Kori Oujo
Welcome our new VTube guest! Kōri is a VTuber (Virtual Streamer) who is basically a silly raccoon that got isekai’ed into a beautiful ice princess in a distant realm. She is a variety streamer with a focus on chatting streams…
Ryan Colt Levy
Introducing Ryan Colt Levy, the Best English Voice Performance winner of 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Ryan’s standout role is Denji in the popular series, Chainsaw Man. In addition to Chainsaw Man, Ryan has made his mark in the world of…
James G
A special appearance! You can hear James G all weekend at the festival. As an artist and DJ, there is a transference of energy between the audience and James G. He gives energy to everyone on the dance floor, and…
Alex Organ
Over the past decade, Alex has voiced characters in over fifty shows. Favorites include Aizawa (Eraserhead) in My Hero Academia, Decim in Death Parade, Makishima in Psycho Pass, and Kaku in One Piece. Alex is also an accomplished stage actor…
Megan Shipman
Megan Shipman works professionally as a Voice Actor and ADR Director for many different games, projects, and shows. She’s voiced characters like Anya Forger in “SPYxFAMILY”, Shion in “Sing a Bit of Harmony”, La Brava from “My Hero Academia”, Gigi…
New Dates for 2025!
We’ve got some electrifying news to share that will have you jumping out of your seats with excitement (or doing a victory pose like your favorite anime hero)! Our much-anticipated anime event in Mesa, Arizona, has a new date: mark…
Food Truck Menus 2023
The menus will appear in the Taiyou Con: Anime Convention app on the first day of the convention. If you have not downloaded the app, you can do it on the Taiyou Con Mobile App page. Taiyou Con is going…
Amy Does Cosplay
Announcements keep coming! Our next Masquerade Judge… Amy Does Cosplay is a local Phoenix cosplay maker and designer, specializing in foam props and armor. She began cosplaying in 2014 when she visited her first convention. Since then her passion has…
Sapphire Nova Cosplay
Sign up for the masquerade! Sapphire Nova (@sapphirenovacosplay) will be part of the judge team.She has been a featured cosplay guest at over 200 conventions and has appeared at conventions all across the United States. Her dedication to the craft…
Press Applications Open!
Press registration is open! Please follow the guidelines on the Press Registration page and submit your information. The press department will contact you, and you MUST respond to be accepted as press. Looking forward to your coverage!