Simba Tsuchiya from Studio-Cypics is one of the creators of The World is Dancing. He is one of the Otakon 2026 guests. He will be with his colleagues Kan Mizoguchi and Toshimasa Kuroyanagi. Image: Otakan
Otakorp has announced that voice actor Simba Tsuchiya, director Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, and animation producer Kan Mizoguchi will attend Otakon 2026. The three guests are connected with Studio Cypic’s The World is Dancing and represent multiple areas of anime production.
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Otakon 2026 Guests Announced by Otakorp
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Otakorp Inc. has announced that Simba Tsuchiya, Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, and Kan Mizoguchi will attend Otakon 2026, expanding the convention’s growing guest lineup.
The announcement confirms the participation of three Japanese anime professionals associated with Studio Cypic’s The World is Dancing. While their attendance has been confirmed, Otakorp has not yet released details about panels, autograph sessions, or special programming.
Otakon 2026 Guests Bring Experience Across Anime Production
The latest Otakon 2026 guests represent voice acting, directing, and animation production, offering attendees perspectives from several stages of anime creation.
Simba Tsuchiya
Voice actor Simba Tsuchiya has appeared in numerous television anime and has built a growing international following.
His notable roles include:
- Shotaro Futaba — Backflip!!
- Shuji Ito — Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
- Tatara Fujita — Welcome to the Ballroom
- Ryota Kuzuryu — Shinkalion: Change the World
- Yosuke Ueno — April Showers Bring May Flowers
- Tsutomu Goshiki — Haikyu!!
Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
Director Toshimasa Kuroyanagi made his directorial debut with Shonen Hollywood before leading several acclaimed productions.
His directing credits include:
- The Great Passage
- Love Me, Love Me Not
- Backflip!! television series
- Backflip!! feature film
His work spans both television anime and theatrical releases.
Kan Mizoguchi
Animation producer Kan Mizoguchi has an association with Studio Cypic and has contributed to several recent productions.
His credits include:
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Road to the Top
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era
According to Otakorp, Mizoguchi studied under master Tsumura Reijiro at the Hitotsubashi Kanze Society before entering the animation industry.
What Is The World is Dancing?
Otakorp said all three new Otakon 2026 guests have connections with Studio Cypic’s The World is Dancing.
The World Is Dancing is a Japanese historical manga series that Kazuto Mihara writes and illustrates. Kodansha serialized the manga in its seinen magazine Morning from March 2021 to October 2022 before collecting its chapters into six tankōbon volumes.
Mihara sets the story during Japan’s Muromachi period and follows Oniyasha, the young Zeami Motokiyo, as he begins the journey that transforms him into the founder of Noh theater. The series combines historical fiction with coming-of-age drama while exploring the origins of one of Japan’s oldest performing arts. Cypic produced the anime television adaptation, and it premiered on July 2, 2026.
The World Is Dancing—Official Trailer YouTube
Why These Otakon 2026 Guests Matter
Guest announcements remain one of the biggest attractions for anime conventions, helping attendees plan travel, panels, and autograph sessions.
By inviting professionals from multiple disciplines—including voice acting, directing, and production—Otakon gives fans opportunities to learn about the creation of anime from concept through final production.
The addition of creators associated with Studio Cypic also introduces attendees to emerging projects while featuring professionals connected to well-known anime franchises.
About Otakon
Now entering its 32nd year, Otakon is one of the largest anime and East Asian pop culture conventions in the United States.
Held annually in Washington, D.C., the convention celebrates anime, manga, gaming, music, and Asian culture. According to Otakorp, the event has historically welcomed more than 40,000 attendees over three days, generating more than 100,000 turnstile admissions.
The nonprofit organization Otakorp produces the convention, which includes industry panels, concerts, cosplay, gaming events, and cultural programming.
What’s Next for Otakon 2026?
Otakorp has confirmed Simba Tsuchiya, Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, and Kan Mizoguchi as Otakon 2026 guests.
Additional guest announcements, event schedules, autograph opportunities, and panel information will come closer to the convention.
The addition of Simba Tsuchiya, Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, and Kan Mizoguchi expands the Otakon 2026 guest lineup with professionals representing voice acting, directing, and animation production. As Otakorp releases more programming details in the coming months, attendees can expect additional guest announcements and a fuller picture of the convention schedule.