Musical Guests of Honor

As a versatile wordsmith and experimental electronic producer, None Like Joshua has been dabbling through a diverse set of music genres and topics to rap about since 2009. The level of fame that he’s garnered with over 200 million YouTube views has stemmed from rapping about his favorite video game, anime, TV shows, and movies intertwined with heavy electronic music. His music has traveled from Zelda to Star Wars, Goku to Naruto over dubstep, trap, metal, and other dynamic genres. NLJ’s lyrics and high energy is always complemented with music that inspires and hypes every listener as he makes a name for himself with the support and collaborations from talented EDM producers, musical YouTubers, and, of course, the hundreds of thousands of gamers, anime fans, and rap lovers who have shared one of his songs.

NLJ is taking over the internet with his music that anyone can dance and rock out to. According to FreshNewTracks, “he isn’t your average rapper. None Like Joshua comes in with a style like Mike Shinoda’s, but dreams further than the stars rapping over some of the hottest beats.” He’s also released a rap metal/nerdcore album, L33T, with the French band, SMASH HIT COMBO, which reached #1 on iTunes metal for France. He even has a song in the popular mobile game GARENA FREE FIRE and has also performed in various cities and countries during his career; from New York City to Los Angeles, Atlanta to Portland, and even across Europe in France, the UK, the Netherlands, and even Russia. With an upcoming release every month, and epic collaborations on the way, NLJ is sure to give a show you’ll never forget. You can find his music on his youtube channel @NoneLikeJoshua

Kohei Hattori is a IFA United Nations international ambassador singer (commanded by United Nations) who performs at anime conventions, Japanese festivals, and Asian festivals in the US.

He recorded a song at Aniplex Japan in May 2021 for the anime Tokyo 24th Ward.

He was the Official MC at Japan Fes in NYC 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. As well as the Official MC at Houston Japan Festival 2018, 2019, 2023 and 2024.

Kohei has performed at anime conventions in the US such as Anime Expo LA 2018, 2019; San Japan Texas; Anime California 2018, 2019; AniMinneapolis 2018, 2022, 2023; Liberty City Anime Con; Delta H Con 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024; Animana Expo 2018, 2019, 2021; SaikouCon; AnimeNEXT; AnimeWTX 2019, 2020; Ichibancon; Anime Iowa; Castle Point Anime Convention; JAFAX 2019, 2024; MechaCon; Colossalcon East 2018, 2023; SwampCon; Anime Oasis 2019, 2022, 2023; Anime Magic 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024; New York Comic Con After Party; Anime NYC After Party; Anime Lubbock 2021; Ecchi Expo 2021; OKiCon 2021; Anime Dallas 2021,2023; Oz-con 2022, 2023; Animarathon 2022; Anime Houston 2022; Setsucon 2020, 2023; Kitsunekon; Saboten Con 2021, 2023; Anime Midwest 2022, 2023, 2024; MTAC 2024; Kawacon 2024; Etc…