Meet Kaiji Tang at Taiyou Con in Mesa, Arizona
An avid lover of gaming and all things food-related, Kaiji Tang has been working as a voice actor in Los Angeles, CA since 2007. In the world of video games, he has done such roles as Ichiban Kasuga (Yakuza: Like a Dragon), Eustace (Granblue Fantasy: Versus), Faust (Guilty Gear), Munehisa Iwai (Persona 5), Takatoshi Hijiyama (13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim), Akatsuki (Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle), Owain (Fire Emblem: Awakening), Detective Pikachu (Detective Pikachu 3DS), Jann Lee (Dead or Alive 5), Gaius Worzel (The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel), Gonta Gokuhara (Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony), Fang (Fairy Fencer F), Moma Kumakura (AI: The Somnium Files), and Kenshiro (Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage). When it comes to anime, you can hear him in such roles as Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen), Osamu Dazai (Bungo Stray Dogs), Joe (Megalobox), Sanemi Shinazugawa (Demon Slayer), Guts (Berserk 2016), Ohma Tokita (Kengan Ashura), Archer (Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works), Tsumugu Kinagase (Kill La Kill), Retsu (Baki), Poppo (Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day), Bill (Beastars), and Hendricksen (The Seven Deadly Sins).
Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon will have the chance to meet Kaiji Tang live at Taiyou Con, Arizona’s anime convention hosted at the Mesa Convention Center. Taiyou Con is a three-day celebration of anime, gaming, and Japanese pop culture featuring panels, autograph sessions, and appearances from beloved voice actors like Kaiji Tang.
Attendees can look forward to guest panels, photo ops, and autograph opportunities, where Kaiji Tang will share stories from behind the microphone — from voicing Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen to bringing Ichiban Kasuga to life in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Whether you’re into anime, fighting games, or Japanese storytelling, meeting Kaiji Tang at Taiyou Con is a must for any fan.
Beyond the guest events, Taiyou Con transforms the Mesa Convention Center into a full-scale Japanese festival complete with food vendors, a bustling Vendor Hall, and an Artist Alley showcasing art and collectibles from across anime and gaming fandoms. You can explore live performances, cosplay showcases, and cultural exhibits that capture the heart of Japan right here in Arizona.
Whether you’re coming to see your favorite anime guests, shop exclusive merch, or enjoy a weekend surrounded by fellow fans, Taiyou Con offers an experience that brings the anime community together every January.
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