Kawaii Kon's Third Guest Announcement for the 2013 Show
Kawaii Kon's Third Guest Announcement for the 2013 Show
Honolulu, HI – February 7, 2013 - Kawaii Kon, Hawaii's premier anime convention and conference is proud to announce its newest guests to the 2013 lineup.
Toshio Furukawa – Seiyuu
Considered to be one of the most iconic voice actors (seiyuu) for more than 30 years, Toshio Furukawa has voiced well over a 100 titles in anime, television and video games. Toshio Furukawa's characters have been fan favorites for decades: Gundam, Dr. Slump, Urusei Yatsura, Sailor Moon, Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), Patlabor, Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Samurai Champloo, One Piece and many more. Some of his most notable roles include Portgaz D. Ace in One Piece, Piccolo in Dragon Ball Z, and Kai Shiden in Mobile Suit Gundam. In addition to being a distinguished voice actor, Furukawa is also a narrator, actor, playwright and guitarist.
About Kawaii Kon: Kawaii Kon is dedicated to creating a broader awareness of, and appreciation for Japanese animation by celebrating the richness of this artform. Through cooperation with the community, Kawaii Kon hopes to facilitate growth of the anime, manga and related industries in Hawaii and beyond. In addition to providing a central event for fans and enthusiasts, Kawaii Kon seeks to become a vehicle for sharing and disseminating industry information. Kawaii Kon also provides the community and related industries the opportunity to network and conduct business.
Kawaii Kon will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center from March 15 to 17, 2013. For more information please visit: www.kawaii-kon.org
Honolulu, HI – February 7, 2013 - Kawaii Kon, Hawaii's premier anime convention and conference is proud to announce its newest guests to the 2013 lineup.
Toshio Furukawa – Seiyuu
Considered to be one of the most iconic voice actors (seiyuu) for more than 30 years, Toshio Furukawa has voiced well over a 100 titles in anime, television and video games. Toshio Furukawa's characters have been fan favorites for decades: Gundam, Dr. Slump, Urusei Yatsura, Sailor Moon, Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), Patlabor, Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Samurai Champloo, One Piece and many more. Some of his most notable roles include Portgaz D. Ace in One Piece, Piccolo in Dragon Ball Z, and Kai Shiden in Mobile Suit Gundam. In addition to being a distinguished voice actor, Furukawa is also a narrator, actor, playwright and guitarist.
About Kawaii Kon: Kawaii Kon is dedicated to creating a broader awareness of, and appreciation for Japanese animation by celebrating the richness of this artform. Through cooperation with the community, Kawaii Kon hopes to facilitate growth of the anime, manga and related industries in Hawaii and beyond. In addition to providing a central event for fans and enthusiasts, Kawaii Kon seeks to become a vehicle for sharing and disseminating industry information. Kawaii Kon also provides the community and related industries the opportunity to network and conduct business.
Kawaii Kon will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center from March 15 to 17, 2013. For more information please visit: www.kawaii-kon.org