Ray Hurd, Anime Voice Actor, Announced as Geek'd Con 2026 Guest

The towering voice behind iconic anime characters like Toppo and Kizaru is headed to Shreveport's annual comic convention.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 11:09pm

Geek'd Con, Shreveport's popular comic and pop culture convention, has announced that renowned anime voice actor Ray Hurd will be a featured guest at the 2026 event. Hurd is known for his powerful, booming voice work on hit shows like One Piece, Dragon Ball, and My Hero Academia.

Why it matters

Geek'd Con has grown into one of the top family-friendly comic conventions in the region, attracting fans from across Louisiana and beyond. The addition of a high-profile voice actor like Ray Hurd is expected to further boost attendance and excitement around the 2026 event.

The details

Hurd, who stands nearly 7 feet tall, will be available throughout the 3-day Geek'd Con event for autographs, photo ops, and interactions with fans. Local vendors, artists, and creatives can also secure booth space to showcase their products at the convention.

  • Geek'd Con 2026 will take place from August 14-16 in downtown Shreveport.
  • Ray Hurd's appearance as a featured guest was announced on March 3, 2026.

The players

Ray Hurd

A renowned anime voice actor known for his powerful, booming voice work on hit shows like One Piece, Dragon Ball, and My Hero Academia.

Geek'd Con

Shreveport's popular annual comic and pop culture convention, which has grown into one of the top family-friendly events of its kind in the region.

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What’s next

Fans can secure tickets for Geek'd Con 2026 as they become available, while local vendors and artists can register for booth space on the event's website.

The takeaway

The addition of acclaimed voice actor Ray Hurd to the Geek'd Con 2026 lineup underscores the convention's growing reputation as a must-attend event for anime and pop culture fans in the region.