Demon Slayer English dub voice actors headline MEGACON Orlando 2026 with panels, autographs and fan events
Anime voice talent becomes a central draw at Orlando’s biggest pop-culture convention
MEGACON Orlando is underway at the Orange County Convention Center, running March 19–22, 2026, with a programming slate that places anime and voice performance more prominently than in many prior years. Alongside film and television celebrities, the event is featuring expanded opportunities for fans to meet voice actors through panels, Q&A sessions, and autograph and photo opportunities.
For fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the convention’s guest roster includes multiple performers associated with the franchise’s English-language cast. Among the announced guests are Zach Aguilar, recognized for voicing Tanjiro Kamado in the English dub, and Aleks Le, a voice actor whose credits include roles in Demon Slayer as well as other anime and game properties. Erika Harlacher, another widely known English dub performer with Demon Slayer credits, is also listed among the convention’s anime-related guests.
From recording booth to convention stage: what these appearances typically cover
Convention interviews and stage appearances by voice actors generally focus on career pathways, audition processes, and how performances evolve from scripts into final scenes. These discussions often address practical aspects of the job—such as vocal stamina, session direction, and the collaborative nature of localization—while avoiding spoilers for unreleased episodes or films. For working performers, convention weekends also serve as a concentrated opportunity to engage with audiences whose connection to the work is built through long-running series.
At large fan conventions, voice-actor programming usually blends behind-the-scenes craft talk with audience questions, followed by scheduled signing and photo sessions.
How the 2026 schedule broadens beyond a single franchise
MEGACON Orlando’s broader anime lineup extends beyond Demon Slayer, reflecting a deliberate effort to serve fans of multiple series and eras. The convention is also promoting voice talent tied to major franchises and anniversaries, including a reunion-style focus connected to Death Note and appearances by performers associated with long-running properties such as One Piece. Additional voice-acting guests span both English-language dubbing and international anime voice work, creating cross-generational appeal for attendees.
Event dates and venue: March 19–22, 2026, Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Fan access formats: live panels and Q&A sessions, plus separate autograph and photo opportunities.
Anime emphasis: a larger cluster of anime voice talent than typical single-franchise bookings.
After-hours programming adds another layer to the weekend
Beyond the convention center, MEGACON’s schedule includes an after-hours event at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, March 20, 2026, listed for 5 p.m. to midnight. While separate from voice-actor programming, the added nighttime attraction illustrates how the event is packaging fan experiences across multiple venues during the four-day run.
For attendees primarily interested in anime voice talent, the practical takeaway is that meet-and-greet demand can be high and programming is distributed across the weekend, making planning essential for those aiming to attend panels while also securing time for signings and photos.