Saboten Con has become one of the more popular anime conventions in Arizona, and this year hosted its 9th annual convention in downtown Phoenix, where thousands of anime and Asian pop culture fans gathered to celebrate their favorite television shows, movies, music, and comics.


This year's offering included several high profile anime voice actors, among them included Kyle Hebert, known for his portrayal of Gohan in Dragon Ball Z, perhaps the most famous anime in existence. Other voice actors included Eric Stuart, who played Brock in Pokemon, and several more including Erica Mendez, Carrie Keranen, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, and David Vincent.


Attendees were able to meet and get autographs from their favorites, and also enjoy several different musical acts in attendance, including The Slants, and the enigmatic Ladybeard, perhaps one of the most popular guests at this year's convention.


No word yet on official attendance for this year's convention, but last year's topped more than 6,000, and it has quickly become one of the bigger conventions in the Phoenix metro area.


You can find photos from this year's convention here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskJ6LcHp