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Anime icon Jason Liebrecht heads to Comic Con Cape Town 2026
Cape Town’s pop culture calendar just levelled up. Comic Con Cape Town with Capitec has confirmed that acclaimed anime voice actor Jason Liebrecht will be appearing at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, CTICC 2, from Friday, 1 May, to Sunday, 3 May 2026. The event is proudly hosted by the City of Cape Town.
For local anime lovers who have spent years streaming, binge-watching, and quoting their favourite characters, this is not just another guest announcement. It is a rare chance to meet one of the voices behind some of the biggest global franchises in modern anime.
The voice behind iconic villains and fan favourites
Jason Liebrecht is best known for bringing to life Dabi in My Hero Academia, Rob Lucci in One Piece, and Beru in Solo Leveling. Across these titles and many others, his performances have helped shape some of anime’s most memorable characters.
Dabi’s brooding intensity, Rob Lucci’s cold authority, and Beru’s fierce presence have all earned Liebrecht a loyal global following. In online anime circles, his name often pops up in conversations about standout English voice performances.
For South African fans who have largely experienced these voices through screens and headphones, seeing the man behind them in person feels like the worlds of cosplay, manga shelves, and streaming marathons colliding in real life.
What fans can expect at CTICC 2
Jason Liebrecht will be part of live on-stage panel discussions throughout the weekend. These sessions are usually where the real magic happens, with behind-the-scenes stories, fan questions, and the kind of spontaneous moments that only conventions can deliver.
Fans will also have the opportunity to meet him during dedicated autograph sessions and professional photo opportunities. For many, that photo or signed print becomes a prized keepsake, especially for those who have followed his work for years.
Autograph and photo opportunity tickets are available via Howler and require a valid Comic Con Cape Town 2026 entry ticket.
Why this matters for Cape Town’s pop culture scene
Comic Con Cape Town has steadily grown into one of the country’s biggest celebrations of gaming, comics, film, television, and anime. Hosted at CTICC 2 and backed by the City of Cape Town, the event has become a meeting point for creators, collectors, and cosplayers from across South Africa.
Bringing in a voice actor of Liebrecht’s calibre signals how seriously the local event is taking its anime audience. Anime culture in South Africa has moved far beyond niche. From packed cinema screenings of anime films to cosplay communities that fill convention halls with painstakingly crafted costumes, the fandom is loud, proud, and growing.
Social media reactions to guest announcements like this typically range from disbelief to pure excitement. Expect timelines filled with Dabi quotes, One Piece memes, and fans counting down the days to May.
Mark your calendar
Comic Con Cape Town with Capitec runs from 1 to 3 May 2026 at CTICC 2. If you are an anime fan who has ever debated your favourite villain arc or rewatched a fight scene just to hear that voice again, this might be your moment.
Cape Town is about to echo with some very familiar lines.
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