Special Entertainer

A juiced-up all-mix DJ duo, W.T. Snacks and DJ HYPE☆GIRL (aka Beck Attack) spin a variety of fresh jams as SNACK ATTACK! Dropping a unique smorgasbord of cute bangers together since 2016, HYPE☆GIRL brings the kawaii, while Snacks brings the yabai, and combined they’ve sandwiched all genres in between. With previous club appearances in Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, Atlantic City and even as far as Kobe, Japan, along with convention appearances at Sakura-Con, Anime Expo, San Japan, MAGFest, Anime Central,…

Originally classmates of the same international school, ☆Taku and VERBAL started a group together in 1998. Shortly after, LISA joined as the main vocalist which started m-flo as a full-scale unit. With ☆Takuʼs exceptional production ability, VERBALʼs rhymical flow and LISAʼs expressive vocals, they struck popularity which garnered them much success in the indies scene. Their first maxi-single titled [the tripod e.p.] marked their major debut in July of 1999 and earned them an instant spot in the top 10…

Moe Shop is a multi-talented producer best known for their eclectic French house sounds with inspiration stemming from Japan’s massively-diverse music scene. Their debut 2015 EP “Pure Pure” would go on to thrust their name into the global eye, and since then they’ve released two more EP’s including their latest “Moe Moe” which has received attention globally for its incredible fusion of Japanese lyrical talent with Moe Shop’s signature touch. Follow Moe Shop Twitter Soundcloud

TANUKI is a UK based producer and DJ residing in Scotland. He has produced, arranged and remixed various genres of music, primarily for Japanese video game companies and record labels, some of which include: Square Enix, Capcom, Neowiz MUCA, UP-FRONT/T-Palette Records, Dear☆Stage, NEST HQ, Maltine Records, HARDCORE TANO*C, Hardcore Underground, Queens Label, Shot Music, S2TB Recording, etc. In recent years he has experimented with the sample-based genre Future Funk, and is also known for his track ‘BABYBABYの夢’ which became viral.…

Known for coining the term “Anime Groove”, android52 has gained popularity for his sampling of video game and anime music. Despite focusing on more original production work now, android52 is still creating funk-driven sounds that are sure to keep you moving all night long. Following a slew of shows across Japan and Europe, android52’s new sound has been heard worldwide following the release of his much anticipated “ULTRA GROOVE PRODUCT” EP. Follow android52 Twitter Soundcloud

La Parfait Maid & Butler Cafe brings you the cutest experience at Anime Central! At the cafe, you will enjoy a magical experience filled with games, sweets, and entertainment from the maids and butlers. It is sure to be fun for people of all ages and interests! The cafe will be open for you Friday and Saturday from 12pm-7pm, and Sunday from 11am-3pm in the DFW Room in the Hyatt. Sessions will be run by the hour, and you get to…

Please join us in giving a warm Anime Central welcome to Eric Maruscak as a 2019 Special Entertainer! Eric Maruscak is an artist who has been appearing at conventions across the United States, making giant chalk murals as performance art since 2006. He has appeared at The 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Anime Central convention’s creating such works as the a Madoka Magika mural, as well as appearing at a number of New York Comic Cons, the San Diego Comic Con, the…