Updates – TAIYOU CON | FEB 19-21, 2027

September 16, 2026 Updates

Mesa Community College DJs Bring Fresh Local Talent to Taiyou Con

Music has become another part of the atmosphere at Taiyou Con, and a growing collaboration with Mesa Community College is giving local DJ students an opportunity to perform for a live audience while adding something different to the anime convention…

September 15, 2026 Updates

Meet Brittney Karbowski at Taiyou Con 2027, Arizona’s Anime Convention, in Mesa, AZ

Brittney Karbowski is a prolific voice actress, who has voiced in a number of series with studios from Texas to California. She is best known for her roles as Wendy Marvel in Fairy Tail, Black Star in Soul Eater, Camie…

September 14, 2026 Updates

A Cosplayer’s Guide to Anime Conventions | Taiyou Con in Mesa, Arizona

Cosplay is one of the most recognizable parts of the anime convention experience. Walk through an anime convention and you may see characters from the newest anime series standing next to characters from shows that aired decades ago, along with…

September 13, 2026 Updates

Meet Kyle McCarley at Taiyou Con 2027, Arizona’s Anime Convention, in Mesa, AZ

Kyle McCarley is a Los Angeles-based voice actor, director, and scriptwriter whose versatile performances span some of the most popular anime and video game franchises in recent years. He is best known to anime fans as the voice of Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama in Mob…

September 12, 2026 Updates

Taiyou Con, One of Arizona’s Oldest Anime Conventions, Reaches Record Attendance

Taiyou Con has come a long way from its beginnings inside a Mesa hotel. What started as a small gathering of anime fans with just 13 vendors has grown into one of Arizona’s oldest anime conventions, filling the Mesa Convention…

September 11, 2026 Updates

Meet Tia Ballard at Taiyou Con 2027, Arizona’s Anime Convention, in Mesa, AZ

Tia Ballard is a North Texas native residing in Los Angeles, California. With a love for character and storytelling, Tia is a professional voice actor, artist, director, and creative. She has a diverse portfolio of over 300 anime appearances, including…

September 10, 2026 Updates

How Much Does It Cost to Attend an Anime Convention?

If you’re planning your first anime convention, one of the biggest questions is probably: How much does it cost to attend an anime convention? The answer depends on how you want to experience the event. Your ticket is only one…

September 9, 2026 Updates

Meet Keith Silverstein at Taiyou Con 2027, Arizona’s Anime Convention, in Mesa, AZ

Keith Silverstein is a veteran voice actor with a diverse list of credits. He’s the voice of Zhongli in the worldwide sensation, Genshin Impact, Torbjörn in Overwatch 2, Hisoka on Hunter x Hunter, Hawk Moth on the fan favorite Miraculous-Tales…

August 4, 2026 Updates

How to Meet Anime Voice Actors at Conventions: What to Expect

Anime conventions give fans the opportunity to meet the talented voice actors behind their favorite characters. While many people know voice actors from popular anime series and video games, few understand how convention appearances actually work. From autograph sessions to…

August 3, 2026 Updates

Meet Cherami Leigh at Taiyou Con 2027 in Mesa, Arizona

Cherami Leigh is an actor, writer and director and has been working in the industry for over 25 years. She has appeared in films such as Temple Grandin, The Hottest State and Fast Food Nation, as well as television shows…