Last year marked our first for having industry guests, and their presence lended so much to the convention that we're having more coming in for 2008! Learning more about the industry we all love so much, as well as the energy they were able to put out to their fans have made them an invaluable addition to Ai-Kon's lineup.
Guests
Christopher Ayres
Christopher Ayres has been working professionally in theatre, television and film since the age of 6. He currently works as a voice actor for ADV Films and FUNimation Entertainment, and recently started working as an A.D.R. Director for ADV Films. His first project for the studio was the hit anime musical comedy The Nerima Daikon Brothers, and also served as the director for Xenosaga: The Animation, and Magikano.
Some of Chris' best known voice acting roles include 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, and Koji in Godanner. Chris also works as a professional fight director and has enjoyed bringing his workshop “Mock Combat for Cosplay” to many conventions.
Greg Ayres
Greg Ayres is not your average voice actor. The once "Fanboy" turned VA started working for ADV Films just a few years ago, and in that short time managed to snag two of his favorite roles in anime. He was thrilled to voice the role of his favorite character Son Goku in Saiyuki, then just one year later Kaworu Nagisa in the Director's Cut of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Since then, he has appeared in a wide variety of roles in your favorite programs.
When he's not in a booth with headphones on, you can usually find him sporting headphones of another variety behind "the decks". A veteran nightclub DJ of many years, Greg has really enjoyed the opportunity of doing something else that he truly loves. From packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of The Knitting Factory (NYC), Greg never misses an opportunity to share his love of music with anyone who will listen.
Johnny Yong Bosch
Johnny Yong Bosch is best known for his role as the Black Ranger, Adam Park, in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, while notable voice-acting roles include Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, Vash the Stampede in Trigun, Renton Thurston in Eureka Seven, Yuji "Saku" Sakurai in Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, Nero in Capcom's Devil May Cry 4 for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, and most recently as Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass. Bosch's latest live-action film, Broken Path, will also be shown at Ai-Kon 2008.
Please note that all guest appearances are subject to change due to work-related or personal circumstances. Ai-Kon is not responsible for cancellations, missed flights, or other unforeseen circumstances. Admission refunds will NOT be given.
