Junko Iwao to Be Guest at Otakon 2023
Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2023) – Japanese voice actress Junko Iwao will be a guest at Otakon 2023, according to Otakorp Inc. She has lent her voice to many popular anime characters over the years.
Iwao's notable roles include Tomoyo Daidouji in "Cardcaptor Sakura," Mima Kirigoe in "Perfect Blue," Kazuko Saotome in "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," Hikari Horaki in "Neon Genesis Evangelion," Kenta Hasegawa in "Chibi Maruko-chan," Sayuri Yumoto in "Tamako Market," Haruna Otoo in "WORKING!!" and Loerelei Loer in "Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark," among many other roles.
Not only is she an accomplished voice actress, but Iwao is also a talented singer. She has released several albums and has performed theme songs for various anime series.
Otakon 2023 will be held from July 28 to July 30 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
ABOUT OTAKON AND OTAKORP, INC.: Now entering its twenty-ninth year, Otakon is an annual celebration of Japanese and East Asian popular culture, and also one of the largest gatherings of fans in the United States. Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East. Historically, Otakon has drawn up to 34,000 people for three days each year (for a paid attendance of over 100,000 turnstile attendees). Otakon is a membership-based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily through its media and entertainment. Otakorp, Inc. is directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – we are run by fans, for fans.
For more information about Otakorp, Inc., see https://www.otakorp.org/
For more information and the latest news on Otakon 2023, see https://www.otakon.com/
Iwao's notable roles include Tomoyo Daidouji in "Cardcaptor Sakura," Mima Kirigoe in "Perfect Blue," Kazuko Saotome in "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," Hikari Horaki in "Neon Genesis Evangelion," Kenta Hasegawa in "Chibi Maruko-chan," Sayuri Yumoto in "Tamako Market," Haruna Otoo in "WORKING!!" and Loerelei Loer in "Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark," among many other roles.
Not only is she an accomplished voice actress, but Iwao is also a talented singer. She has released several albums and has performed theme songs for various anime series.
Otakon 2023 will be held from July 28 to July 30 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
ABOUT OTAKON AND OTAKORP, INC.: Now entering its twenty-ninth year, Otakon is an annual celebration of Japanese and East Asian popular culture, and also one of the largest gatherings of fans in the United States. Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East. Historically, Otakon has drawn up to 34,000 people for three days each year (for a paid attendance of over 100,000 turnstile attendees). Otakon is a membership-based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily through its media and entertainment. Otakorp, Inc. is directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – we are run by fans, for fans.
For more information about Otakorp, Inc., see https://www.otakorp.org/
For more information and the latest news on Otakon 2023, see https://www.otakon.com/
bookmark/share with:
