Anime Midwest

Anime Midwest The most amazing anime convention ever! Join us in Chicago for amazing cosplay, massive concerts, amazing guests, and a giant dealer hall.
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One of the biggest and most event-packed anime conventions, coming to Chicago July 4th weekend at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL! This is going to be one of the biggest, most exciting events to come to Chicago in a long time! Thousands of fans will converge to meet guests, attend events, cosplay, and beyond.

Come meet an incredible lineup of guests at Anime Midwest and experience the convention like never before. Connect face-...
05/04/2026

Come meet an incredible lineup of guests at Anime Midwest and experience the convention like never before. Connect face-to-face with your favorite voice actors, TV and film performers, video game creators, musicians, and artists who bring the worlds you love to life. Dive deeper into fandom with panels, Q&As, autograph sessions, and live performances, and discover new perspectives from cultural experts and industry professionals.

Whether you’re here to meet a longtime favorite or find someone new to follow, our guest roster offers something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to interact, learn, and create unforgettable memories with the talented people behind the stories, characters, and music that inspire you.

05/03/2026

Welcome LERALDO ANZALDUA! Leraldo is a Voice Over performer in Audiobook, Audio drama, podcast, video game, movie and tv English dub and more. He is a Voice Over performer for Anime with titles on Hulu, Netflix, Crunchyroll, HiDive, Cartoon Network: Adult Swim. Notable titles include: Kei Tsukishima – Haikyu!, Ryo Kurokiba – Food Wars!, Noda – Angel Beats, Takashi Komuro – High School of the Dead, Largo – One Piece, and many more! He has been a motion capture performer and fight director for film with Sony Pictures International in Tokyo, Japan. He has been a Motion Capture Fight Director & Talent for video games in Stockholm & Uppsala, Sweden. www.leraldoanzaldua.com

Come meet some fantastic guests at Anime Midwest! Meet your favorite voice actors, TV actors, video game staff, musician...
04/24/2026

Come meet some fantastic guests at Anime Midwest! Meet your favorite voice actors, TV actors, video game staff, musicians, artists, performers, culture experts, and more at the convention.

Come out and meet an incredible lineup of guests at Anime Midwest and experience the convention like never before. Conne...
04/19/2026

Come out and meet an incredible lineup of guests at Anime Midwest and experience the convention like never before. Connect face-to-face with your favorite voice actors, TV and film performers, video game creators, musicians, and artists who bring the worlds you love to life. Dive deeper into fandom with panels, Q&As, autograph sessions, and live performances, and discover new perspectives from cultural experts and industry professionals.

Whether you’re here to meet a longtime favorite or find someone new to follow, our guest roster offers something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to interact, learn, and create unforgettable memories with the talented people behind the stories, characters, and music that inspire you.

04/18/2026

Phil Parsons is a prominent American voice actor best known for his long-standing work with Crunchyroll (formerly Funimation) and OkraTron 5000. Born on November 8, 1968, in Los Angeles, he has been a professional voice actor for over twenty years, making his debut in 2002 as Sir Archer in Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao’s Treasure. Parsons is most famously recognized as the voice of the Saiyan warrior Nappa in the Dragon Ball franchise, a role he has voiced consistently across Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super, and numerous video games.

Beyond his signature role in Dragon Ball, Parsons is celebrated for portraying gritty, powerful, and authoritative characters. His most notable credits include Kenny Ackerman in Attack on Titan, Renji Yomo in Tokyo Ghoul, Captain Buccaneer and Major General Hakuro in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and Leonard Burns in Fire Force. He also voices Klaus Von Reinherz in Blood Blockade Battlefront, Az**el in High School DxD, and Tensei Iida (Ingenium) in My Hero Academia. Most recently, he took over the role of Gajeel Redfox in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest following the departure of David Wald.

Ian Russell is an award-winning British voice actor working internationally from studios in both the UK and the USA. Wit...
04/18/2026

Ian Russell is an award-winning British voice actor working internationally from studios in both the UK and the USA. With a warm, versatile voice and a knack for character work, Ian brings stories to life across video games, animation, commercials, corporate narration, and more.

You might recognise his voice from games like Payday 2/3, Warhammer 40k, Game of Thrones, and Elder Scrolls. His performances have earned him several One Voice Awards, including “Best Gaming Performance (Male)” and “Male Voiceover Artist of the Year.” Whether it’s a gritty villain or a friendly explainer, Ian delivers with style, clarity, and personality.

He’s worked with big names like GlaxoSmithKline, Intel, Asahi SuperDry, Bentley, and the UN, but he’s just as passionate about indie projects and helping new creators find their voice. Ian records on both sides of the Atlantic, and is available either from city based studios or from home using high quality equipment and remote connections like Source‑Connect and ipDTL.

Outside the booth, Ian is active in the VO community—mentoring, speaking, and sharing what he’s learned over the years. He’s all about keeping things creative, collaborative, and fun—whether he’s behind the mic or helping others get started.

Do you like MUSIC? Our favorite DJ and voice actor is BACK!
04/16/2026

Do you like MUSIC? Our favorite DJ and voice actor is BACK!

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Rosemont, IL
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