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

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 11:00 am to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Xpress Skins Wraps & Signs | Houston, TX

Advertisement
Sanji Experience w/ Hiroaki Hirata! VIP M&G, autographs &Dining experience at Xpress Skins & Tsujita. Anime fans, donโ€™t miss it!
About this Event
Event Photos

๐ŸŒŸ A Once-in-a-Lifetime VIP Fan Experience with Hiroaki Hirata โ€“ Houston, TX ๐ŸŒŸ

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 โ€“ Tickets Will Not Last

Step into the world of anime with an ultra-exclusive fan event featuring the legendary Hiroaki Hirata โ€” 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. Youโ€™ll get meaningful time with one of Japanโ€™s most respected voice actors in a setting designed to celebrate his work and his fans.


For all:

  • โœ๏ธ Autograph Signing โ€“ Official merch signed in-person, GET YOUR FUNKO POP SIGNED!!


๐Ÿ’Ž Your VIP Experience Includes:
  • ๐ŸŽค Exclusive Q&A Session โ€“ Unfiltered stories, voice acting insights, and live character moments
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Photo Op โ€“ Pose with Mr. Hirata and take home a premium keepsake

Also tickets available for:

  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dine with Sanji โ€“ Limited-seating dinner inspired by One Piece, where select VIP guests will share a table with Mr. Hirata himself

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets Extremely Limited โ€“ Once Theyโ€™re Gone, Theyโ€™re Gone

If youโ€™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


Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Autograph Session - @ Xpress Skins Location
Host: Hiroaki Hirata
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
V.I.P. Meet & Greet - @ Xpress Skins Location
Host: Hiroaki Hirata
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Fan Meeting & Dining - @ Tsujita Restaurant
Host: Hiroaki Hirata
๐Ÿ•‘: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fan Meeting & Dining - @ Tsujita Restaurant - Cosplay Contest/Charity Auction
Host: Hiroaki Hirata
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Xpress Skins Wraps & Signs, 1804 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 138.00 to USD 394.19

Xpress Skins

Host or Publisher Xpress Skins

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Houston

Who We Are
Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Who We Are

St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church

WORKSHOPS
Yoga Class with Sacred Spaces Yoga
Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Yoga Class with Sacred Spaces Yoga

Social Status Houston

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
New Ju Men's Annual Conference
Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am New Ju Men's Annual Conference

New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
Native Pollinators with Jay White, Texas Gardener Magazine
Sat, 20 Sep at 10:30 am Native Pollinators with Jay White, Texas Gardener Magazine

4545 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018-4509, United States

Vibrant Pop & Blossoms  *Sip n Bloom* Floral Experience Workshop
Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm Vibrant Pop & Blossoms *Sip n Bloom* Floral Experience Workshop

QSP Studios

WORKSHOPS ART
NO GI SEMINAR WITH ADCC ABSOLUTE CHAMPION KAYNAN DUARTE
Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm NO GI SEMINAR WITH ADCC ABSOLUTE CHAMPION KAYNAN DUARTE

Gracie Barra Westchase Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

WORKSHOPS
Know Music, Know Life 3
Sat, 20 Sep at 01:00 pm Know Music, Know Life 3

Swanny's Grill

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Space News & Brews | William Price Distilling
Sat, 20 Sep at 02:00 pm Space News & Brews | William Price Distilling

William Price Distilling

Sat, 20 Jul at 07:00 pm GEEK MEET

Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics

ENTERTAINMENT ANIME
Anime Meetup
Thu, 21 Aug at 05:00 pm Anime Meetup

2089 Westheimer Rd

MEETUPS ANIME
Bedrock City Presents: THE END OF EVANGELION
Thu, 28 Aug at 07:15 pm Bedrock City Presents: THE END OF EVANGELION

2009 West Gray St, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77019

ENTERTAINMENT
#WeTouchGrass presents: HOUSTON Anime Rave
Fri, 12 Sep at 09:00 pm #WeTouchGrass presents: HOUSTON Anime Rave

NOTO Houston

ANIME RAVES
Houston Celebrity Comic Con
Sat, 20 Sep at 09:30 am Houston Celebrity Comic Con

1 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77054

ANIME CONTESTS
Sanji Experience with Mr. Hiroaki Hirata -  V.I.P. Meet&Greet & Autographs
Sat, 20 Sep at 11:00 am Sanji Experience with Mr. Hiroaki Hirata - V.I.P. Meet&Greet & Autographs

Xpress Skins Wraps & Signs

MEETUPS CONTESTS
TsumiCon Texas 2025
Fri, 24 Oct at 10:00 am TsumiCon Texas 2025

Houston Marriott Westchase

ART ENTERTAINMENT
2025 Comic Indie Con
Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm 2025 Comic Indie Con

2025 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008-6320, United States

ART ANIME

What's Happening Next in Houston?

Discover Houston Events