Invited Guest – Hawaii Pop Con

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita gained recognition for his work on various TCGs and has since contributed to a variety of projects, including the Final Fantasy XI universe, illustrated novels like Guardians of Ga'Hoole.

His recent comic variant covers include:

Amazing Spider-Man #63
Ultimate Black Panther #9
Scarlet Witch #4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Deadpool #9

Additionally, he recently released a new card in the latest Magic: The Gathering set!

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Jae Lee

Jae Lee is a Korean-American comic book artist, known for his dark style. In 1990, he became one of the youngest artists ever to work for a major publisher. He is an Eisner Award-winner for his work on Marvel's The Inhumans. His art can also be seen in Stephen King's Dark Tower, Before Watchmen: Ozymandias and Batman/Superman. Most recently, he returned to Image Comics and released a creator owned book titled Seven Sons.

Commissions and that pre show commission orders may be placed through: JAELEE@aol.com

Official Website: jaeleeart.com

Instagram: @jaeleeart

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Hitoshi Ariga

🎉 2024 Inkpot Award Winner and renowned Japanese artist Hitoshi Ariga is coming to #HawaiiPopCon2025

2024 Inkpot Award Winner and Renowned Japanese Artist Hitoshi Ariga is Coming to HawaiiPopCon2025! We are beyond excited to welcome this iconic artist, whose talent spans across manga, card games, and video games!

Hitoshi Ariga is best known for his incredible work on the Mega Man Megamix and Gigamix series, as well as The Big O and YO-KAI TORIMONOCHO (Yokai Detective Stories), which is now in its 11th year. His storytelling and illustrations have captivated fans around the world.

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Jim Cheung

🎉 2024 Inkpot Award Winner and renowned Japanese artist Hitoshi Ariga is coming to #HawaiiPopCon2025Hawaii Pop Con 2025 Guest Announcement! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Jim Cheung to Hawaii Pop Con 2025! Originally from sunny Great Britain, Jim began his journey in comics with Marvel UK in the mid-90s. For over 15 years, he was exclusive with Marvel Comics, creating iconic titles such as INFINITY, the inspiration behind the blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War, and the award-winning YOUNG AVENGERS! Jim’s impressive portfolio includes work on JUSTICE LEAGUE and WONDER WOMAN for DC Comics, as well as a plethora of beloved Marvel titles such as SPIDER-MAN: THE CLONE CONSPIRACY, AVENGERS VS X-MEN, NEW AVENGERS, ILLUMINATI, and ORIGINAL SIN. Currently working on an exciting project for DC Comics, Jim continues to push creative boundaries and amaze fans with his art

Instagram Facebook Explore Jim’s original art and special items at jimcheungart.bigcartel.com.

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Takeshi Miyazawa

🎉 2024 Inkpot Award Winner and renowned Japanese artist Hitoshi Ariga is coming to #HawaiiPopCon2025

Takeshi Miyazawa is a talented Japanese-Canadian artist known for his stunning work on Marvel favorites like Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane, Runaways, Ms. Marvel, and Ghost-Spider. 🕸️ He also co-created Mech Cadets with Greg Pak, which has been adapted into a Netflix show! 🚀 Currently, he’s working his magic on DC’s Batgirl, and his artistry extends to storyboarding for iconic games like Resident Evil, Granblue Fantasy, and Hi-Fi Rush 🎮. Catch Takeshi at Hawaii Pop Con on January 11th & 12th, 2025! Don’t miss this chance to meet the master behind the magic! 🔥 For more about Takeshi, follow him at twitter.com/takmiyazawa

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Peter Raymundo

🎉 2024 Inkpot Award Winner and renowned Japanese artist Hitoshi Ariga is coming to #HawaiiPopCon2025

Peter is an incredibly talented animator and illustrator with an impressive career that includes work on some of your favorite Disney classics! 🌟 🎥 Films he's animated: Mulan 🐉 Tarzan 🦍 Lilo & Stitch 🌺 (Lead Animator for Lilo & Stitch characters!) Emperor's New Groove 🦙 Brother Bear 🐻 Princess & The Frog 🐸 Beauty & The Beast 🌹 The Lion King 🦁 Pocahontas 🍂 But that's not all! Peter has also illustrated Spider-Man kids books 🕷️ and can sketch any Spider-Man merch you bring along! 🎬 Check out Peter’s work on his Website and IMDB. Don't miss this chance to meet an animation legend! ✍️🌈 #HawaiiPopCon #DisneyAnimator #SpiderMan #PeterRaymundo #LiloAndStitch #AnimationLegend

Kendall Hale

Kendall Hall is a visual artist and illustrator known for their dynamic abstract expressionist pieces and expertise in character design. Hall has contributed to major projects, including Titmouse, SpongeBob, Disney Lorcana, and A24, blending bold color, texture, and form to create captivating visual narratives. Their work spans from large-scale murals to intricate illustrations, earning admiration from both art enthusiasts and industry professionals.

Explore Kendall Hall's artwork at kendallhallart.com and follow their creative journey on Instagram and Twitter @kendallhallart.

Julie Vu

We are thrilled to announce that Julie Vu, Freelance Artist & Illustrator best known for her stunning work on Disney’s Lorcana, will be joining us at Hawaii Pop Con 2025! 🎨✨ Julie’s incredible talent has brought fan-favorite characters to life in ways you’ve never seen before. Don’t miss your chance to meet her in person and see her amazing work up close! 🔗

Learn more about Julie’s art: julie.draws.carrd.co

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Satoshi Shioki

a manga artist and illustrator whose works include: “Attack on Titan~Before the fall~” (story by Hajime Isayama), and the newest “Dororo” (story by Osamu Tezuka). Fans may also recognize his art from “Riot,” “Kamikaze,” “Daphne in the Brilliant Blue,” “X Blade,” and many others!

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Shinn Uchida

"Since debuting as a manga artist in Shueisha's Ultra Jump, Uchida has embarked on a unique journey, pioneering the art of giant manga performances in 2015. Uchida's exceptional live drawing exhibitions have captivated audiences across 10 countries, demonstrating a unique blend of narrative and artistic skill. Within Japan, Uchida has engaged in creative collaborations with esteemed brands such as Adidas Watch, Converse Tokyo, and also the German Embassy, further establishing a distinctive presence in the art world."