Meet The Voice Behind One Piece’s Wild Emporio Ivankov

The countdown has officially begun for the most electrifying pop culture takeover in North Louisiana. Geek'd Con is charging back into the Shreveport Convention Center this summer, bringing a massive weekend of fandom celebration from August 14th through the 16th, 2026.

Get ready to level up your summer plans with three days full of excitement in Downtown Shreveport. From legendary horror icons, to modern anime voice actors, the event brings the biggest names across multiple fandoms directly to the fans in the Ark-La-Tex.

Meet A One Piece Fan Favorite In Shreveport

This year, the voice of a massive anime fan favorite will be hanging out at Geek'd Con on the Captain Shreve floor. That's where you can meet voice actor Randy Pearlman!

Pearlman is a voice actor known for voicing Emporio Ivankov in the "One Piece" franchise. Ivankov is a founding member of the Revolutionary Army and the ruler of the Kamabakka Kingdom.

The character is a major ally to the Straw Hat Pirates during the Impel Down and Marineford story arcs. Ivankov utilizes the powers of the Horm-Horm Fruit, which grants the ability to control and manipulate human hormones to change physical states.

Pearlman voiced the character Shiki Kijima in the "Tokyo Ghoul" franchise. He provided the voice for Lavian in the "Fairy Tail" series. His resume includes work on other animated titles such as "Dragon Ball Super", "Attack on Titan", "Black Clover", "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid", and "Spy x Family".

Get Your Tickets For Geek'd Con 2026

Vendor booth registration is officially open for the 2026 show. Whether you are a local comic shop, an independent artist, or a traveling vendor, you can claim your spot on the convention floor right now by visiting ShreveportGeeks.com.

For the fans getting ready to attend the massive August event, score your tickets now through ShreveportComicCon.com. Remember, GeekdCon.com is your official hub for all ticket information, upcoming celebrity guest announcements, and the full weekend schedule.