Sanji Experience with Mr. Hiroaki Hirata - V.I.P. Meet&Greet & Autographs

Date:

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location:

Autograph signing / VIP Q&A and Photo ops :

Xpress Skins - 1804 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77043

Fan Meeting Dining Experience, Cosplay Contest, Charity Auction

Tsujita Artisan noodle - 12230 Westheimer Rd a 160, Houston, TX 77077

Limited VIP Admission Only – Tickets Will Not Last

Step into the world of anime with an ultra-exclusive fan event featuring the legendary Hiroaki Hirata — the iconic voice behind Sanji (One Piece), Tiger (Tiger & Bunny), and countless unforgettable characters.

This is not your typical fan meet. This is a VIP style, intimate experience designed for the most passionate anime fans who want more than just a handshake. You’ll get meaningful time with one of Japan’s most respected voice actors in a setting designed to celebrate his work and his fans.

For all:

• ✍️ Autograph Signing – Official merch signed in-person, GET YOUR FUNKO POP SIGNED!!

• 🎤 Exclusive Q&A Session – Unfiltered stories, voice acting insights, and live character moments
• 📸 Photo Op – Pose with Mr. Hirata and take home a premium keepsake

Also tickets available for:

• 🍽️ Dine with Sanji – Limited-seating dinner inspired by One Piece, where select VIP guests will share a table with Mr. Hirata himself

If you’re ready for a truly personal connection with a living anime legend, secure your VIP access today.

Schedule:

11:00 am - 2:00pm - Autograph signing....He will sign as many people as the time allows so don't miss this opportunity!!

Xpress Skins Location

• Free to enter the venue, autograph also available for purchase on site!!
• Get your pre-sale autograph ticket, guaranteed autograph while it lasts!!
• Autograph are also available for purchase on site
• One autograph per order / purchase on site
• Licensed Merchandise only - BRING YOUR FUNKO POPS!!
• Personalization required, no exceptions
• Pens / Colors are supplied by the event, no outside pens are allowed
• Attendees are to supply the merch to have an autograph
• All ticket terms and conditions apply, all sales are final
• No cameras allowed

2:30pm - 4:00pm - VIP Meet & Greet / Q&A / Photo Op

Xpress Skins Location

• A designated ticket is required per person
• Limited 20 people
• Special event merchandise as a gift to each attendee
• Signed staff shirt raffle
• 1 autograph included, an item needs to be brought in by an attendee to get signed
• Autograph must be personalized, it is required, no exceptions
• 1 photo with Mr. Hirata
• Exclusive talkshow and Face - to - Face Q&A session with Mr. Hirata
• All ticket terms and conditions apply, all sales are final

5:00pm - 6:30pm - Fan Meeting Dining Experience Session 1

Tsujita Artisan Noodle Location

• A designated ticket is required per person
• Food price not included
• Must choose from the ONE DAY ONLY original menu, FOOD SELECTION IS REQUIRED
• Certain dietary / allergy restriction may not be accomodated. Please ask the staff upon ordering for your needs
• Giveaway Raffle - Straight from Japan, get your chance to win an item that you can only get at this fan meeting!!
• All ticket terms and conditions apply, all sales are final

VIP Fan Meeting Tickets - Now available

• VIP FANMEETING TICKET WILL GET YOU ON THE SAME TABLE AS MR HIRATA!!!!
• VIP Ticket - 1 autograph included, an item needs to be brought in by an attendee to get signed

7:00pm - 9:00pm - Fan Meeting Dining Experience Session 2

Tsujita Artisan Noodle Location

• A designated ticket is required per person
• Food price not included
• Must choose from the ONE DAY ONLY original menu, FOOD SELECTION IS REQUIRED
• Certain dietary / allergy restriction may not be accomodated. Please ask the staff upon ordering for your needs
• Charity Auction - The proceeds will go to Make a Wish Foundation
• Giveaway Raffle - Straight from Japan, get your chance to win an item that you can only get at this fan meeting!!
• All ticket terms and conditions apply, all sales are final

• Cosplay Contest - If you are coming to the second sessin, Come with a cosplay as One piece character OR any of Mr. Hirata's character to win an extra exclusive prize!! Cosplay contest judge is Mr. Hirata himself!!

***Cosplay contest entree fee is included in the Session 2 ticket price

VIP Fan Meeting Tickets - Now available!!

• VIP FANMEETING TICKET WILL GET YOU ON THE SAME TABLE AS MR HIRATA!!!!
• VIP Ticket -1 autograph included, an item needs to be brought in by an attendee to get signed

• All ticket terms and conditions apply, all sales are final

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