic streams and humorous remarks. Besides gaming, he has musical ambitions and has released several gaming parodies.
With his enthusiasm and versatility, FishanatorNL is a well-established name in the Dutch gaming and streaming community.
Vantox
Vantox is a professional Mario Kart player and a streamer/content creator with tremendous passion and talent. He started streaming for fun in 2022, but that quickly changed. That same year, he flew to Las Vegas for Edgeguard, where he won the Mario Kart Championship. In 2023, he also managed to take victory at Momocon in Atlanta! In addition to his international successes, he is also a no less than four-time Benelux champion!
In addition to his competitive career, Vantox also streams on Twitch as a Twitch partner. With his friendly community, in which he often plays games together with followers, and thousands of followers on multiple platforms, he is an indispensable name within the Mario Kart world.
Ramses
Ramses is a leading name in the European Super Smash Bros. Ultimate scene. Since he started playing in 2009, he has risen to become a top player, known for his unique style of play with the character Shulk. In addition to his achievements as a player, Ramses has also established himself as a coach, commentator and content creator since 2020. His analytical approach and deep knowledge of the game make him a valued coach and an inspiration to many players.
With thousands of followers on Twitter, subscribers on YouTube and followers on Twitch, Ramses shares not only his expertise, but also his humorous and sharp tweets. Whether he is coaching, commenting during tournaments, or creating entertaining content, Ramses remains a key figure in the Smash community.
Hosts Main Stage
Confusion and Mahir, hosts of the Dango Discourse Animanga Talkshow, bring their love for anime, gaming, and Japanese culture to Heroes Made in Asia! Joining them is Justin, a voice actor passionate about anime and creating fun Dutch dubs. Together, they’re ready to make the main stage unforgettable!
Confusion
Confusion is one of the two hosts of the Dango Discourse Animanga Talkshow alongside Mahir.
In 2009, Confusion embarked on his anime journey, which quickly blossomed into a deep and lasting passion for Japanese culture. This passion expanded beyond anime to include Japanese music, pop culture, language, and a trip to Japan.
Confusion has spent years immersing himself in all things Japan including working in a Japanese izakaya for two years. Confusion brings the valuable insights that he has gained throughout the years to each episode of the show. Whether diving into the latest anime trends or exploring lesser-known cultural gems.
As co-host of the Dango Discourse Confusion offers a unique perspective and a contagious enthusiasm that fuels every conversation.
Mahir
Mahir is the second hosts of the Dango Discourse Animanga Talkshow, alongside Con-chan. A lifelong gamer, he started with the SNES and N64 and has been a massive geek ever since, with a deep love for gaming, anime, cartoons & comics.
His passion for animanga began in 2006, evolving into content creation through multiple YouTube channels, Twitch streaming, and now Dango Discourse. He has even appeared twice on Daniël Lippens’ Twitch talk show.
Fueled by his love for anime and gaming, Mahir has even traveled to Japan & is traveling to Korea in May. Together with his co-host, he’s bringing fresh energy to the scene, building a welcoming and safe community for all kinds of fans!
Justin Sabio
Hey there! I’m Justin—A Dutch and English voice actor on a quest to become a Japanese one too!
I’m a gamer, freelance voice actor, and all-around performing arts enthusiast. Dutch is my first language, but I picked up English through gameplay videos and (shamefully) Minecraft roleplays. My love for voice acting started when I began mimicking video game characters and their lines.
Of course, anime played a huge role too! While I prefer original Japanese versions, I also appreciate how dubs are written and performed. That passion led me to bring the same fun to Dutch—creating dubs no one asked for but (hopefully) make some (un)fortunate viewers smile!
Special Guest Program
