Otakon 2026 Announces Simba Tsuchiya, Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, Kan Mizoguchi as Guests
Otakon 2026 has announced the attendance of notable guests Simba Tsuchiya, Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, and Kan Mizoguchi, all of whom are associated with Studio Cypic's manga adaptation, The World is Dancing. This manga, created by Kazuto Mihara, was serialized in Morning from March 2021 to October 2022, with its anime debut scheduled for July 2, 2026. Tsuchiya is recognized for his roles in Backflip!! and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, while Kuroyanagi directed both The Great Passage and Backflip!! The convention, organized by Otakorp Inc. in Washington, D.C., typically attracts over 40,000 attendees.
Key facts
- Simba Tsuchiya, Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, and Kan Mizoguchi are confirmed guests for Otakon 2026.
- All three guests are connected to Studio Cypic's The World is Dancing.
- The World is Dancing is a manga by Kazuto Mihara, serialized in Morning from March 2021 to October 2022.
- The anime adaptation premiered on July 2, 2026.
- Tsuchiya's notable roles include Shotaro Futaba in Backflip!! and Shuji Ito in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
- Kuroyanagi directed The Great Passage and the Backflip!! television series and feature film.
- Mizoguchi contributed to Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Road to the Top and Beginning of a New Era.
- Mizoguchi studied under Tsumura Reijiro at the Hitotsubashi Kanze Society.
- Otakon is produced by the nonprofit Otakorp and held in Washington, D.C.
- The convention historically welcomes more than 40,000 attendees over three days.
Entities
Artists
- Simba Tsuchiya
- Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
- Kan Mizoguchi
- Kazuto Mihara
- Tsumura Reijiro
Institutions
- Otakorp Inc.
- Studio Cypic
- Kodansha
- Hitotsubashi Kanze Society
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- United States