Welcome to the 17th annual Taiyou Con!

When: January 23-25, 2026

Where: Mesa Convention Center, Mesa, AZ

Why You Should Join Us!

• Meet Your Favorite Stars: Guests include top voice actors, amazing cosplayers, and other special guests!
• Cosplay Heaven: Strut your stuff or marvel at the amazing cosplay creations in our cosplay contest and community.
• Exciting Panels & Events: Dive into exclusive panels, meet & greets, and live performances!
• Maid Cafe: Enjoy the special cafe hosted by maids just like the maid cafes in Japan.
• K-Pop Fans Unite: Come join our K-Pop random dances on stage!
• Video Games: Tournaments and open play on various video games.
• Anime Music Video contest: Watch and vote for your favorite AMV.
• Satisfy those food cravings: Get some food at the food trucks in the Japanese festival area!
• Vendor & Artist Hall: Shop for unique merch, collectibles, and art you can't find anywhere else.

How do you get into the convention?

4 TYPES of Badges...

VIP Weekend Badge - Entrance into the convention, Taiyou Con merchandise (collectable items), early Friday & Saturday access into vendor hall, and priority access to all events and autograph sessions.

Bundle Weekend Badge - Entrance into the convention, early Friday & Saturday access into vendor hall, and Taiyou Con merchandise (collectable items).

Regular Weekend Badge - Entrance into the convention. FREE tote bag included but while supplies last

Day Badge (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) - Entrance into the convention for the particular day.

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Tickets Are Limited & Selling Fast! Secure your spot today!

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Announced Guests