Yuji Yanase Added to Guest Roster for Otakon 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2026) – Yūji Yanase will be a guest at Otakon 2026, according to Otakorp Inc. He is a Japanese anime director and episode director, working primarily with studio MAHO FILM.

He has directed a wide range of series for the studio, including "The World's Strongest Rearguard," "The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne," "Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra," "I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History," "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1," "In the Land of Leadale," "By the Grace of the Gods," "By the Grace of the Gods 2," and "If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord," among many others.

ABOUT OTAKON AND OTAKORP, INC.: Now entering its thirty-second year, Otakon is an annual celebration of Japanese and East Asian popular culture, and also one of the largest gatherings of fans in the United States. Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East. Historically, Otakon has drawn over 40,000 people for three days each year (for a paid attendance of over 100,000 turnstile attendees). Otakon is a membership-based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily through its media and entertainment. Otakorp, Inc. is directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – we are run by fans, for fans.

For more information about Otakorp, Inc., see https://www.otakorp.org/
For more information and the latest news on Otakon 2026, see https://www.Otakon.com/