Special Featured Guest

Brian Mathis is a U.S. voice actor and stage performer based in Texas. Since beginning his voice career in the late 1990s—his earliest credited anime dub being The Vision of Escaflowne—he has contributed to over 140 titles with FUNimation (now Crunchyroll), Sentai Filmworks, Sound Cadence, OkraTron 5000, and many more.

Mathis is celebrated for embodying memorable characters such as Monkey D. Garp in One Piece, Elias Ainsworth in The Ancient Magus’ Bride, and Macao Conbolt in Fairy Tail. His versatility shines further in roles like Juzo Okita in Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199, the Narrator in Space Battleship Tiramisu, and Videaux in Re:RideD. Beyond anime, he appeared in works such as Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies and Evangelion.

Outside the studio, Mathis is an accomplished stage actor and singer, deeply committed to union theater productions. He’s also a talented musician who enjoys guitar and drums. Impromptu concert anyone??

A fan-favorite in both the anime and theater communities, Mathis seamlessly balances voice roles, live performance, and music—a multifaceted talent whose warm personality and expert craftsmanship continue to inspire audiences around the world.

Mr. Mathis will be signing autographs and taking selfies all weekend long. So grab those DVDs, Funko Pops and your favorite anime figures and toys and come see us August 23rd and 24th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. And don't forget to give a warm welcome to Brian as he makes his first visit to the capital city!!!