Source: Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation press release Official Site: anime-expo.org

Anime Expo, North America`s largest anime and Japanese pop culture convention, announces Johnny Yong Bosch and Eyeshine as Guests of Honor for AX2013! Johnny got his start as Adam Park, the Black Ranger in the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS -- a role that he played for three-and-a-half seasons on TV, two motion pictures and two special guest appearances in subsequent seasons. Johnny is also well-known for voice acting work in numerous anime titles, including Vash the Stampede in TRIGUN, Kaneda in AKIRA, Renton in EUREKA SEVEN, Claus in LAST EXILE, Sakaki in WITCH HUNTER ROBIN, Kiba in WOLF`S RAIN, Itsuki in THE MELANCHOLY OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA, Ichigo Kurosaki in BLEACH, Lelouch Lamperouge in CODE GEASS, Izaya in DURARARA, and Yukio in BLUE EXORCIST. Johnny’s voice can also be heard in numerous video games, including Nero in DEVIL MAY CRY 4 and voiceover work in titles like .hack//G.U., PERSON 4, DISGAEA 3, TALES OF SYMPHONIA, ETERNAL SONATA, TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON, and STAR WARS THE OLD REPUBLIC. Johnny will be appearing at Anime Expo 2013 for a free concert with his band Eyeshine! This four piece “edge rock" band, formed in West Hills, California, features Johnny and bandmates Maurice, Polo and Ginny! Anime Expo is thrilled to welcome Jonny Yong Bosch and Eyeshine to AX2013!

About Anime Expo

Hosted annually in Los Angeles, SPJA event Anime Expo is North America`s largest celebration of Japanese culture. Anime Expo 2013 will be held July 4 - 7, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. To register, or for more information, please visit anime-expo.org.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

The SPJA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about Japanese entertainment culture, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. For more information, please visit spja.org.