Meet our Special Guests For Anime Iwai Zodiac!


Meet Elsie Lovelock! 
Elsie is an accomplished singer with a passion for music that shines through in every performance. And we’re beyond excited to announce that she’s coming all the way from the UK to join us as our first international guest!
This will also be Elsie's first time in Florida! Don’t miss her live at Anime Iwai on Saturday, November 16th for a special concert where she’ll take the stage and deliver a performance you won’t want to miss.
Elsie Lovelock is a dynamic and versatile voice actress known for her captivating performances in animation, video games, and beyond. Some titles she has lent her voice to include Baldur’s Gate 3, Genshin Impact, Digimon, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius: War of the Visions, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and many MANY more.With a voice that can range from sweet and soothing to powerful and commanding, Elsie has brought to life a wide array of characters that fans around the world have come to love. You may recognize her from her iconic role as Charlie Morningstar in the animated sensation "Hazbin Hotel" the pilot, Mommy Long Legs in Poppy Playtime, the lead character Nicole in the TikTok sensation game Class of 09, and her frequent collaborations with indie animation pioneers GLITCH Productions, as the protagonist Uzi in the popular animated series Murder Drones and more. Also a professional singer, she has collaborated with many content creators such as SMG4, The Angry Video Game Nerd, DAGames, CG5, Saberspark, SrPelo, and The Living Tombstone to name a few, as both a voice actor and vocalist.
Follow her journey and keep up with her latest projects – Whether she's behind the mic for a character or belting out a tune, Elsie Lovelock continues to impress and inspire with her incredible talent.

This is one voice you don't want to miss!!! 


Get Ready for Anime Iwai: Zodiac with Special Guest Elise Baughman!
We're excited to welcome the talented Elise Baughman to Anime Iwai: Zodiac, taking place on November 15th-17th, 2024!
Elise is a multi-faceted voice actress, on-camera actress, TV host, and voice over coach. Best known for her role as Pan in Dragon Ball GT and the Dragon Ball video games, Elise has brought numerous characters to life in anime, animation, and video games.
Fitting perfectly with this year's Zodiac theme, Elise has voiced key characters in the beloved Fruits Basket series, including
Momiji’s Mother
in both the original and reboot versions, and Rika in the original. She’s also known for her roles as Ayame in Yu Yu Hakusho, Yoko Okino in Case Closed, Ricky in Kiddy Grade, Sayoko in Spiral, Angelique in Burst Angel, Yukina in Girls Bravo, and many more.
In video games, you’ve heard her as Pan across the Dragon Ball franchise, Hemlock Willo in Paladins, Nu Horizons Nu Wa in SMITE, Armony Eiselstein in Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel, and many others.
Elise also voiced Mom Baxter in the animated series Boz the Bear by the Emmy award-winning producers of Barney.
Interested in voice acting? Elise also offers coaching classes! Visit EliseCoaches.com for more information.


Be sure to check out her YouTube show, Anime Adventures with Elise, where she interviews fellow anime voice actors and shares her experiences from conventions and studios. Watch it at YouTube.com/AnimeAdventures.
Follow Elise on social media to stay updated: IG/X/TikTok: @EliseBaughman FB Page: @EliseBaughmanActress

Don’t miss the chance to meet Elise at Anime Iwai: Zodiac!

Tabitha Garland Returns to Anime Iwai: Zodiac! 
We’re excited to welcome back Tabitha Garland, who joined us as a guest at Mini Iwai, and will be returning as one of our four special guests at Anime Iwai: Zodiac this Nov. 15th-17th!
Tabitha is an incredibly talented voice actor, lending her voice to anime and indie games alike. Currently working in the latest anime season at Crunchyroll Studios, she’s also known for voicing characters like Guild Quest Giver from Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Milty from The Great Cleric, and Young Neko Fukinomiya and Natea from Zero Hero.
When she’s not voice acting, Tabitha enjoys D&D, indie horror games, and sharing her theories on her YouTube channel: Alt Tab Horror. Plus, she’s a proud cat mom to her feline companion, Luna!
We can’t wait to have her back at Anime Iwai: Zodiac. Get ready to meet Tabitha in November!

Announcing Katie Wetch at Anime Iwai: Zodiac!
We’re thrilled to welcome Katie Wetch (she/they) to Anime Iwai: Zodiac this Nov. 15th-17th! Katie is an amazing actor and streamer, known for voicing beloved characters like Ayano Toki in Laid Back Camp, Gobwa in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Hibiki Otonashi in Tsukimichi Moonlit Fantasy, Wang Juan in Link Click, and many more!
You can also catch Katie as Kaoru Nagase in I Shall Survive Using Potions, Kaede Kazama
in I Got a Cheatskill in Another World, and Eulith in Zero Hero Manga.
For a full list of credits, head over to
www.katiewetch.com and be sure to follow Katie on Twitch as Lulakai, Twitter (@WetchKatie), and Instagram (
@katie_wetch).

Don’t miss the chance to meet Katie at Anime Iwai: Zodiac!
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Meet our Musical Guest 8Bit Wave!

We're thrilled to welcome 8 Bit Wave as a performing musical guest group at Anime Iwai!
8 Bit Wave brings Gamers and Anime fans alike an entirely new, exciting multimedia experience presenting years of timeless songs from classic games and shows to the modern era! All of the songs heard are personal arrangements from the minds of band members themselves.
Fans will enjoy memorable, beloved melodies from popular games such as Mario, the Legend of Zelda, Sonic, Pokemon, Final Fantasy and more! Fans will also relive their favorite moments with music from Naruto, Bleach, Inuyasha, Fairy Tail, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Cowboy Bebop just to name a few!
All of the music plays as you engage in synced videos of Gameplay or Anime scenes shown on a projector. The concerts are performed by the 8 member ensemble consisting of different Woodwinds, EWI, French Horn, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Upright & Electric Bass, Keyboard, and Drums.
Their concert is on Sunday afternoon! Also they will be playing accompaniment music during our Meads and Melodies event Saturday!
Meet our Musical Guest Miami Pixel Symphony!

First time appearing at Anime Iwai, we welcome The Miami Pixel Symphony!
Miami Pixel Symphony is dedicated to celebrating and elevating the rich tapestry of music from video games and anime. Their mission is to inspire audiences of all ages to explore and appreciate this vibrant and emotionally resonant genre through high-quality live performances, and community engagement. They are playing at Anime Iwai: Zodiac on Sunday morning November 17th, 2024.
Sweet Tooth Maid Cafe

Stop on by to visit with the Sweet Tooth Maid Cafe as they put on their show for you! It's their first time at Anime Iwai and they are excited to see you too! Check out one of their sessions on Friday and/or Sunday for your enjoyment! Tickets will be on sale soon and sold on site at con. Purchase your tickets here! Feel free to check out their socials
▪︎Facebook.com/SweetToothMaidCafe/
▪︎ Instagram.com/sweettooth.maidcafe
Meet This Year's Burlesque troop: The Bombshells Cosplay

The Bombshells Cosplay is a community performance group dedicated to lifting up others and helping them harness their inner confidence. They travel to conventions all over the South East leading "Confidence Workshops" where they teach adults that ANYONE can be a Bombshell! Their hope is to create a welcoming environment for all and spread as much positive thinking as they can in their travels!
They started humbly as 11 girls and won their first cosplay competition at Tampa Bay Comic Con 2017. Since then, they have traversed several local and larger Florida events including the 2022 Orlando Fringe Festival where they debuted their show ‘Madame Bombshell’ at the Stardust Lounge. They also started off Fringe ArtSpace’s inaugural season with their workshop series “Becoming a Bombshell”. This series resulted in a Cabaret show with eight brand new performers who put their acts together in just three weeks!
The Bombshells Cosplay takes pride in not only their handmade costumes but also their message of strong femininity, queerness, and body positivity. Their members are from incredibly diverse backgrounds with talents ranging from dance technique, makeup artistry, singing, costume design, burlesque, aerial performance, body painting, modeling, photography, and much more. Their events reflect these unique talents and their message of feminine empowerment in the community. Their goal is to share this message with the Central Florida community and teach the Shes/Theys/Gays to embrace themselves for who they are and let their inner creativity shine with confidence.They have two fantastic shows for you at Anime Iwai Zodiac!
Cosplay Guest Judges
Welcome Back Cosplay Kenny! 

We’re excited to announce that Cosplay Kenny is returning as a cosplay judge for Anime Iwai: Zodiac 2024 after his appearance
at Mini Iwai in August!
Kenny is a passionate cosplayer dedicated to building a vibrant community through his incredible costume creations.

Known for running engaging panels that span a variety of topics—from trivia challenges to heated debates—he captivates audiences with his infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge.

With a focus on fostering connections and bringing top-tier entertainment, Kenny inspires everyone to celebrate their creativity and dive into the joy of cosplay. Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or just starting out, you’ll be energized by his dedication and passion!

Catch him at Anime Iwai: Zodiac 2024, happening November 15th-17th!
Meet Gracefully Cosplay

We’re thrilled to introduce Gracefully_Cosplay as one of our cosplay judges for Anime Iwai: Zodiac 2024!
For the past five years,
Grace has been gracefully showcasing their incredible skills and vibrant personality across the cosplay world. From closet cosplays to jaw-dropping, self-made projects, Grace’s talent knows no bounds.

Whether it's sewing, foam crafting, or 3D modeling, they bring larger-than-life props and impeccable detail to every creation—always with a signature personal twist that makes their work truly one-of-a-kind!

Grace’s journey is an inspiring one, starting from humble beginnings to becoming a master of craftsmanship. With an enthusiastic and supportive spirit, they encourage others to explore new ways to express their passion for the craft and push the boundaries of creativity.

This November, you’ll have the chance to see Grace in action as they help judge cosplayers at Anime Iwai: Zodiac 2024! Be sure to meet this powerhouse artist and discover the magic behind their work!
Introducing ETyrant

Joining our stellar lineup of cosplay judges for Anime Iwai: Zodiac 2024, we’re thrilled to welcome the talented eTyrant!
Known for
her exceptional skills in wig styling and prop making, eTyrant brings characters to life with a sharp eye for detail and craftsmanship that sets her apart.


Her costumes are a testament to her dedication and artistry, and she’s continually pushing the boundaries of what cosplay can be!
We can’t wait for you to see her in action as a cosplay judge at Anime Iwai: Zodiac 2024!