Shogo Sakata to Be Otakon 2026 Guest

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2026) – Shōgo Sakata, a Japanese voice actor, will be a guest at Otakon 2026, according to Otakorp Inc. He will appear in the upcoming sequel to "TOUGEN ANKI."

Sakata is from Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Since his debut, he has appeared in numerous anime productions. In October 2022, he gained international popularity for his leading role as Aki Hayakawa in the anime "Chainsaw Man."

In 2025, he portrayed Ikari Yaoroshi, a classmate of protagonist Shiki Ichinose at Rasetsu Academy, in "TOUGEN ANKI." The highly anticipated sequel, "Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc," is set to premiere in October 2026.

His notable works include the "TOUGEN ANKI" series, in which he portrays Ikari Yaoroshi; "Chainsaw Man" (as Aki Hayakawa); "You and I Are Polar Opposites" (as Yusuke Tani); "Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle" (as Saku Chitose); "My Awkward Senpai" (as Yu Kamegawa); and "Kusunoki's Garden of Gods" (as Minato Kusunoki), among 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/