Louisiana Comic Con is an annual two-day event celebrating more than just comics, gathering Saturday and Sunday at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette.
Celebrity guests, artists, vendors, fan groups, panels, costume contests, games and more are all part of the fun. Plus, it's family-friendly.
Anime fans may not know Trina Nishimura's face, but they know her voice: Mikasa Ackerman from Attack on Titan, Kurisu Makise from Steins;Gate, and Fire Emblem Engage. Etty.
Here, the California-born voice actor, 40, who was one of 24 celebrity guests attending this weekend's Louisiana Comic-Con, talks about his career, his Comic-Con experiences, crawfish, and more.
Is this your first time attending Louisiana or Louisiana Comic Con?
I have had the pleasure of visiting Louisiana several times. It's such a beautiful place, full of cultural diversity and breathtaking scenery, and I always look forward to coming back. Honestly, as I write this, one person is thinking exactly how many pounds of crawfish she can eat in 72 hours.
How long have these events been going on?
Throughout my career, I have been incredibly lucky to attend many conventions over the years and meet amazing people from all over the world.
What is your favorite thing about being a guest at Comic-Con?
My favorite part about attending conventions is the opportunity to share in the excitement and fun of the convention itself. I'm a fan of many different genres myself, so it's always a lot of fun to chat with like-minded fans.
What led you to become a voice actor? What's fun?
I've been an actor all my life. I started acting at the age of 9 in my local community theater growing up in Amarillo, Texas. When I was attending the University of North Texas, a close friend told me about an audition for a company called Funimation. I auditioned, got cast, and 20 years later, I'm lucky enough to still be working. Telling stories has always been a passion of mine, and I can't think of any other profession more fulfilling than conveying the human experience.
Describe a typical day at work.
In my particular profession, nothing is guaranteed. My typical “her day at the office” mostly consists of asking various people if they can come into the office and work. Auditions are my main job. I think I spend more time trying to get gigs than actually working on projects. When I'm not auditioning or working on projects, I spend my time exploring my creative passions and finding ways to tell stories.
Do you have any habits to keep your voice in top condition?
Stay hydrated. Stay hydrated. Stay hydrated.
Will you have free time to explore the area while you’re here?
Even though my event schedule is pretty tight, I always go out for dinner. I'm really looking forward to buying boudin, Dauberge cake, crawfish, and gumbo.
Have something to add?
Comic-Con is a very special place and event. There is no other place on earth (I have ever seen) where everyone in attendance is so kind, supportive, and respectful. Everyone just wants to share their respective fandoms and have a good time.
Mr. Nishimura will be attending Louisiana Comic Con as follows:
- DJ Qualls
- Paulo Costanzo
- Callan Ashley
- kim rose
- john beatty
- Booker T and Sharmell
- Nakia Breeze
- Robert Capron
- cody chamberlain
- pixel vix cosplay
- always makeup
- Leah Clark
- Zachary Gordon
- Rob Guillory
- scott innes
- David Matranga
- Brandon McInnis
- Kevin Nash
- Emily Neves
- miss woolala
- suzanne cosplay
- J. Michael Tatum
- Serena Vincent