Overload NZ

GUESTS

Every year we bring a captivating mix of local and international guests for you to anticipate meeting – from renowned creators to passionate cosplayers. Don’t miss the chance to connect with incredible talent from the industry! 

THAMES

COSPLAY GUEST

Thames is a talented cosplayer hailing from Thailand who has been actively donning costumes since 2006.  His exceptional cosplays have made him a favorite both at home and abroad, leading to frequent opportunities to endorse products and games as a cosplayer model. Thames’ experience has also lead him to guest and judge at numerous events across Asia. 

In 2022, Thames and partner Jasper Z, represented Thailand at the World Cosplay Summit Championship in Nagoya, Japan, winning 3rd place.

Beyond cosplay, Thames shines in other realms. He is both a successful streamer on his Facebook page, and exhibits his musical talent as the bassist of the Malerose Band.

UCHIDA

MANGA LIVE PAINTER

After her debut as a manga artist in Shueisha’s Ultra Jump, UCHIDA ventured into live drawing performances in 2015, painting captivating, large-scale manga on walls. 

Combining a cyberpunk worldview with the novelty of giant manga, UCHIDA’s innovative approach earned global recognition, leading her to exhibit to international audiences in 2018. Since then, she has showcased her live drawing performances in nine countries, primarily across Europe.

Setsuo Itō

voice actor

Setsuo Itō, born on March 18th, 1991, in Hokkaido, Japan, is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with ‘Air Agency’ in Tokyo. Notably, he won the Best New Actor Award at the 11th Seiyu Awards for his portrayal of the lead character, Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama, in the anime series “Mob Psycho 100.”

His contributions to various anime and game projects include:

  • Ryōhei Ameyama in “Pupipō!” (2013),
  • Kai Musashisakai in “Anime-Gatari” (2017),
  • Kenichi Iwami in “Captain Tsubasa”,
  • Shigeo Kageyama in “Mob Psycho 100!” (3 seasons, from 2016 to 2022)

Amongst many other roles he has also voiced Anime characters in ‘Junji Ito Collection’, ’Bungo Stray Dogs’, Seven Deadly Sins’, ‘We never Learn’, and Game characters in ‘Macross Δ (Delta) Scramble’, ‘Crash Bandicoot 4’.

ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE & AUTOGRAPH PROCUREMENT

Setsuo Itō will only be present for Saturday April 20th during Overload 2024. 

Q&A Session
Saturday 20th April: 1-2PM at Overload Stage. 
Location: SHED 10

Autograph Session
Saturday 20th April:
 2-3PM, might extend it to 3.30 pm – One time only 
Location: SHED 10, Autograph Booth

Autograph Policy: Buy an Overload official shikishi autograph board (paper board) from the Graphic Novel Cafe booth in Shed 10. This will give you the option to have Setsuo Itō sign either the Overload official autograph shikishi or on official merchandise featuring a character image from a series or franchise where his voice was used (like anime, games, or albums).

Quantity Restriction: Up to two shikishi per person.
Shikishi Price: $40 per board.

SUOL

WEBTOON ARTIST

SUOL is a Korean Webtoon author and illustrator who graduated from Digital Design at the Auckland University of Technology. She debuted with the webtoon series ‘Juvenile’ in 2017. Her current serial webtoon, ‘Villains Are Destined to Die,’ began in 2020, and the English version is being published by Ize Press

ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE & AUTOGRAPH PROCUREMENT

SUOL will only be present for Sunday April 21st during Overload 2024. 

Q&A Session
Sunday 21st April: 12-1PM at Overload Stage. 
Location: SHED 10

Autograph Session
Sunday 21st April: 1-2PM, might extend it to 2.30 pm – One time only 
Location: SHED 10, Autograph Booth.

Autograph Policy: Buy a copy of ‘Villains Are Destined to Die’ manhwa at the Graphic Novel Cafe booth in Shed 10. You will receive one of two exclusive official Overload posters and an autograph token. SUOL will sign the manhwa with your name (or your friend’s name). No signing on the poster* (*She might do so depending on the queue on the day).

Quantity Restriction: Up to two books per person.
Book Price: $48 per copy.