The 1st Annual Antelope Valley Anime Fest is exactly what you think it is. We have created this event to bring the anime community of the Antelope Valley together. On May 3rd and 4th, 2024, at Transplants Brewing Company, you’ll find a variety of local artists, vendors/shops, cosplayers (including a cosplay contest), and even a Voice Actor Signing/Q&A. The festival will culminate with an anime themed metalcore show featuring Lucrecia as our headliner and local AV bands supporting.

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DAVID SOBOLOV

Guest Voice Actor

David Sobolov is the English voice of Kaido on the anime series One Piece. He’s also the voice of Apelinq, Battletrap and Rhinox in the Paramount feature Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. David plays Volibear in the video game League of Legends, Gorilla Grodd on The Flash tv series, and Drax in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy animated series on Disney Plus.

David has voiced major roles in the Transformers franchise several times over the past 25 years. Rise of the Beasts is based on the 1990s animated series Beast Wars, where David voiced the role of Depth Charge. He was also the voice of Shockwave in Transformers Prime, and Blitzwing in the Paramount feature, Bumblebee.

Also on film, you'll hear David as The Centurion in Alita: Battle Angel, as multiple Klingons in Star Trek Into Darkness, voicing various creatures in Dungeons and Dragons, Honor Among Thieves, and as one of the Reavers in Serenity.

In addition to Volibear, David has voiced roles in over 90 video games including, Lobo (Injustice), Terrorblade (Dota 2), Dr. Fate (Injustice 2), Black Knight (Fortnite), Jul M'Dama (Halo 4), The Arbiter (Halo Wars), Azmodan (Heroes of the Storm, Diablo III and IV), Lt. Vasquez (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare), Black Bishop (Vader Immortal), Dr. Garret Bryson (Mass Effect 3), Dantalionax and Krosus (World of Warcraft), Malphite (Legends of Runeterra), Rios (Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel) and Bumbleblast (Skylanders).

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Vendors

FM Anime Shop

Here at FM Anime Shop we sell everything related to anime. From Gashapons to figures, funko pops, plushies, keychains, skateboards, stickers, card skins, pins and more.

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AV Pop Shop

Anime, Funko Pop, and Toy Store

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Oh! Anime

Anime Apparel

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Pinerdz

Anime pins, stickers, shirts, and Spray Painted Canvas.

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Uprise Collectibles

Everything from Funko, Loungefly, Banpresto, etc.

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Main Phase Collectibles

Small business in the Antelope Valley, committed to serving the nerd community. Let us help you find your next treasure!

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Artists

Hanagasumi Creations

Anime Waifu Decals and Pins

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Sakura Dreams

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Slightly Devious

Anime🍜/Gaming Merch and Stickers

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Anime Baby Art

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I’m just your typical girl who loves all things anime along with drawing and crafting. Eventually, those three hobbies merged together and I began to produce and create the things I do today. My little passions have made more of an impact than I ever thought they would and I hope that if you’re a fellow anime lover like me, I can offer you something that’ll make your otaku heart smile <3

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HEADEMPTY

We are a Palmdale based brand focusing on early 2000s anime designs and our own original content.

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Marsh Myuu's Little Art Shop

My name is Ciara and I have loved anime and drawing since I was a child. My art style is all anime influenced (shoujo in particular). Chibi art is the most popular among my work, but I love challenging myself and learning to draw new things. Some of the most influential animes/mangas in my life growing up have been .Hack//Sign, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Chibi Vampire, Naruto, and Azumanga Dioh.

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Foxtrot Illustrations

Alvaro Arciga

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Mixi-Mart

Mixi.Mart is an art shop run by Lasha Tamae, a nonbinary artist working in LA, who likes to collaborate and feature some of my close friend's art as well! The shop carries a mix of "this and that '' items like stickers, prints and handcrafted items like hand sewn coasters and colorful plushies!

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Alay Art

Alay Art creates one of a kind custom hand painted artwork on canvas.

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One Penguin Accessories

Jhonny started OnePenguin Accessories in 2022 . Their small business is Latino and LGBTQ+ owned. Jhonny has a passion for anime, Sanrio and anything to keep the imagination going. Great for kids and adults alike to tap into their inner child.

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Lacey Bonez Crochet

Maker of handmade Crochet dolls and plushes (aka Amigurumi) these fiber creations are made in a variety of characters from horror fun to anime favorites, creatures, animals and much more. I hope you have as much love and enjoyment for them as I have for creating them!

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Food

Kazuyo Sushi

KAZUYO SUSHI with Chef Joe Food Truck, will tease your fine palate with its offering of authentic sushi and Japanese cuisine.

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Rice Balls of Fire

Our Rice Balls of Fire Food Truck serves Unique and Delicious Asian Fusion Cuisine inspired by Korean, Japanese, Hawaiian, and Mexican Cuisines. Some of our popular Foods include our Korean BBQ Rice Bowls with choice of Bulgogi or Chicken Teriyaki, Korean BBQ Burrito & Tacos, Various Sushi Burritos/Wraps, our Fan Favorite Rice Balls with Delicious Fillings and some of our Fun Items include our Buffalo Chicken Tender & Fries, and our Fun Boba Drinks such as our Thai or Milk Iced Tea.

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