GUESTS

CONCERT ARTISTES

Daoko

Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1997.

At the age of 15, she gained attention with a song she posted on Niconico and made her debut in 2015 with ‘DAOKO’. Since then, she has co-written songs with talented artists, such as ‘Uchiage Hanabi’ with Yonezu Kenshi and ‘Step Up LOVE’ with Okamura Yasuyuki, while also continuing with her solo activities.

She has continued to attract attention in Japan and abroad for her diverse creativity, including writing novels, holding solo exhibitions of her paintings and acting.

In 2019, she established her own agency, “Tefu Tefu”.
From 2021, she started her activities under her own label.

In parallel to her solo activities, she has also been active with her band “QUBIT” since April 2023.
On 22 May 2024, she released her eighth full-length album “Slash-&-Burn”, her first in about 4 years.

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CONCERT

SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

DEMONDICE

DEMONDICE grew up in Texas, later choosing a career in comics and animation.

However, after her college education was complete, she decided to pursue a new path in music instead.
After falling in love with Japanese internet rap (net rap) on the video site Nico Nico Douga,
she flew to Japan to chase a life of making music with her friends.

Now involved in multiple music and animation projects, she makes a living off of being creative.

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SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

Eir Aoi

Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido.

A Japanese female singer-songwriter who has gained an enthusiastic following for the quality of her elongated voice and expressiveness.

In October 2011, she made her major debut by posting “MEMORIA,” the ED theme song for the TV anime “Fate/Zero,” on video websites.

Since then, she has sung many theme songs for popular anime such as “Mobile Suit Gundam AGE,” “Sword Art Online,” and “Kill la Kill.

She has had great success performing live in 15 countries and regions around the world, including the Nippon Budokan four times, Yokohama Arena, Paris, London, Shanghai, and San Francisco.

She is also known as a great video game enthusiast and has gained support from many fans overseas as well.

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SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

KAF

Virtual Singer

Debuting in 2018, KAF uses an anime-style avatar to present herself to the world, while creating music centered around her versatile and powerful voice. She’s become one of the most prominent virtual singer’s in Japan, with her original songs and covers earning millions of views. In December 2024, she released her fourth full-length album, further showing her artistic growth and ability to capture the complexities of growing up in 21st century Japan. She’s performed at some of the country’s most celebrated venues, including a sold-out night at the historic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo and the first-ever arena show by a virtual artist in January 2024.

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CONCERT

SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

DAY STAGE

SAT 7 JUNE • 1:00PM
Featured Content: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO

Liyuu

A singer hailing from Shanghai, China, fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and English. Fascinated by Japanese anime since living in China, she started her career as a cosplayer.

In January 2020, she debuted as an artist under the Lantis label with the opening theme “Magic Words” for the TV anime “Hatena☆Illusion”.

From December 2020, she took on the role of Keke Tang in “Love Live! Superstar!!” and embarked on voice acting for anime and games, as well as music activities as a member of the school idol group Liella!

On February 11, 2022, she held her first solo concert, “Liyuu FirstConcert2022 ‘Fo(u)rYuU,'” at the Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall.

Her 3rd single released in November 2022, “TRUE FOOL LOVE,” the opening theme for the TV anime “More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers.” ranked 7th on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

From April to May 2023, her concert tour “LOVE in koii” was held in 3 locations in Japan, as well as 2 locations in her hometown of Shanghai and Guangzhou, China. The shows in China sold out instantly.

Her 2nd album, “Soaring Heart,” released on February 7, 2024, topped the Oricon Daily Chart on February 12, establishing her as a globally active singer based in Japan and China.

Starting in April 2024, the Liyuu Concert TOUR 2024 “My Soaring Heart” was held across 3 cities in Japan and 2 cities in China. In Shanghai, Liyuu performed her very first arena concert at the Jing’an Sports Center.

Her 6th single, “バッドゥドゥドゥ”, the opening theme for the TV anime “I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History”, was released on November 20, 2024, and ranked No. 9 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

On January 22, 2025—marking the anniversary of her debut—she celebrated her 5th year as a singer with a special concert at Zepp DiverCity.

Liyuu is an internationally active singer who has performed at numerous music festivals both in Japan and abroad, with a strong presence in both Japan and China.

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CONCERT

SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

I LOVE ANISONG CONCERT OPENING ACT

Sally Amaki (22/7)

Born on April 26 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is a member of the digital idol and voice actors’ project “22/7”, produced by Yasushi Akimoto.

In addition to her native English, she is fluent in Spanish and Japanese. She is active as an idol, voice actress, and YouTuber.

Her main voice acting credits include the TV anime “22/7” (Sakura Fujima), “Tomo-chan Is a Girl!” (Carol Olston), “World Dai Star” (Kathrina Griebel), and “Bocchi the Rock! (Eliza Shimizu). Film “Pandora and Akubi” (Akubi). The game “Magia Records: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Gaiden” (Ashley Taylor), and many more.

She has also served as the main MC for the major events like “Aniplex Online Fest”, “Crunchyroll Anime Awards,” and performing in international conventions such as “Anime Festival Asia”, “Sakura-Con” using her language skills to communicate with overseas audiences.

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CONCERT

SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

DAY STAGE

SAT 7 JUNE • 12:00PM
Special Stage: Sally Amaki (22/7)

MEET & GREET

with Sally Amaki (22/7)
Sat 7 June, 2:00PM
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TeddyLoid

TeddyLoid is a music producer and DJ artist based in Japan and the United States. He started his career at the age of 18 as the main DJ and sound producer for MIYAVI, accompanying him on a world tour across 13 countries. Throughout his career, he has worked on numerous hits, with notable works including Ado’s songs “Odo” and “Show,” as well as soundtracks for anime like Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt and ME!ME!ME! He has also produced music for games and commercials.

In 2016, TeddyLoid was selected as one of the five most-streamed Japanese artists on Spotify outside Japan. In 2017-2018, he embarked on a world tour spanning 13 cities across four countries. In November of the same year, he released two albums back-to-back as the concluding chapter and culmination of his major collaborative work, SILENT PLANET.

His performances have garnered attention not only in America but also in Asia and Europe, as he continues to participate in festivals worldwide. TeddyLoid’s work bridges various music genres and international borders, and he is steadily expanding into the virtual world as well.

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CONCERT

SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

towana from fhána

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Special Set

Born on June 17. She is the main vocalist of fhána. With a transparent and neutral voice that combines passion and calmness, resembling a boy soprano, she has captivated many fans.

As a member of fhána, she made her major debut in August 2013 with the ending theme song ” Que sera sera” for the TV anime Uchouten Kazoku. Since her debut single, she has worked on 18 anime theme songs, continuing up until 2025. Some of her most well-known works include the opening themes of the TV anime Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, ” Rhapsody of Blue Sky” and “Love Supreme!”, which have collectively surpassed 70 million views on music video platforms and earned numerous awards, becoming huge hits. In recent years, she has been actively performing live both domestically and internationally.

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CONCERT

SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

DAY STAGE

SUN 8 JUNE • 2:00PM
Featured Anime: Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved

DAY STAGE GUESTS

KAF

Virtual Singer

Debuting in 2018, KAF uses an anime-style avatar to present herself to the world, while creating music centered around her versatile and powerful voice. She’s become one of the most prominent virtual singer’s in Japan, with her original songs and covers earning millions of views. In December 2024, she released her fourth full-length album, further showing her artistic growth and ability to capture the complexities of growing up in 21st century Japan. She’s performed at some of the country’s most celebrated venues, including a sold-out night at the historic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo and the first-ever arena show by a virtual artist in January 2024.

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DAY STAGE

SAT 7 JUNE • 1:00PM
Featured Content: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO

CONCERT

SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

Kazuki Ura

Born on October 18, Kazuki Ura is a voice actor from Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

He made his leading role debut as Yoichi Isagi in the anime Blue Lock, which aired from October 2022. In
2024, he won the Best Lead Actor Award at the 18th Seiyu Awards.

In July 2025, he plays the protagonist Shiki Ichinose, who inherits the blood of an oni, in TOUGEN ANKI.

His notable works include Blue Lock, in which he portrays Yoichi Isagi, Zenshu., where he plays Luke
Braveheart, and Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You., in which he plays Kizuki Hazawa.

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DAY STAGE

SAT 7 JUNE • 2:00PM
Featured Anime: TOUGEN ANKI

MEET & GREET

with Kazuki Ura
Sat 7 June, 11:30AM
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Kensho Ono

Kensho Ono is a voice actor born on October 5, from Fukuoka Prefecture.

In 2021, he won the Best Leading Actor Award at the 16th Seiyu Awards.

He currently voices the high-performance robot Harold in the anime 『YOUR FORMA』, which began airing in April 2025.

His notable roles include Tetsuya Kuroko in『Kuroko’s Basketball』, Yu Takanashi in 『Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective』, and Soji Okita in 『The Blue Wolves of Mibu』.

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DAY STAGE

SUN 8 JUNE • 1:00PM
Featured Anime: YOUR FORMA

RIM

Virtual Singer

A girl with enigmatic eyes who likes to sing Japanese, English, and Korean songs.

With a mysterious voice that combines transparency and luster, she is a next-generation virtual singer with the potential to cross genres and borders.

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SAT 7 JUNE • 1:00PM
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Sally Amaki (22/7)

Born on April 26 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is a member of the digital idol and voice actors’ project “22/7”, produced by Yasushi Akimoto.

In addition to her native English, she is fluent in Spanish and Japanese. She is active as an idol, voice actress, and YouTuber.

Her main voice acting credits include the TV anime “22/7” (Sakura Fujima), “Tomo-chan Is a Girl!” (Carol Olston), “World Dai Star” (Kathrina Griebel), and “Bocchi the Rock! (Eliza Shimizu). Film “Pandora and Akubi” (Akubi). The game “Magia Records: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Gaiden” (Ashley Taylor), and many more.

She has also served as the main MC for the major events like “Aniplex Online Fest”, “Crunchyroll Anime Awards,” and performing in international conventions such as “Anime Festival Asia”, “Sakura-Con” using her language skills to communicate with overseas audiences.

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DAY STAGE

SAT 7 JUNE • 12:00PM
Special Stage: Sally Amaki (22/7)

CONCERT

SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

MEET & GREET

with Sally Amaki (22/7)
Sat 7 June, 2:00PM
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Shion Wakayama

Shion Wakayama belongs to the theatre company Himawari.

She has appeared in TV dramas and films as a child actor at a very young age, and currently works as a voice actor, mainly in dubbing for Western films and animation.

Her major roles include Aoi Aioi in Sora no Ao wo Shiranai Hito (Her Blue Sky), Takina Inoue in Lycoris Recoil, Asahi Amagami in Amagami-san-chi no Enmikiri (Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister), Momo Ayase in DAN DA DAN, and many more.

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DAY STAGE

SAT 7 JUNE • 3:00PM
Featured Anime: DAN DA DAN

MEET & GREET

with Shion Wakayama
Sat 7 June, 4:15PM
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Sumire Uesaka

Sumire Uesaka made her debut as a voice actress in 2011.

Played Nagatoro in “Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro”, Lum in the new TV anime series “Urusei Yatsura”, Alya in “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” and many more.

As a recording artist, her 1st single release was the opening song for the TV anime series “Muromi-san” in 2013. Her 9th single “POP TEAM EPIC” released in 2018 became a smash hit in Japan, and her 11th single “EASY LOVE”, released in 2021, spread the audience worldwide, including US & South America.

From classic J-POP to metal music, Lolita fashion, to pro-wrestling, her variety of knowledge makes her an unrivaled voice actress artist, and is loved by fans around the world.

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DAY STAGE

SUN 8 JUNE • 3:00PM
Special Stage: Sumire Uesaka

MEET & GREET

with Sumire Uesaka
Sun 8 June, 12:30PM
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Takanori Matsuoka

After Takanori Matsuoka joined PONY CANYON INC., he soon joined the Anime Production Division, where he contributed to numerous anime projects, such as “Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells”, “Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts”, and “Loner Life in Another World”, as a Producer. With experience in various anime projects in Japan, he is currently producing “TOUGEN ANKI”, which has been attracting worldwide attention even before its premiere.

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DAY STAGE

SAT 7 JUNE • 2:00PM
Featured Anime: TOUGEN ANKI

towana from fhána

Born on June 17. She is the main vocalist of fhána. With a transparent and neutral voice that combines passion and calmness, resembling a boy soprano, she has captivated many fans.

As a member of fhána, she made her major debut in August 2013 with the ending theme song ” Que sera sera” for the TV anime Uchouten Kazoku. Since her debut single, she has worked on 18 anime theme songs, continuing up until 2025. Some of her most well-known works include the opening themes of the TV anime Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, ” Rhapsody of Blue Sky” and “Love Supreme!”, which have collectively surpassed 70 million views on music video platforms and earned numerous awards, becoming huge hits. In recent years, she has been actively performing live both domestically and internationally.

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CONCERT

SAT 7 JUN • I LOVE ANISONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Crunchyroll
Featuring
Opening Act – Sally Amaki (22/7)
Concert Artistes – Daoko, DEMONDICE, Eir Aoi, KAF, Liyuu, TeddyLoid & towana from fhána

DAY STAGE

SUN 8 JUNE • 2:00PM
Featured Anime: Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved

Yuuki Kuwahara

She plays Tohru in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid animation series.

She is also famous as the role of Lyrule in the anime High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!

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DAY STAGE

SUN 8 JUNE • 2:00PM
Featured Anime: Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved

MEET & GREET

with Yuuki Kuwahara
Sun 8 June, 3:30PM
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CELEBRITY COSPLAYERS

Baobao

Don’t miss the chance to meet BaoBao (包包) from Hong Kong, a passionate cosplayer, gamer, and streamer! 🎮🎤 Known for her stunning cosplays of characters like Asuna (Sword Art Online), Tifa (Final Fantasy VII), Modernia (Nikke), and many more, BaoBao is excited to meet fellow fans and share her love for anime, gaming, singing and cosplay! 💖

She has been cosplaying since 2013 and has made guest appearances at events across the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, and more!

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Thames Malerose

Thames is a dedicated cosplayer known for his exceptional attention to detail and creativity in bringing characters to life. With a passion for both crafting and performance, Thames meticulously designs and assembles costumes that capture the essence of beloved fictional figures, from anime heroes to video game legends.

His ability to embody each character extends beyond just the outfit—through expressive posing, makeup artistry, and immersive roleplay, Thames transforms into the persona they portray, captivating audiences at conventions and online platforms alike.

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Weian Vann

Weian Vann is a Chinese cosplayer and social media personality known for their striking anime-inspired portrayals. Since launching their Instagram in 2018, they have gained a significant following for their meticulously crafted cosplays, which often feature airbrushed facial details, stylish black suits, and dark glasses. Their aesthetic blends elegance with occasional horror elements, such as fake blood, giving their characters a dramatic and intense look.

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Yingtze

Yingtze is a well-known Malaysian cosplayer recognized for her high-quality costumes, attention to detail, and vibrant portrayals of popular anime, game, and pop culture characters. She has been active in the cosplay scene for over a decade, frequently attending conventions across Asia as a guest, judge, and panelist. Her cosplays range from intricately crafted armored suits to delicate and elegant dresses, showcasing her versatility and craftsmanship. Beyond cosplay, Yingtze also engages with her fans through live streams, social media, and gaming content, building a strong online presence and fostering a dedicated community.

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