Guests
Performing Guest Vtuber Guest
Aida Lyra
Aida Lyra is a “retired” celestial idol turned VTuber who has settled on Earth to share her passion for music! As a vocalist, mixer, graphic designer, and streamer, she brings a unique blend of [...]
Performing Guest
Allure Crew
Allure Crew is an Orange County based dance team that performs all throughout SoCal. They focus mainly on K-pop Covers and Performances as well as J-pop and original choreography. Website Link: https://www.instagram.com/allure.crew
Media Guest
Always429
I am an enthusiastic person with love to take photos on any amazing events located in SoCal. I am recently more focus on anime event relate to cosplay and live performance to support the [...]
Industry Guest
Andrew Taraba
The innovative founder of KTactical, a tactical brand with an anime twist. Andrew is also an industry member of the gaming industry, having collaborated with renowned gaming companies such as World of Warships and [...]
Cosplay Guest
Anjoupear Cosplay
With over 14 years of experience, Anjou has mastered the art of cosplay—modeling and creating stunning costumes from anime, video games, as well as original fantasy designs. Not only has she built an impressive [...]
Performing Guest Vtuber Guest
anoravt
Ohanora! I’m anora and I like to make music 🦈💤 I’m a VTuber that writes raps and songs about nerdy stuff 😀 When I’m not working on my music I like to chat and [...]
Performing Guest
Arcane Maid Cafe
Arcane Maid Cafe is a brick and mortar Akihabara inspired maid cafe located in Arcadia, CA! They will be performing various anime and j-pop covers at AniFest! Website Link: https://arcanecafe.com
Performing Guest Vtuber Guest
Ashton Marten
Ashton Marten is a retro-loving roller-skating rodent girl race queen VTuber! 🐭💨💨💨 As a race queen, she waves the flag at the race track to get the show started! She loves to stream retro [...]
Performing Guest
Bria
This performer is a cosplayer and kaigai idol based in Southern California, and has the hopes of putting a smile on everyone’s face. A shining idol here to brighten up your day. Who could [...]
Cosplay Guest
Callista Cosplay
From performing onstage and working as an actor to MCing in cosplay, Callista Cosplay brings the energy and passion to every project. A true extrovert with over 10 years of performance training and experience [...]
Performing Guest
Candy Bomber
Southern California based Anisong and J-Rock cover band: Candy Bomber will rock your socks off with their eccentric humor and high energy performance! Get your Wota-gei moves ready and show us your final form!
Performing Guest
CodeZ
Hello I’m CodeZ I have been preforming since January of 2024, cosplaying since 2018, Guesting & Judging since 2023. I love being on the stage singing my heart out as I see the crowds [...]
Performing Guest
Cosplays In Motion
We are Cosplays In Motion. We look forward to combining Cosplaying and Partner dancing with our favorite fandoms and sharing it with our community! We do a wide variety of partner dances in various [...]
Performing Guest
EmoRain
EmoRain is a group that spreads the love of anime/Japanese music through musical performances. Our members specialize in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and dance performances. We feature performers of all skill levels to ensure [...]
Media Guest
Gil Castro-Petres (SoCal News Group)
I am a photographer with the Daily Breeze Newspaper. Website Link: https://N/A
Industry Guest
Giselle Fernandez
Non-binary actor based in Los Angeles, voicing Ellen Joe in Zenless Zone Zero, Milio in League of Legends, and Princess Daisy in Super Mario Bros. Wonder Website Link: https://x.com/GZFernVO
Industry Guest
igloosunday
iglooSUNDAY is a photographer who covers various musical and cultural events in the US and Asia. Working with artists, performers, and influencers internationally, he’s excited to capture all the excitement at AniFest 2024. Don’t [...]
Cosplay Guest
Kai matcha
Hi everyone! I’m an official socal overwatch cosplayer, and I’ve been handcrafting my cosplays for over 10 years now. I love working on new cosplays for gaming and anime, and I’m always happy to [...]
Industry Guest Media Guest
Kal Smith
Kal Smith aka ItsGoodBurgerEd is a SAG Actor, Cosplayer, & Content Creator. He curates content around his most popular cosplay “Ed from GoodBurger”. The cosplay accuracy earned him recognition from Nickelodeon Studios. If Kal [...]
Industry Guest
Kelly Baskin
Voice actor Kelly Baskin can be heard in animation, video games, anime, commercials, and more. Notable titles include Genshin Impact, Persona 3: Reload, Gundam Seed Freedom, Trails Through Daybreak, Fire Emblem Heroes, Gunvolt 3, [...]
Industry Guest
Kelly Ohanian
Kelly Ohanian is a professional voice actor for video games, animation, and more! Most notably, she can be heard as Bridget in Guilty Gear: Strive, Mint in Arknights, Flan in Epic Seven, Camille in [...]
Industry Guest Media Guest
Krystal Kitsune
Krystal Kitsune is an anime journalist and content creator based in Los Angeles. She’s the founder of The Kitsune Network, a media outlet focused on all things anime. From interviewing voice actors to covering [...]
Performing Guest Vtuber Guest
Lumin Tsukiboshi
Supernova Superstar trying not to destroy your galaxy! ….Today! Visiting your galaxy from Tokyo, Celestial VSinger and VTuber Lumin loves boomer anime songs and lighting up the night sky with her explosive vocals! Website [...]
Cosplay Guest
Maid Arana
Arana is a cosplayer and musician from Tokyo, now based in Los Angeles! She has been a guest cosplayer for Overwatch and Guilty Gear Strive, and loves sharing her passion for game and anime [...]
Cosplay Guest
Maid Kaelyn
Kaelyn is a Canadian Twitch streamer and cosplayer based in Southern California. She started streaming in 2020 after meeting with so many incredible people in the gaming and cosplay communities. You’ll often find her [...]
Cosplay Guest
Maid Lele
Lele is an avid cosplayer, who has participated in many events abroad and recently in LA! She is also maid idol at Arcane Maid Cafe! Come cheer her on during Arcane Maid Cafe’s performance [...]
Performing Guest
Paprika Mari
Paprika Mari is the lead vocalist for Candy Bomber, a multi-genre pop band based in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder and vocal coach of Idol Academy, an entertainment and performance based music/dance [...]
Cosplay Guest
MeloMelo
Hello! IM a cosplayer from China, I have been doing cosplay for nearly ten years. I really enjoy interacting & being professional with my audience and have a wide connections within the Asian anime [...]
Performing Guest
BunnieStars
We are BunnieStars, a southern California anime and video game cover group! Website Link: https://www.instagram.com/bunniestars1
Cosplay Guest
Migi (mp5_senpai)
Local socal craftmans and official Overwatch cosplayer. I love all things pop culture and gaming, been into the hobby for years and enjoy helping others with their project. Website Link: https://www.instagram.com/mp5_senpai?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Cosplay Guest
Maid Nagi
Nagi is an American Twitch streamer, cosplayer, music composer, and performing DJ! Website Link: https://maidnagi.com/
Performing Guest Vtuber Guest
Nana Asteria
The song of the galaxy reincarnation who wishes to touch your heart. When she’s not being PON, she’s actually super cool and good at singing! Hear the galaxy’s powerful emotional voice! Website Link: https://www.youtube.com/@nanaasteria/
Performing Guest
Nekopuf
Nekopuf is a passionate sailor cat idol based in LA, starting off by singing covers in her closet at home. She now makes the stage at AniFest to perform a variety of anime and [...]
Performing Guest
Ichigo Idols
We are Ichigo Idols! We are a cosplay idol cover group based in Southern California that loves all things cute, pink, & idol. We can’t wait to meet & perform for everyone! Website Link: [...]
Performing Guest Vtuber Guest
Otoharu Riyo
Representing IRIAM US as their number one shrimp pink idol boy upon their USA debut on November 15th, 2024, Riyo has solidified his place as a hardworking force to be reckoned with through his [...]
Cosplay Guest
Rai
Rai is a California cosplayer who loves cosplaying all anime girlies, from kawaii to bada$$ and beyond! She started out cosplaying by self-shooting during the pandemic, then moved to Tokyo for 1.5 years, where [...]
Performing Guest
EchoHeart
We are an anisong cover band! Website Link: https://linktr.ee/bandechoheart
Performing Guest Vtuber Guest
ShibaMaru_VT
Shiba Maru is a waitress and performing idol at your very own local dog cafe. Since 2020, Maru has enjoyed streaming a variety of games, vocal performances, charity fundraisers, and special events on Twitch [...]
Performing Guest
Tenko ☆彡
Tenko ☆彡 returns to Anifest once again to bring some cheer and fun! She has been performing for over a year in the Idol scene, and she has loved it from the beginning! You [...]
Performing Guest Vtuber Guest
Utano Pandora
A panda idol from the UK who longs to be on the big stage! Utano Pandora has been on the Vtubing scene since her 2021 debut and continues to make her dreams a reality [...]
Performing Guest
Yurika
Yurika is an kaigai idol and cosplayer with a unique duality—an angelic doll in shades of black and white. Her signature motif, the “Lighthouse Jellyfish”, symbolizes healing and renewal. With every performance, she hopes [...]