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Maile Flanagan To Attend Anime Boston 2020


Earlier today, Anime Boston announced that Maile Flanagan will attend their 2020 convention as a guest of honor. The actor is the third guest confirmed for this year’s convention, and joins Michelle Ruff and Brittney Karbowski.

Maile Flanagan Headshot

Flanagan began her career in 1998, following stints in Washington, D.C. and Minneapolis. She made her TV debut in 1998, where she played Chaz Bono on MADtv, and the Old Crone in animated show Men in Black: The Series. In 2005, Flanagan made her debut in the anime world as Naruto Uzumaki from the Naruto franchise. She’s played the role in all English adaptations, including the recent Boruto: Naruto Next Generations franchise.

Anime Boston 2020 will be held from April 10 – 12, at the Hynes Convention Center.

Source: Anime Boston (Press Release)

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