Anime Expo announced that voice actress Miyuki Sawashiro will attend the event as a guest of honor. To commemorate her appearance, the convention will host a special screening of Arakawa Under the Bridge.

Sawashiro is a prolific voice actress whose resume spans over 120 anime titles. Her more notable roles include Puchiko in DiGi Charat, Jun Kanzato in Persona: Trinity Soul, and Perrine-H. Clostermann in Strike Witches.

In addition to Sawashiro, the convention announced that Good Smile Company president Takanori Aki will be in attendance. Good Smile Company produces the popular "figma" and "Nendoroid" figure lines.