Tokyo Comic Convention Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Takehiko Goto) is pleased to announce the latest celebrity guests attending “Tokyo Comic Convention 2025” (hereinafter “Tokyo Comic Con 2025”), which will be held from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Tokyo Comic Con 2025 continues its wave of exciting celebrity announcements with the release of the second round of guest information!

Recently, the ＜First Round＞ of celebrity guests was revealed, featuring Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, and legendary comic artist Jim Lee. Today, we are thrilled to announce two more spectacular guests: Antony Starr and Karl Urban!
Both Starr and Urban will be appearing on all days of the convention, and fans will have the opportunity to participate in photo sessions and autograph signings at the venue.
(*Details on ticket sales for photo sessions and autograph signings will be announced at a later date.)

Antony Starr began his acting career in 1995, working primarily in television series in his home country of New Zealand. In 2019, he skyrocketed to international stardom with his role as Homelander, the main character of the ultra-violent and ruthless superhero drama “The Boys.” In the series, Starr delivers a commanding performance as a complex character—outwardly the perfect superhero, but in reality, a cold and ruthless villain driven by loneliness and an insatiable need for validation. His nuanced portrayal, bringing both menace and humanity to the role, has captivated audiences worldwide. His performance has earned him fervent acclaim, including winning both “Best Actor in a Superhero Series” and “Best Villain in a Series” twice at the Critics’ Choice Super Awards.

Also hailing from New Zealand, Karl Urban has appeared in numerous blockbuster films, including Éomer in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, Skurge in “Thor: Ragnarok,” Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy in J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” film series (2009–), and the titular role in “Dredd.” His versatile performances have made him a widely recognized and highly popular actor. In “The Boys,” Urban portrays Billy Butcher, a man consumed by vengeance against Starr’s Homelander. With his explosive intensity and commanding presence, Urban brings to life a character who is both dangerously unrestrained and fiercely protective of his comrades—a mix of recklessness, grit, and unyielding leadership that has made Butcher every bit as beloved as his nemesis.

Notably, Urban previously visited Japan for the Tokyo Comic Con in 2017, making this his second appearance at the event and his first return in eight years.

At Tokyo Comic Con 2025, the leaders of the superpowered group “The Seven” and the vigilante squad “The Boys”—sworn enemies within the series—will be face to face once again.
Let’s hope Tokyo doesn’t become their next battlefield, and join us in welcoming these two incredible stars to Japan!