The Nichibukan Naginata Dojo (part of the Japanese Swordsmanship Society) is coming to GSAF! Naginata is a traditional Japanese martial art, practiced with a 6 to 9 foot weapon similar to a glaive.

The East Coast Gotei is a group of Bleach fans and cosplayers from up and down the east coast. They are a family friendly group that believes strongly in diversity, having fun, and bringing their love for our favorite anime to people of all ages and background. But most of all bringing smiles to everyone is what they strive for

Jen Silverman’s biggest roles include: Asana Mutsuba in Yugioh Sevens, Sora Perse in Duel Links, Parlo in Magic Mixies and Lady in Devil May Cry, Peak of Combat!

Antonio Mastria is a comic book artist that will be selling original art, prints and comic books that he has created.

Barrett Leddy is coming to Garden State Anime Fest Saturday Only April 20th!
Barrett is an actor, comedian, voice actor & singer. He has appeared in series such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, Bungo and Alchemist, Bread Barbershop, and 44 Cats.

Saturday Only April 20th, 2024
Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld is a voice actor best known for her roles as Bonnie, Nurse Joy & Sophocles on Pokémon, Aina Ardebit in Promare; Strawberry Shortcake on Strawberry Shortcake; Polly Pocket on Polly Pocket; Olivia on Nella the Princess Knight; Rio Kastle, Queen, Grace & Gloria Tyler on Yu-Gi-Oh!;

Garden State Anime Fest welcomes Ava Schrager April 20-21st!
Ava originally from Cincinatti Ohio, is a 2nd year student at The Joe Kubert School and winner of the Wave Blue World scholarship. She has worked with Philbo Publishing as a cover artist for their "Tragedy" comic book series.

Nick is a co-creator and the primary interior artist of the manga-inspired fantasy action series “Rayne of Ages”, published through Sinopa Publishing

Eric Schroeder was the original English language voice of Blaze the Cat in Sonic the Hedgehog. Other roles she is known for are Luffy in One Piece (4Kids dub), Mai Valentine (Season 4), Akiza Izinski and Dark Magician Girl in Yu-Gi-Oh, and Nurse Joy (4Kids dub, Seasons 7–8) and Eevee in Pokémon