Otakon
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| Convention | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Otakon |
| Dates: | 1994-present |
| Frequency: | annual |
| Location: | Washington, DC, USA (Previously: Baltimore, MD, USA) |
| Type: | fancon |
| Focus: | anime and manga |
| Organization: | Otakorp, Inc. |
| Founder: | |
| Founding Date: | |
| URL: | Otakon.com |
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Otakon is the second-largest anime convention in the United States and the largest on the East Coast. In 2010, there were nearly 30,000 attendees.
In 2017, the convention was moved from Baltimore to Washington, DC. [1]
Otakon is a fancon, with a strict policy against accepting money from corporations that request anything in return.[2]
The convention hosts several contests and events, including AMV and Cosplay contests. Otakon also hosts a well-established Iron Editor contest.
Guests of Honour
1994, 1995, 1996 - Sue Shambaugh
1999
2000
2001
- Seiyuu Live: Hikaru Midorikawa, Archived version by Maria M. Rider
- Otakon 2001 - The East Coaster's Con, Archived version by Dai Kou
2002
2003
- T.M. Revolution performed as part of the festivities.[3]
2005
- The attendance cap of 22,000 guests was reached "early on Saturday" [4]
References
- ^ Otakorp, Inc. About Otakon. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Otakon FAQ
- ^ Pip (August 11, 2003). "Otakon is Over". Archived from the original on 2024-04-12.
- ^ Otakorp, Inc. Otakon: Statistics. Retrieved 2023-04-12.