Guest planning
We have decided to invite the following people as guests at the 2026 international festival.
11/1 Hiroaki Hirata
Details have already been sent out on POTI for TIU students.
Guest introduction Saturday, November 1st
| event date | 11/1（Sat） |
| Hours | inauguration 13:00 start of performance 14:00 |
| Venue | auditorium |
| Event format | talk show |
| Pre-booking | TIU students and General public: please check the application procedure above. |
| Entrance fee | Free |
Hiroaki Hirata
平田広明
Special Guest Announcement: Hiroaki Hirata!
We are delighted to welcome Hiroaki Hirata, a renowned Japanese voice actor, as a special guest at International Festival 2026!
Hiroaki Hirata is widely known for his roles as Sanji in ONE PIECE, Mutta Nanba in Space Brothers, and Captain Jack Sparrow in the Japanese dub of Pirates of the Caribbean. He has built an impressive career through his work in a wide range of productions in Japan and around the world.
At this year's festival, we will be hosting a special talk show featuring Hiroaki Hirata.
This is a rare opportunity to hear fascinating stories and insights directly from Hiroaki Hirata, who has brought many beloved characters to life through his voice acting.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo International University's Kawagoe Campus 1!
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Doors Open: 12:00 PM
- Show Starts: 1:00 PM
- Venue: Main Auditorium, Tokyo International University, Kawagoe Campus 1
- Guest: Hiroaki Hirata
- Event: Special Talk Show
- Admission: Advance registration and a lottery via Google Forms are required. Same-day tickets may also be sold.