2026 Guests of Honor

Morgan Berry is a professional voice actor, singer, and YouTuber; best known for her voice roles in various anime television series, films, video games, and web series. 

Some of the many franchises Morgan has voiced for include: “Pokemon”, “Dragon Ball”, “Beyblade”, “My Hero Academia”, “Final Fantasy”, “Inuyasha”, “Genshin Impact”, “Fire Emblem”, “Miraculous Ladybug”, “Sword Art Online”, “One Piece”, “Fruits Basket”, “Food Wars”, “Borderlands”, “Love Live!”, “Lost Ark”, “The Rising of the Shield Hero”, “Cells at Work”, “Frieren”, “From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke”, “Shangri-La Frontier”, and many more.

Morgan has worked with many prestigious companies including Disney, Nintendo, Cartoon Network / Adult Swim, Marvel Entertainment, SEGA, Square Enix, Capcom, Netflix, Crunchyroll / Funimation, Rooster Teeth, Bandai Namco, Gearbox Software, Team Four Star, and various other notable establishments.

In addition to acting, Morgan is a professional recording artist and YouTube Personality under the name “The Unknown Songbird” with over 10 million views in total. As a professional singer, Morgan has performed at many prolific arenas including the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Toyota Center, the American Airlines Center, and Bass Hall.

Bill Butts  Bill is an African American voice actor, martial artist and Twitch Streamer! His true passion is acting! He started off in theater which led to on camera and voice over work!

In his spare time Bill likes to hike, do speed runs in video games and promote fitness in between promoting the importance of diversity within the voiceover industry. 

You can hear him as Slidin’ Go in My Hero Academia, Cioccolata in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Bakuzan in One Punch Man, Odin in Record of Ragnarok, Jackal in The Prince of Tennis, Uncle Tian in Genshin Impact and many more!

THIS JUST IN:  Bill has been cast in two new HUGE shows: Batou in Ghost in the Shell and Right in Daemons of the Shadow Realm!!

Dani Chambers is an actress based in Dallas, TX. She has been acting on stage and film for the past twenty years, and has been performing voice-over work for the past five years. Performing in theater and short films has helped her acting skills to grow and develop tremendously, and she’s enjoyed every minute of it!

Dani made her anime debut in 2017 as Chise Hatori, the title character of the show “The Ancient Magus Bride.” From then on, she has voiced plenty of roles such as Becky from “Spy x Family”, Rhyme from “The World Ends with You: The Animation”, Aharen in “Aharen-San is Indecipherable” and other video games such as Nilou in “Genshin Impact”,  Caramel Arrow Cookie in “Cookie Run Kingdom”, and Timerra in “Fire Emblem Engage”. She has also started her journey of being an ADR director at Crunchyroll directing shows like Arifureta and Ancient Magus Bride and many more to come! So be sure to stay tuned!

She is super excited to start getting into the convention scene, and can’t wait to start new adventures! Be sure to follow Dani Chambers on Social Media @SkiniMini07 and her website danidchambers.com for all kinds of fun updates!

Krystal LaPorte is a voice actress and criminal defense attorney located in Dallas, Texas. She enjoys horror movies, reading, cooking, cats, and King of the Hill. She does not enjoy speaking in third-person.

Best known for roles as Mirai Kuriyama in Beyond the Boundary, Cherri Bomb in the animated pilot of The Hazbin Hotel, ​Rylibeu in Dragon Ball Super or Misa Takayama in Log Horizon. Other roles include Nikka Katajainen in Brave Witches, Tina in Overlord, Kohina Hiruko in Black Bullet, Yui Takamura in Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse, Lion in Kemono Friends, Shiori Asagiri in Tamako Market, and Marie in Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town?!

Some other shows Krystal has lent her voice to are Gunbuster, The Junji Ito Collection, The World God Only Knows, Goblin Slayer, Kemono Friends, Akame Ga Kill, Parasyte, One Piece, and many more!

Bryan Massey  As a multi-award winning actor behind the mic, on camera, or on the stage Bryan Massey has had the pleasure of working in a variety of mediums in the entertainment industry. The Texas based actor has performed as a nationally ranked cheerleader, a knight at Medieval Times, as well as a stuntman in numerous films & television.  

In the animated world, he voices roles such as Crimson Riot in My Hero Academia, Oolong in Dragon Ball Z Kai & Dragon Ball Super, Ladd Russo in Baccano!, Zonge in Toriko, Shark in My Bride Is A Mermaid, Notorious in Ninja Slayer, Jacob Lessio from Fairy Tail, Monkey Dragon in One Piece, Issac McDougal in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Cocytus in Overlord, Rades from Black Clover, Dick Gumshoe in Ace Attorney, Jerry from D. Gray Man, Dolph from Space Dandy, Bill in Shin Chan, and many others. 

As far as video games go, you’d recognize his voice as Wilhelm the Enforcer, a playable character in the Borderlands The Pre Sequel. He has also lent his vocal talents in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Borderlands 2, Rage, Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 1 & 2, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z to name a handful more. His voice makes sure to get its marathon training during his award winning satirical cartoon in his animated series www.VOtheShow.com. 

As far as on camera is concerned you have probably seen Bryan’s face on your television working in hundreds of commercials. Bryan is also well known for acting in such international films such as Oliver Stone’s biopic “W.,””Mad Money,” “Year One” as well as in 3-D alongside Nicolas Cage in the grindhouse classic “Drive Angry.” On the small screen Bryan has worked on “X-Files,” “Prison Break,” “Chase,” & season finale of “Dallas” to name a few.

Wendy Powell  absolutely loves what she does, performing in all forms of media: film, television, radio, narration, and video games. But where her character-creating skills truly come to life is in anime! Mirroring the shapeshifting abilities of her iconic Fullmetal Alchemist role Envy, she changes her voice into anything and everything imaginable, including quirky robots, mysterious omnipotent aliens, little old fox ladies, wispy exorcists, and everyday human beings.

Wendy attended Texas Christian University, majoring in Theater. She’s also an alumna of the Disney College Program, studying editing on The Rocketeer and The Rescuers Down Under. After graduating in 1993, she’s worked steadily as a professional actress ever since.

Wendy’s passion for acting is matched only by her passion for teaching. For over a decade, she has taught middle school theater, grateful for the opportunity to educate and encourage young actors. She also loves meeting people at conventions, which lets her share her love of acting in person. When not behind the mic or in front of the classroom, Wendy enjoys the outdoors, reading nonfiction, and floral design. She lives in Dallas with her husband, her seven-year-old son, and a menagerie of animal companions: a black Labrador, a white German Shepherd, a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko, and a turtle (named Crusher).

Aaron Roberts  provides the voices for Kamui Woods in My Hero Academia, Benimaru in Fire Force, Uta in Tokyo Ghoul, Klaus Lunettes in Black Clover, Khai in Dragon Ball Super, Howard Link in D. Gray-man, Bobbin in One Piece, and Max Galactica in Ace Attorney. Recent roles include Tetsuya Hara and Michael Bismarck from the Prince of Tennis series, Edison Liu in Megalo Box, Itaru in A3!, Sola Athin in Back Arrow, Albert in Banished From The Heroes’ Party, and Kamei in Millionaire Detective- Balance Unlimited. Nominated for 2014 Breakthrough Voice Actor of the Year and 2018 Voice Actor of the Year by Behind The Voice Actors, Aaron Roberts has provided voices for over 300 anime series, and been featured in video games like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Smite, and Paladins. 

Aaron is also a Crunchyroll ADR director, having recently directed season four of Date A Live. Since receiving his BFA in Theatre from Southern Methodist University, Aaron has been a celebrated actor for the stage and screen in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and working in all areas of production for over 20 years, and recently guest starred on CW’s Walker.

Barry Yandell  Nominated for Best Supporting Actor by BTVA for his iconic role as William T. Spears in Black Butler, Barry Yandell is a well-known and very busy regional stage actor and voiceover artist based in North Texas. 

Most recently, Barry lends his voice talent to the characters of Conehead in Fire Force, Zelada in Cop Craft and Kodai in Yu-No.  Fans will recognize his voice contributions in some of the most popular Anime series to date including Alexis Kerib in SSSS Gridman, Yoki in Fullmetal Alchemist, Mr. 2 Bon Clay in One Piece, Little Demon in Soul Eater, Dwarf Shaman in Goblin Slayer, and Popuko in Pop Team Epic.  Additional roles include an array of characters from Dragonball Z, Ghost in the Shell, Fairy Tail, and Attack on Titan to name a few. 

Please visit Barry’s actor pages at IMDB.com and behindthevoiceactors.com for a full listing of characters and upcoming new roles.

Alisa Freedman is a Professor of Japanese Literature, Cultural Studies, and Gender at the University of Oregon and the Editor-in-Chief of the U.S.–Japan Women’s Journal. Her books include Japan on American TV: Screaming Samurai Join Anime Clubs in the Land of the Lost, Tokyo in Transit: Japanese Culture on the Rails and Road, an annotated translation of Kawabata Yasunari’s The Scarlet Gang of Asakusa, and co-edited volumes on Modern Girls on the Go: Gender, Mobility, and Labor in Japan, and Introducing Japanese Popular Culture. She has published widely on Japanese modernism, Tokyo studies, youth culture, gender, television, humor as social critique, teaching pedagogies, and digital media, along with publishing translations of Japanese literature. Alisa has been nationally recognized for excellence in mentoring and enjoys presenting at cultural events like anime cons and Japan festivals. 

HeatherAfter Cosplay is an artist, model and longtime cosplayer. A part of the convention scene since 1996, Heather quickly won her way to becoming a Master cosplayer. By 2000 she had achieved Professional status. Sony Entertainment’s video game department, Marvel, Image Comics, Ziff Davis, Amazon, and Google are just a few of the companies Heather has worked with. She has created over 300 cosplays to date, and her cosplay and artwork have appeared in numerous publications worldwide! 

Heather is honored to be featured as a cosplay judge, host and guest at conventions throughout the country, as well as represent various businesses and charity organizations.  Visit her Facebook and Instagram accounts for daily updates!

Jason Martin is a professional illustrator with 25+ years experience.  Jason began his career as an artist for Dark Horse Comics, and his work quickly caught the eye of other publishers.  Before long he was a creating art for Marvel, DC, Image, Wildstorm, IDW, Dreamwave and a number of independent comic publishers.  Over the years Jason branched out from the comic industry.  His work has been published by a variety of companies including Topps Trading Cards, White Wolf, Xbox, Playstation, Disney, Hasbro, Ziff-Davis, IGN, Official U.S. Playstation Magazine, PSM, Play Magazine, Polyhedron, Computer Gaming World, Motorsports, Wizard and many more!  Movie credits include Gramery Pictures Mallrats and Universal Pictures Paul.  Jason also designs toys, plushies, various merchandise, logos and character art for corporations and conventions.  Jason is honored to be an official inductee of the Library of Congress for several publications, and to be a guest speaker at art colleges and events.

Jason can be contacted through his official website MartinArt Studio, which also features a more detailed list of publications/credits.

Sound the racoons playing trumpets! It’s Queen D! D is self-described as the Crossplay Queen of the South, having been involved in the cosplay world for nearly 20 years now! A nerdy comic from the South, with a lot of attitude and even more mouth, D LOUDLY preaches her self-love and acceptance across the country. With extensive knowledge in makeup application, skin care, gossip, and stage performance, D is font of knowledge and chicken nuggets, all of which she loves sharing! 

Queen of the late-night nerds; you can find D working a Burlesque crowd, or reading bad fanfiction late into the evening hours of the con! Be sure to stop by one of her ridiculous and entertaining events!

Meet the sweetest cheeks of this side of the galaxy with the Cosmic Creole Cutie herself , Lana Lovely. Lana is a seasoned Burlesque/ Nerdlesque performer and gaming gremlin beaming in from the  southern swamps of Louisiana.  Trading in her “sweet” maid ruffles from a past life for sultry glitter and garters, she’s no stranger to dancing in the limelight . Known for her high energy performances , hypnotic rhythm and infectious smile Lana has performed stages from the Midwest to the North East bringing some of the wildest characters to life. Feel your heartbeat and fall in deep with the Loveliest sinner, Lana Lovely.

Summoned from a Russian lab and raised on Mardi Gras chaos, King & Queen Katya are Southwest Louisiana’s most dangerous export. Equal parts glam and unhinged, this genderfluid duo performs in the space between seduction and spectacle, where the costumes are handmade, the tension is real, and the audience never quite knows what’s coming next. Come find out which clone gets you first. 

Diana Tolin has been an award-winning cosplayer and member of the Anime/Pop culture industry for 30 years. She has worked with some of the largest companies and conventions in the world including Marvel Entertainment, Nintendo of America, Square Enix, Aniplex, Anime Expo and World Cosplay Summit. She has represented and is the current organizer of the World Cosplay Summit USA and works directly with WCS Inc. as a member of their staff using her knowledge of the cosplay international community to support cosplayers from around the world. She has brought multiple international cosplay events to the United States and as the Director of Cosplay at Holiday Matsuri, has helped to develop the Winter Cosplay Championship, the largest qualifier of international cosplay events in the United States. In addition to her work as a show runner, she has been a guest curator and speaker for the world of cosplay and has worked with Japan Foundation New York and the Japan Information and Cultural Center, Embassy of Japan in Washington DC. It is her pleasure to come to Nan Desu Kan as a guest this year!

Regina aka FadetoBats has been cosplaying for over 17 years and is an award-winning costume artist, educator, and cosplay judge. She has earned multiple awards including Best in Show for her craftsmanship and is passionate about pattern drafting, couture sewing techniques, and costume construction. Regina regularly teaches panels and workshops at conventions and is the co-founder/owner of Sew Haven, a Colorado fabric store dedicated to supporting cosplayers, makers, and creatives.

FuzzyLilly1 is an award winning, Arizona-based cosplayer specializing in tailoring and menswear. 

She started cosplay in 2016 and transitioned to competing in 2023. Her hard work and clean seams helped her rise the ranks and win the NDK Best in Show award in 2025, which she couldn’t have done without her partner in crime, Fehden. With a BFA in musical theatre, she thrives in building a skit performance from the ground up, especially if it involves tap dancing. The competition stage is one of her favorite places to let her other passions shine through!

A Colorado native, Kavi has been cosplaying for 18 years and competing for 16 of them, earning an incredible sixteen titles, including Best in Show in Kansas City and multiple Best Masters at her home convention, NDK.

Kavi’s cosplay journey began in 2008 at her very first convention, NDK, with a desire to bring life to characters you simply couldn’t buy costumes for. That spark grew into a passion for creating grand showcase pieces and constantly challenging herself with new and exciting techniques.

In 2020, Kavi teamed up with Regina of Fade to Bats to form the dynamic cosplay duo Lovely Bats! Together, they compete, share their craft both on and off the stage, and continue to grow in their cosplay journey. Their shared love for cosplay and sewing even inspired their newest adventure, opening Sew Haven LTD, their very own fabric store in Littleton, Colorado!

December Wynn is an award winning cosplayer based in Denver, Colorado. She is one half of WCS Team USA 2022. December specializes in fabric dyeing, painting, and sewing. Other areas of interest include leatherwork, millinery, embroidery, and sculpting.

She has guest-lectured in craftsman techniques at conventions both domestically and abroad, as well as served as a guest-lecturer at the University level. In addition to a cosplay career, December has worked professionally in the crafts industry for five years, including time as a dedicated painter/dyer.

She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with BFA in Theatre Design and Technologies and a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in painting.

Aki (akivi.cos) is a Seattle-based Masters-level cosplayer specializing in advanced prop fabrication, 3D modeling, and the integration of digital and traditional craft techniques. In December 2025, Aki was selected with their cosplay partner as an International Duo Delegate at Holiday Matsuri, earning the opportunity to represent internationally in Spain at Manga Barcelona 2026.

Aki is known for combining CAD modeling, 3D printing, casting, structural engineering, and detailed finishing techniques with textile construction, embroidery, and shoemaking. Aki values clean construction, thoughtful material choices, durability, and craftsmanship that holds up both on stage and in close inspection. As a judge, Aki looks forward to celebrating strong foundations, creative problem-solving, and intentional design decisions, and are excited to see, support, and cheer on their community from the other side of the judging table!

Fehden is an award winning cosplayer, who also was a model and tap dancer for FuzzyLilly’s NDK Best in Show 2025! Getting to model and perform with her best friend is so special, and it’s a memory she’ll never forget. Fehden has been cosplaying since 2021, and her favorite part, besides improving craftsmanship, is getting to meet people who are also fans of her favorite series. She is so excited to be part of NDK this year and hopes it’s one of the best yet!

Jade (pepi_rain2440) is an award-winning cosplayer from Washington State. Known for combining sewing, prop making, 3D printing, and mixed media techniques, Jade loves bringing ambitious builds to life through craftsmanship and creativity. In 2026, Jade and her cosplay partner were selected as International Duo Delegates for Holiday Matsuri, representing the USA internationally at Manga Barcelona.