Guests of Honor

Christopher Ayres

Christopher Ayres has been working professionally in theatre, television, and film since the age of 6. His work has been seen regionally, nationally, and on Broadway. He currently works as a voice actor for ADV Films and FUNimation Entertainment and has recently started working as an ADR director for ADV Films.

His first project for the studio was the hit anime musical comedy The Nerima Daikon Brothers. In addition to that, he is also the director for Xenosaga: The Animation and Magikano. Some of the roles Chris is best known for as a voice actor are Kei Kourono in Gantz, Suitengu in Speed Grapher, Von Kampher in Trinity Blood, Hayashimizu in Full Metal Panic? Fummofu, Nakamaru in Maburaho, Yaminami in Peacemaker, DJ Plugman in Air Gear, Yusuf Ali Mesa in Yugo the Negotiator, Koji in Godanner, Murato in Hakugei - Legend of the Moby Dick, Sawadust in A Tree of Palme, Dr. Pluto in BASToF Syndrome, Akimoto in Sakura Diaries, multiple villains in Gatchaman, Kenji Kurata in Diamond Daydreams, Oshodani in Pappuwa, Jimpachi Arishiama in Nanka 6/17, and Woogy in Michel. His voice can also be heard in Elfin Lied, Gravion Zwie, Utwararerumono, Coyote Ragtime Show, and Desert Punk to name a few.

Chris is also one of the anime industry voice actors who sings on Voices for Peace. He is very proud to be a part of the "Voices For..." organization. Chris also works as a professional fight director and has enjoyed bringing his workshop "Mock Combat for Cosplay" to many conventions. You can learn more about Chris by visiting his website www.christopherayres-va.com.