Voice actors, celebrities, and entertainers – all waiting to see you this summer!
Our incredible special guests are a HUGE part of METROCON! Take a look at our guest list below, and scroll all the way down for detailed autograph information in our FAQ! Our guest lineup receives frequent updates leading up to the event, so be sure to check back often to see who will be at METROCON this year!
From voice actors to producers and directors, these folks are titans of the anime and gaming industry, and can’t wait to meet all of their amazing fans!
Industry Guest info for 2027 is coming soon!
AJ Beckles - Voice Actor
AJ is most notably known for voicing Ken “Okarun” Takakura in DAN DA DAN, Sugilite in Honkai Star Rail, Takemichi Hanagaki in Tokyo Revengers Michizou Tachihara in Bungo Stray Dogs , Kaname Tosen in Bleach, Jaxon Cross in Beyblade X, and many more! HE ALSO LOVES FOOD!!
Autograph/Photo Pricing:
Regular Personal Item – $40
Premium Item (pop, figure, etc.) – $70
Selfie – $30
8 x 10 (with autograph) – $40
8 x 10 Holographic (with autograph) – $50
11 x 17 (with autograph) – $50
11 x 17 Holographic (with autograph) – $60
COMBO – Add a selfie to your autograph for only $20
Anjali Kunapaneni - Voice Actor
“Anjali is a voice actor known for their work as Coco (Witch Hat Atelier), Roy (Pokémon), Yuki Tsukumo (Jujutsu Kaisen), Shi Qingxuan (Heaven Official’s Blessing), Ayaka (Fate/strange Fake), Lemon (Mashle), Dori (Genshin Impact), Sushang (Honkai Star Rail), Alma (Monster Hunter Wilds), Feri (Trails), Lalah Sune (Gundam), Sakura (Nikke), Shinigami (Master Detective Archives: Rain Code), Kiruko (Heavenly Delusion), Yuri (Gnosia), Miori Mito (Racal Does Not Dream), Immi & Mimi (Yu-Gi-Oh!), Quadra/Pri Forsythe (Beyblade), Jessica Alkirk (Lunar), Sachertorte Cookie (Cookie Run), plus Trainers Danika & Courtney and Pokemon Dipplin, Tarountula, & Pincurchin (Pokémon). And more!”
Autograph/Photo Pricing:
Personal Photo – $30 ($10 off with any item)
Standard Autograph – $40
+$10 for Large or Holo Print
+$20 for Large AND Holo Print
+$30 for Lenticular Print
Recording – $50
Premium Autograph (Cards, Non-Funko Figures, Props, etc) – $60
Funko Figures – $70
+$10 for Drawing (per side)
+$10 for quote (up to 5 words)
+$20 for 2x quote (up to 5 more words, longer is custom price)
Alex Rochon - Voice Actor
Alex Rochon is a Toronto-based voice actor, born and raised there since 1993. A goofball known for his boisterous character, before being cast as the wacky AI Caine in The Amazing Digital Circus, Alex acted in various fan projects, fan dubs, and YouTube videos for his own channel and others. He continues to be a part of the indie animation world, having played bit parts in Pain Girl and Monkey Wrench.
Fun fact: he once voiced not one, but two talking pieces of poop in a series of toilet safety ads for the City of Hamilton… and he couldn’t be prouder.
Autograph/Photo Pricing:
From incredible makers to awesome photographers – we’ve invited some of the most recognizable names in cosplay and some incredible rising stars – and they can’t wait to meet you this summer!
Cassandra Cosplays - Cosplay Guest
Cassandra Ariel is so excited to be returning to METROCON for a third year! Cassandra has been part of the cosplay community for almost 12 years now, guesting, hosting, moderating/speaking on Panels, and judging at Conventions nationally and internationally for 7 years. Specializing in cosplay makeup, performance, and design, Cassandra hopes to inspire and educate cosplayers on how cosplay can be attainable and accessible for anyone, and a welcoming community for all.
DarkLadyCosplay - Cosplay Guest
Kira Arlayna aka DarkLadyCosplay has been cosplaying for nearly 20 years this year. Having cosplayed from Video Games, Anime, and everything in between. For the past 7 years she’s dedicated herself to cosplaying World Of Warcraft, and other Blizzard Entertainment games. Dark Lady was honored with being chosen as the featured cosplayer in “World of Warcraft In Real Life” and has worked with them on multiple occasions across their franchisees. Shes also worked for various other companies across the gaming industry. She’s a voice as well for cosplayers with illness and disabilities, having those daily struggles herself. She believes that cosplay is for everyone and at its core should always be about fun! She encourages everyone to take the dive into cosplaying! Make, commission, buy, or thrift to experience and enjoy all the magic cosplay has to offer!
Ranger Sylvanas, Alleria and Whitemane: Tight Photography
Lor’themar photos: ADHDeeDee
JazzTheBat - Cosplay Guest
Jazz is an accomplished costumer, cosplayer and overall nerd with a mission of being a voice of empowerment and inclusivity across cosplay and geek spaces. From illustration, to design, to foam work and beyond, Jazz is a multifaceted artist that strives to use her talents to inspire people of all backgrounds to make their fantasies into reality.
Pins-Snip Cosplay - Cosplay Guest
Pins and Snip have been cosplaying together since the early 2010s. They’re known for their award-winning, larger-than-life competition cosplays, such as the Landsknecht Mario Bros., Aku from Samurai Jack, Samurai Darth Vader and Stormtrooper, and Madness of Mission Six’s Pacman Ghosts.
Their costumes are a love letter to historical methods, incorporating techniques from a wide variety of cultures and centuries into their cosplays. And when not competing, you can be assured they will create fun, obscure cosplays upcycled from thrift store finds or cosplaying a very particular pair of Plague Doctor and Nurse.
Interested in being a Cosplay Guest at METROCON?
Click below to submit an application to our Cosplay Team!
Our goal is to bring in a variety of cosplay guests from national, award-winning cosplayers, to local Florida cosplayers, and special guests such as makers, cosplay content creators, performers, and cosplay photographers that we feel are vital to our wonderful cosplay community. We also aim to showcase diverse and disabled cosplayers in our space, and encourage cosplayers/creators from underrepresented communities to please apply!
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
Guest panelists, performers, and other talented folks we’ve brought in to make METROCON the most amazing weekend ever, and ensure you never have a shortage of things to do!
Entertainment Guest Info for 2027 is coming soon!
Next Stage - Entertainment Guests
Caleb has continued to grow his career in various opportunities abroad including performing in anime series such as メイドインアビス (Made In Abyss), 怪獣8号 (Kaiju No. 8), and the North American animation show, RWBY. He was also the tenor vocalist for the first North American tour of “Naruto: The Symphonic Experience” (VIZ Media), and has been featured in video game soundtracks such as The Pathless (Giant Squid), The Outer Worlds 2 (Xbox Game Studios), and Cookie Run: Braverse (Devsisters). He has also facilitated several charity projects helmed by colleague Mason Liberman, which included songs featuring the English and Japanese cast of 僕のヒーローアカデミア (My Hero Academia) and work with the Japan-based non-profit, Anime Supporters, on an original animation to promote fair and living wages for local, Japanese animators.
Carolina Manga Library
The Carolina Manga Library is a non-profit organization that sets up free libraries at conventions, schools, hospitals, and public libraries for all attendees to enjoy. They bring over 5000 manga, American graphic novels and webcomics to their events. By setting up a quiet place for people to relax at conventions, the Library seeks to promote literacy through the medium that they love.
The Library was founded in 2013. Since then, the Library has been guests at conventions all over the eastern United States and their collection becomes larger with every passing month, having expanded to all forms of graphic novels. Their expert staff of librarians and library assistants are also experts in all things manga and graphic novels, so feel free to ask them for recommendations for new series! They will be taking donations of used manga and comics during the convention, so clean off your shelves!
Entertainment Stew
Entertainment Stew (E-Stew) is an edutainment company that specializes in the application of critical thinking to entertainment. To accomplish its goal, E-Stew produces its unique brand of edutainment-based tabletop games, podcasts, films, and art, and performs panels at both fan and academic conventions.
We’ve partnered with several amazing content creators to help share the amazing METROCON experience with fans around the world online! Come find them at METROCON this year and grab a selfie, or find them on social media and watch for their exclusive METROCON content!
Content Creator Partner Info for 2027 is coming soon!!
Brennnndon - Content Creator
Chriz Lee - Content Creator
Chriz Lee here! Host of the “Digitallee Tired Podcast”. I started creating online content in 2008, and I’ve done a bit of everything since: editing AMVs (Anime Music Videos), then moving to comedy skits, short films, and cosplay photography. In the last few years, I’ve focused on being an interviewer/host. I mainly focus on interviewing artists of all kinds. I love art, and having the opportunity to learn more about an artist and their craft is one of my favorite things. So don’t be a stranger!
NessiPoodle - Content Creator
NessiPoodle is a cosplayer, an advocate for local nerdiness, and loves to bring people together! From guesting at multiple local conventions and performing in over 10 idol showcases to co-founding Sweet Abyss Maid Cafe and hosting local events in Tampa, she is a true entertainer in the community! Nessi was runner-up for Creative Lofting’s “Best of the Bay” as Best Cosplayer in 2025 and has won first place in the Lip Sync Battle at Tampa Bay Comic Con two years in a row! She thanks her many lovely friends in this community: vendors, artists, tech professionals, sewing, makeup, and cosplay artists, idols, maid cafes, and so many more groups. With Metrocon 2017 as her first convention, her life hasn’t been the same since! This community makes her smile and feel so loved and special to be who she is today!
Professor Doffy - Content Creator
Professor Doffy is an anime and gaming content creator who has been creating engaging content for the past year. Known for interactive segments like character builds, rankings, draft battles, and fun gaming debates, he brings high energy and community involvement to every event. With a strong passion for anime, especially One Piece, he loves connecting with fellow fans and turning shared fandom moments into unforgettable experiences.
Trevohnnthetitan - Content Creator
Trevohnnthetitan has been Cosplaying for almost a decade now, he’s been an avid supporter of POC cosplayers and LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the cosplay community. He’s best known for his Rooftop Videos (Gatsby, Gambit, Kratos) and his Viral Sound “KENDRICK DROP ANOTHER DISS TRACK!” He’s always wanted to inspire others to join the cosplay community and find friends here, because in his words “Everyone deserves to put on the mask.”
Interested in being a Content Creator partner? Applications for 2027 Open Soon!!
