Panel Geeks consists of two Philadelphia-area sisters(the co-founders of Nijicon) and self-proclaimed BLERDS(Black nerds). This dynamic duo LOVES all things geeky and have decided to take their talents hosting panels on the road to major anime conventions all along the East Coast. Panel Geeks focuses on adding diversity programming to Read more…
Otaku Brain Trust is a group of otaku who run educational, informative, and entertaining anime panels in the DMV. After running separate panels at cons from Otakon, Katsucon, and Anime USA for over a decade, they recently joined forces to make even better panels on topics ranging from idols to Read more…
Returning once again is Anime USA’s own resident performer, DJ Nak. Nak has performed at many shows over the past 20 years. Venues include Katsucon rave and lounge, Magfest, NYAF, well and of course Anime USA!
With a sound that’s been supported by the likes of Hardwell, Dash Berlin, and Nicky Romero, Evan Wilder has been making a name for himself with his releases on Revealed Recordings, Glow Records, Fanfare, and other notable labels. His music has gained support from some of the biggest names in Read more…
Asheru —aka “The stone that the builder refused” is a Peabody award winning writer, veteran educator, US State Department Global Hip Hop Cultural Ambassador, and social entrepreneur hailing from Washington DC. He has a Hip Hop music career spanning over two decades as an independent, international Hip Hop artist, releasing Read more…
Shing02 is a Japanese born multi lingual MC, artist and activist that gained worldwide fame as the lyricist on the theme song “Battlecry” for the ground-breaking anime series “Samurai Champloo” which sparked a crossover cultural movement audiences between hip Hop, Anime, b-boying and Jazz music. “Battlcry” has become one of Read more…
Chris Cardwell, better known by his stage name, DJ Taylor Senpai, started his professional DJ career in 2010. Chris developed an ear for blending music at a young age and began working with the audio and visual department at his church. DjTaylorSenpai has established himself to be a very innovative Read more…
Blake G has freestyled for thousands of people, online and in venues around the world. He broke into the scene with his livestreams, where he would shout-out users and rap their comments, no matter how bizarre. His unwavering delivery and smooth flows astounded viewers, and made them feel included in Read more…
Joe Hernandez is a Southern California native, earning his Bachelors of Theater Arts from California State University, Fullerton. Since 2015, Joe has been a freelance Voice Actor with credits in video games such as, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Kingdom Hearts III, Read more…
The Goddess of Shred, CreateLadyJ is consistently breaking the mold of what can be done by a female MC. Her aggressive style is often described as a “punch in the face” by fans and a wake-up call by newcomers. CreateLadyJ’s ultimate goal is to motivate the masses with her motto,“Create Read more…