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Taiyou Con 2014 at Hilton Mesa

January 5, 2014 4:00AM

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Anime fans, cosplayers, and geeks from across Arizona gathered at the Hilton Mesa from Friday, January 3, to Sunday, January 5, for the annual Taiyou Con.

Photos by Benjamin Leatherman
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