Takanori Matsuoko Added to Guest List for Otakon 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2026) – Takanori Matsuoko will be a guest at Otakon 2026, according to Otakorp Inc. He is a producer in the anime production department at PONY CANYON INC.

Matuoko has served as a producer on numerous anime projects, including "Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells," "Loner Life in Another World," "TOUGEN ANKI," "Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed," "So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power," and "Petals of Reincarnation."

Drawing on his extensive experience in anime production, he continues to work at the forefront of developing titles that attract audiences both in Japan and around the world. In October 2026, the highly anticipated sequel arc of "TOUGEN ANKIL Nikko Kegon Falls Arc" is scheduled to premiere.

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/