Otakon
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Otakon is a yearly convention for East Asian culture in Washington DC, USA. Our next event is July 31-Aug 2, 2026.
www.otakon.com
www.otakon.com
Pre-registration for Otakon’s year of swords and sorcery is NOW OPEN!!! 🦀
FULL WEEKEND:
Only $90 until May 21st at 11 PM EDT!!!
$100 until July 30 at 11PM EDT
$110 at the door
Mail Badges:
Free Badge mailing will close at 11PM EDT on May 21st
Full details: otakon.com/2026registra...
#Otakon2026
FULL WEEKEND:
Only $90 until May 21st at 11 PM EDT!!!
$100 until July 30 at 11PM EDT
$110 at the door
Mail Badges:
Free Badge mailing will close at 11PM EDT on May 21st
Full details: otakon.com/2026registra...
#Otakon2026
December 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Pre-registration for Otakon’s year of swords and sorcery is NOW OPEN!!! 🦀
FULL WEEKEND:
Only $90 until May 21st at 11 PM EDT!!!
$100 until July 30 at 11PM EDT
$110 at the door
Mail Badges:
Free Badge mailing will close at 11PM EDT on May 21st
Full details: otakon.com/2026registra...
#Otakon2026
FULL WEEKEND:
Only $90 until May 21st at 11 PM EDT!!!
$100 until July 30 at 11PM EDT
$110 at the door
Mail Badges:
Free Badge mailing will close at 11PM EDT on May 21st
Full details: otakon.com/2026registra...
#Otakon2026
Adventure awaits! We've got something exciting coming up for our members! ⚔️ Make sure to mark your calendars for TOMORROW December 1st at 11:00 am! Got any guesses for us? Comment below!
Come take a seat in your fantasy only at 🦀 #Otakon2026
Come take a seat in your fantasy only at 🦀 #Otakon2026
November 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Adventure awaits! We've got something exciting coming up for our members! ⚔️ Make sure to mark your calendars for TOMORROW December 1st at 11:00 am! Got any guesses for us? Comment below!
Come take a seat in your fantasy only at 🦀 #Otakon2026
Come take a seat in your fantasy only at 🦀 #Otakon2026
Don't space out! We've got something exciting coming up for our members! 🚀 Make sure to mark your calendars for December 1st at 11:00 am! Got any guesses for us? Comment below!
You don't wanna miss this! 🦀 #Otakon2026
You don't wanna miss this! 🦀 #Otakon2026
November 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Don't space out! We've got something exciting coming up for our members! 🚀 Make sure to mark your calendars for December 1st at 11:00 am! Got any guesses for us? Comment below!
You don't wanna miss this! 🦀 #Otakon2026
You don't wanna miss this! 🦀 #Otakon2026
We're cooking up something for our members! 🍳 Make sure to mark your calendars for December 1st at 11:00 am! Got any guesses for us? Comment below!
You don't wanna miss this! 🦀 #Otakon2026
You don't wanna miss this! 🦀 #Otakon2026
November 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
We're cooking up something for our members! 🍳 Make sure to mark your calendars for December 1st at 11:00 am! Got any guesses for us? Comment below!
You don't wanna miss this! 🦀 #Otakon2026
You don't wanna miss this! 🦀 #Otakon2026
Celebrate the iconic Hello Kitty® with Otakon, the premiere east coast fan-run anime and east asian culture convention, and the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena! January 12th, 2026 7:00 PM EST
Link to webpage: www.gofevo.com/event/Flyers...
#otakon #otakon2026 #hellokitty #letsgoflyers
Link to webpage: www.gofevo.com/event/Flyers...
#otakon #otakon2026 #hellokitty #letsgoflyers
November 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Celebrate the iconic Hello Kitty® with Otakon, the premiere east coast fan-run anime and east asian culture convention, and the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena! January 12th, 2026 7:00 PM EST
Link to webpage: www.gofevo.com/event/Flyers...
#otakon #otakon2026 #hellokitty #letsgoflyers
Link to webpage: www.gofevo.com/event/Flyers...
#otakon #otakon2026 #hellokitty #letsgoflyers
Otakon guest alumnis Uki Satake, PIXY producers Jo YoungBae & Lee Joo Hyung, and industry veteran Jay PD have formed PTMRS with performers Minnie and Yuting. Their latest track, First Bite, is perfect for your Halloween playlist! Check it out and support:
open.spotify.com/album/72lw7t...
open.spotify.com/album/72lw7t...
October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Otakon guest alumnis Uki Satake, PIXY producers Jo YoungBae & Lee Joo Hyung, and industry veteran Jay PD have formed PTMRS with performers Minnie and Yuting. Their latest track, First Bite, is perfect for your Halloween playlist! Check it out and support:
open.spotify.com/album/72lw7t...
open.spotify.com/album/72lw7t...
We were honored to welcome manga artist Chika Mizube to Otakon! Their charm, artistry, and passion inspired fans throughout the weekend, and we’re grateful they shared their creativity with our community.
September 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We were honored to welcome manga artist Chika Mizube to Otakon! Their charm, artistry, and passion inspired fans throughout the weekend, and we’re grateful they shared their creativity with our community.
Hey everyone! Are you at #animenyc this weekend? Come find us!
We have some awesome Otakon 2026 info, swag and even prizes for a lucky few!
We'd love to say hai and get hyped for #Otakon2026
We have some awesome Otakon 2026 info, swag and even prizes for a lucky few!
We'd love to say hai and get hyped for #Otakon2026
August 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Hey everyone! Are you at #animenyc this weekend? Come find us!
We have some awesome Otakon 2026 info, swag and even prizes for a lucky few!
We'd love to say hai and get hyped for #Otakon2026
We have some awesome Otakon 2026 info, swag and even prizes for a lucky few!
We'd love to say hai and get hyped for #Otakon2026
This is your reminder that the #OTAKON2026 Hotel Block opens TODAY! Tuesday, August 19 at NOON (ET)
Direct link for booking: registration.experientevent.com/ShowOTA261
Link to FAQ:
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
Direct link for booking: registration.experientevent.com/ShowOTA261
Link to FAQ:
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
August 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is your reminder that the #OTAKON2026 Hotel Block opens TODAY! Tuesday, August 19 at NOON (ET)
Direct link for booking: registration.experientevent.com/ShowOTA261
Link to FAQ:
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
Direct link for booking: registration.experientevent.com/ShowOTA261
Link to FAQ:
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
This is your reminder that the #OTAKON2026 Hotel Block opens TOMORROW! Tuesday, August 19 at NOON (ET)
We have listened to your most common questions and provided you answers in a FAQ page linked below!
Link to FAQ (not clickable on all platforms):
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
We have listened to your most common questions and provided you answers in a FAQ page linked below!
Link to FAQ (not clickable on all platforms):
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
August 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This is your reminder that the #OTAKON2026 Hotel Block opens TOMORROW! Tuesday, August 19 at NOON (ET)
We have listened to your most common questions and provided you answers in a FAQ page linked below!
Link to FAQ (not clickable on all platforms):
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
We have listened to your most common questions and provided you answers in a FAQ page linked below!
Link to FAQ (not clickable on all platforms):
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
The #OTAKON2026 Hotel Block open Tuesday, August 19 at noon Eastern Time!
The link goes live at 11am, and room selection begins at noon. Everyone logged in before noon will be randomized into the room reservation queue.
www.otakon.com
The link goes live at 11am, and room selection begins at noon. Everyone logged in before noon will be randomized into the room reservation queue.
www.otakon.com
August 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The #OTAKON2026 Hotel Block open Tuesday, August 19 at noon Eastern Time!
The link goes live at 11am, and room selection begins at noon. Everyone logged in before noon will be randomized into the room reservation queue.
www.otakon.com
The link goes live at 11am, and room selection begins at noon. Everyone logged in before noon will be randomized into the room reservation queue.
www.otakon.com
The social media team just got an update! #Otakon2026 hotel block details coming TOMORROW…
August 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The social media team just got an update! #Otakon2026 hotel block details coming TOMORROW…
With that, Otakon 2025 has officially concluded! Thank you to all of our amazing attendees for making this year so special. We hope to see you again next year for #Otakon2026
What was your favorite memory this year? Comment below!
What was your favorite memory this year? Comment below!
August 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
With that, Otakon 2025 has officially concluded! Thank you to all of our amazing attendees for making this year so special. We hope to see you again next year for #Otakon2026
What was your favorite memory this year? Comment below!
What was your favorite memory this year? Comment below!
Our Masquerade team would like to extend a congratulations to this years best in show winners! Bake that Thang up! by Cursed Image Cosplay. What an incredible performance! Thank you to everyone else who placed and to our wonderful staff and Judges, Hylian Cream, Lady Ava, and Kiwi-ninamori
August 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Our Masquerade team would like to extend a congratulations to this years best in show winners! Bake that Thang up! by Cursed Image Cosplay. What an incredible performance! Thank you to everyone else who placed and to our wonderful staff and Judges, Hylian Cream, Lady Ava, and Kiwi-ninamori
Everyone please give a huge congratulations to all of our Otakon 2025 Hall Costume contest winners!!! Did you see any of these amazing craftsmen walking around the con? Comment below!
Best In Show – Jennifer as Kujo Tenn from Idolish7
Best In Show – Jennifer as Kujo Tenn from Idolish7
August 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Everyone please give a huge congratulations to all of our Otakon 2025 Hall Costume contest winners!!! Did you see any of these amazing craftsmen walking around the con? Comment below!
Best In Show – Jennifer as Kujo Tenn from Idolish7
Best In Show – Jennifer as Kujo Tenn from Idolish7
Check out our amazing Kpop Showtime winners! We absolutely LOVED your performances and so did Billie! Thank you for everyone who showed up and showed out! Did you get the chance to check out Kpop showtime this year? Comment below! If not, make sure to come by next year! #Otakon2025
August 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Check out our amazing Kpop Showtime winners! We absolutely LOVED your performances and so did Billie! Thank you for everyone who showed up and showed out! Did you get the chance to check out Kpop showtime this year? Comment below! If not, make sure to come by next year! #Otakon2025
Have you lost something? We may have found it! Check room 102A before you head out today and sign our "crab of shame" if you managed to misplace any items this weekend. #Otakon2025
August 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Have you lost something? We may have found it! Check room 102A before you head out today and sign our "crab of shame" if you managed to misplace any items this weekend. #Otakon2025
Check out this finalized artwork from the live drawing by Mizube-sensei during the Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! panel (Fri, Aug 8, 12:45 p.m.) See live artist and more at #Otakon2025
August 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Check out this finalized artwork from the live drawing by Mizube-sensei during the Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! panel (Fri, Aug 8, 12:45 p.m.) See live artist and more at #Otakon2025
Get ready for an adorable assault on the senses! The secret headliner tonight at the Dance is BABYBEARD!!! Lead singer Ladybeard is a cross-dressing pro-wrestler, heavy metal singer, and kawaii-idol based in Japan. He specializes in kawaiicore mixed with raw nuclear power!
August 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Get ready for an adorable assault on the senses! The secret headliner tonight at the Dance is BABYBEARD!!! Lead singer Ladybeard is a cross-dressing pro-wrestler, heavy metal singer, and kawaii-idol based in Japan. He specializes in kawaiicore mixed with raw nuclear power!
Introducing Bada! Created in collaboration with Moon Inho, Bada is the latest addition to the Otakon family! This feisty white tiger spirit is here to make her mark as our Korea mascot.
Have you checked out her introduction comic? It can be found in the program book or here!
Have you checked out her introduction comic? It can be found in the program book or here!
August 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Introducing Bada! Created in collaboration with Moon Inho, Bada is the latest addition to the Otakon family! This feisty white tiger spirit is here to make her mark as our Korea mascot.
Have you checked out her introduction comic? It can be found in the program book or here!
Have you checked out her introduction comic? It can be found in the program book or here!
When we say Otakon is "for fans, by fans", we mean it!
Think you want to join our ranks? Signing on as a Gofer is the best way to find out more about the inner workings of the convention. Go to room 102 B this weekend to sign up or find out more info! #Otakon2025
Think you want to join our ranks? Signing on as a Gofer is the best way to find out more about the inner workings of the convention. Go to room 102 B this weekend to sign up or find out more info! #Otakon2025
August 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
When we say Otakon is "for fans, by fans", we mean it!
Think you want to join our ranks? Signing on as a Gofer is the best way to find out more about the inner workings of the convention. Go to room 102 B this weekend to sign up or find out more info! #Otakon2025
Think you want to join our ranks? Signing on as a Gofer is the best way to find out more about the inner workings of the convention. Go to room 102 B this weekend to sign up or find out more info! #Otakon2025
The Otamota Car Show is an attraction for all individuals! Whether you’re a daily driver or gearhead, our goal is to create an environment that facilitates learning through a fusion of Asian and American car culture, and of course fun! Located in the back of Video game hall!
August 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Otamota Car Show is an attraction for all individuals! Whether you’re a daily driver or gearhead, our goal is to create an environment that facilitates learning through a fusion of Asian and American car culture, and of course fun! Located in the back of Video game hall!
Have a question? Lost around the convention center? Wan't to know when that thing starts? Look no further than info desk! They have all the know-how for all your con-going needs! Keep a look out for their booths scattered amongst the con center, they are more than happy to help!
August 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Have a question? Lost around the convention center? Wan't to know when that thing starts? Look no further than info desk! They have all the know-how for all your con-going needs! Keep a look out for their booths scattered amongst the con center, they are more than happy to help!
BOOK SWAP! Drop by the Manga Library in room 209 on Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM to trade manga and manhwa on a 1-for-1 basis. Bring a manga, take a manga!
August 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
BOOK SWAP! Drop by the Manga Library in room 209 on Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM to trade manga and manhwa on a 1-for-1 basis. Bring a manga, take a manga!