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Anime Fun at Taiyou Con 2017 in Mesa

January 10, 2017 9:37AM

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Benjamin Leatherman
Local anime cosplayers at Taiyou Con 2017 at the Mesa Convention Center.
Fans of anime, manga, video games, and Japanese pop culture from across the Valley converged upon the Mesa Convention Center from Friday, January 6, to Sunday, January 8, for the latest edition of Taiyou Con. The annual three-day geek extravaganza featured plenty of cosplay and programming inspired by anime, as well as the chance to meet voice actors and other special guests. 

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