Otakon

09/18/2026

Hey Otakon! 🦀 Join the Library of Congress at 7 p.m. on September 24, 2026, for a conversation featuring writer Henry Lien, author of the nonfiction title "Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling," as he explores the many variations of storytelling forms and the art of creating a satisfying tale in a moderated conversation with Jim Vowles. Book sales and signing to follow. 📖

09/11/2026

We love hosting our professional friends!

Our own Dr. Constantine Vaporis recently spoke on Samurai: Anime, Manga, and Historical Realities during Otakon 2026. Otakon is an annual convention celebrating Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music, movies, video games, etc) and its fandom.

08/21/2026

Come visit the Otakon booth located in 1B-118!! Win some cool prizes and meet the coolest staff!

08/11/2026

The official Otakon 2027 Hotel Block is GOING LIVE SOON!

At noon EDT today, August 11th, the room selection will officially begin. PLEASE REMEMBER: Even if you are able to enter the link before noon, the queue is first-come, first-served, starting at noon, so you will be AUTOMATICALLY PLACED IN A RANDOM ORDER when room selection officially opens. It does not matter if you click the link now or at 11:59; it will randomize once noon hits. After that, it will become first-come, first-served upon entering.

Link Here: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowOTA271

Good luck! And may the odds be ever in your favor... 🦀

08/10/2026

Attention Otakon!

Hotels are coming... so get ready! Tuesday, August 11th at NOON, EDT, the official Otakon 2027 Hotel block will open 🎉

PLEASE REMEMBER: Even if you are able to enter the link before noon on the 11th, the queue is first-come, first-served, starting at noon, so you will be AUTOMATICALLY PLACED IN A RANDOM ORDER when room selection officially opens. This means it does not matter if you join the line at 11 or 11:59; it will be shuffled as soon as noon hits. After that, it will become first-come, first-served upon entering.

The link will be shared the morning of the 11th.

Good luck! And may the odds be ever in your favor... 🦀

08/07/2026

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 11th at noon... More details to follow 🦀

08/02/2026

Thank you everyone for joining your fellow Otakon guild members this past weekend for another memorable, record-breaking year of 47,049 attendees! Our adventure has concluded, and we hope you'll join us for a spooky summer celebration, August 6-8, 2027.

08/02/2026

Good morning Ota-fam. Registration will be closing soon. This is your last-call to pick up or purchase your badges. We will be closing up for the year within the hour. What are you doing on social media come get your badge!!

08/02/2026

Please congratulate all of our Otakon 2026 Hall Costume Contest Winners! Thank you for the chance to see all of the amazing work you put in this year!

Best In Show – CannoliCat31 as Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Honorable Mentions
1. Ratsuni_ as Princess Zelda from Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
2. Olive as Wumuti from KPOP Group XLOV
3. ArielleMakesThings as Maomao from Apothecary Diaries
4. Lucian Aleksander as Kusuriuri from Mononoke

Judge’s Awards
DisasterTown: Lily as Beatrice from Umineko: When They Cry
AppleDress: Galactic Duck Cosplay as Flowering Etoile the Melodious Magnificat from Yu-Gi-Oh Card Game
Faeliae: Soapy_Avocado as Rydia of the Mist from Final Fantasy IV

Staff Award - Matthew Zirkle as Pyramid Head from Silent Hill
Coordinator’s Award - Vintage Aerith as Dion Lesage from Final Fantasy XVI
Best Youth - Abigail Barrett as Kusinagi Nene from Project Sekai

1st Place Novice – Sparkling Saphire Cosplay as Shisui from Apothecary Diaries
2nd Place Novice – Neorchid Cosplay as Madoka from Puella Magi Madoka Magicka
3rd Place Novice – Faberge Meg Cosplay as Silver from Twisted Wonderland

1st Place Journeyman – Dreamibelle as Celine (Ninja Outfit) from Fire Emblem Engage
2nd Place Journeyman – Valiant Regality as Zander Netherbrand from First Stage Production EN Avallum
3rd Place Journeyman – Kira Rin as Tenn Kujo from Idolish 7

1st Place Craftsman – CosPat as Cloud Strife (Ice Cream Man) from Final Fantasy 7 Remake
2nd Place Craftsman – Kasei Cosplay Mars as Riddle Rosehearts from Twisted Wonderland
3rd Place Craftsman – Jennifer as Strawberry Dress from Sakizou