May 10, 2008  NEW!

We're pleased to welcome voice actors Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern.

May 9, 2008  NEW!

Otakon 2008 Pre-Registration will go off-line at 11PM on Sunday, May 11th while our transaction processor performs system updates. Pre-Registration should reopen around noon on Monday, May 12th. Thanks for your patience!

April 26, 2008  

Otakon is very pleased to welcome one of our favorite guests, Madhouse founder Masao Maruyama!

April 23, 2008  

Rules for the submission of Anime Music Videos have been posted. See them on our website.

April 15, 2008  

Congratulations to the Winners of the Forbidden Kingdom Advance Screening Giveaway!!!

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April 15, 2008  

Want to advertise in the Otakon 2008 program guide? Click here to find out more!

April 13, 2008  

Wanna see a sneak preview of Jet Li and Jackie Chan's THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM? Enter the special give-away for members only!

April 2, 2008  

Do you LARP? There's no better place than Otakon 2008!

April 2, 2008  

Registration for The Alley at Otakon 2008 is now closed! The submissions we've received so far may be enough to fill the room. If tables open up at a later date, we'll re-open Alley registration. Thanks!

April 2, 2008  

Registration for The Alley at Otakon 2008 is now open!

March 28, 2008  

Otakon 2008 Masquerade information is now available!

March 28, 2008  

Legendary band JAM Project will make its US debut at Otakon 2008! More info...

Download the Official Press Release!

Download the Official Announcement Poster!

March 26, 2008  

Dealers: Otakon 2008 Dealer's Room Registration is Open! (Click here for details)

March 25, 2008  

Attention Artists: Artist Alley Registration for Otakon 2008 will open on the Otakon website on Wednesday, April 2nd!

March 22, 2008  

Attention Dealers: Dealer Registration for Otakon 2008 will be available on the Otakon website on Wednesday, March 26th!

March 20, 2008  

Hurry! There's only a few days to guess our first 2008 musical guest before we make the big announcement!

March 10, 2008  

Introducing Otakon 2008 Images and Banners!. Use our images and banners to show off your Otakudom around the web. See the Otakon downloads page to select your favorite.

March 10, 2008  

Think you've got what it takes to be an Otakon DJ?

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February 27, 2008  

Otakon's on the Go!

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February 26, 2008  

Otakon 2008 Fan Parody information is available!

February 21, 2008  

Gofer for great justice!

Gofer Registration for Otakon 2008 has opened!. Read more about it on here.

February 11, 2008  

Guidelines for Press coverage of Otakon 2008 released.

February 11, 2008  

Otakon's pleased to announce our first guest, prolific voice actor Derek Stephen Prince (Bleach, Naruto, Love Hina).

Stay tuned over the coming weeks for more announcements and a contest to guess our first musical guest!

February 10, 2008  

Interested in presenting a Panel at Otakon 2008?
(Read more about it here)

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February 8, 2008  

Pre-Registration for Otakon 2008 is now open!
(Read about it here).

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February 4, 2008  

Downtown Baltimore Hotels SOLD OUT

All downtown Baltimore hotel rooms at the Otakon rates are sold out. Additional rooms may be available but most likely not at the Otakon rate. If any additional hotel arrangements are made they will be announced here and on the Hotels page.

February 1, 2008  

Otakon 2008 Con Chair's Update

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January 29, 2008  

President of Otakorp, Inc. Resigns

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November 13, 2007  

The Otakon BBS is back!

As you may have noticed the Otakon BBS is back on line and in the interim there have been several obvious changes.

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August 17, 2007  

Otakon 2008 Hotel Information

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August 6, 2007  

Otakon 2007 Attendance hits 22,852

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August 1, 2007  

Response to Dattebayo's Falsified Press Release on 7/24.

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July 30, 2007  

Otakon 2008 Hotel Info - Please be aware that at this time we are still sorting things out with the Baltimore area hotels for next year, and it's unlikely that anything will be posted before August 15th at the earliest!

Keep an eye out on this page. We will post updates about Hotels and all things 2008 as soon as we can!

July 27, 2007  

Do you have an online Otakon 2007 Con report, Pictures, Podcast, or Videos? Want to see them on the Otakon website?

If so, then submit your links to our Webmaster using this form

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July 24, 2007  

Otakon 2008 will be held August 8 - August 10, 2008 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

July 19, 2007  

Reminder! - Pre-Registration pick up is tonight from 5PM - 10PM!

July 19, 2007  

See the Schedule Page for changes due to guest travel delays.

July 18, 2007  

As Otakon 2007 careens toward us, we've been getting a bunch of Messages from Industry Friends who will be in attendance this year.

Be sure to check out the page for the exciting events and special plans they have in store for you at Otakon 2007!

July 18, 2007  

With the help of Epic Records Japan and Rock Star Home Theater, Otakon is pleased to present T.M. Revolution: Live Revolution '06- Under:Cover in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc! Please join us Friday at Noon in Video Room 6 for this special event!

July 16, 2007  

Dealers: Dealer's Check-In information is now available.

July 16, 2007  

For those who were curious, this year 16,903 people are Pre-registered for Otakon. Thanks everyone!

July 14, 2007  

OK folks, the Otakon 2007 Convention Schedule is now available!

Keep in mind that this schedule is subject to change Always DOUBLE CHECK the information at con.

July 12, 2007  

Chris Bevins, Caitlin Glass, Jamie Marchi, Brina Palencia, Brandon and Peter S Beagle to make special appearances at Otakon 2007!

July 12, 2007  

Pre-Registration for Otakon 2007 is over. But, don't worry!
If you missed out on Pre-Reg and are still planning to come, we will have Registration available at the con!.

July 12, 2007  

Well, it was a pretty big rug. We found y'all more rooms at the InterContinental Harbor Court! Check them out on the Hotels page.

July 11, 2007  

Hey folks! After shaking a few rugs, we found a few hotel rooms ready to be loved. Please look for them at the Holiday Inn on our Hotels page! Otakon Discount Rates weren't attached this time around, but if you're crafty I'm sure you can find a way. Enjoy!

July 10, 2007  

Otakon 2007 Pre-Reg Closes Wednesday July 11th at Midnight

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July 8, 2007  

Masquerade registration has been EXTENDED until July 14 @ 12 noon!

July 7, 2007  

We're delighted to welcome manga-ka Maki Murakami (GRAVITATION) to Otakon!

July 5, 2007  

Reminder: Pre-Registration for Otakon 2007 Closes at 11:59PM (EDT) July 11th

July 3, 2007  

Otakon 2007 Video Gaming information is now available.

July 3, 2007  

GOFERS - Gofer Orientation information is available.

July 1, 2007  

Registration for the Otakon 2007 Masquerade is open now through July 7 at Noon EDT. Plenty of slots to go around, so be sure to get yours in!

June 30, 2007  

Gofer Pre-Registration for Otakon 2007 is now closed.

June 29, 2007  

Otakon Pre-Reg Deadlines Tomorrow, June 30th

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June 27, 2007  

Wanna see a sneak preview of TRANSFORMERS? If you've pre-registered, you have a chance. Register now! THE DRAWING IS THURSDAY!

June 25, 2007  

We're pleased to welcome live-action director Ryuhei Kitamura (VERSUS, GODZILLA FINAL WARS) to Otakon 2007!

June 24, 2007  

Otakon welcomes our special musical guests Eminence, with composer Hitoshi Sakimoto!

June 23, 2007  

Congratulations to Marcie Zimmerman and Adrian Kubiak, the winners of our Guess the Guest contest! They'll each get get a box full of AAA merchandise, guaranteed seats for the concert, and an express pass for band autographs!

June 23, 2007  

We are very pleased to announce our Friday musical guest: AAA (Attack All Around)!

June 22, 2007  

Attention Panelists!

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June 22, 2007  

Check out the webcomics represented at Otakon this year! (If you're coming and we missed you, let us know!).

June 22, 2007  

Yomigaeru IRON EDITOR!

June 21, 2007  

Do you LARP? There's no better place than @ Otakon 2007!

June 20, 2007  

Are you the next Otaku Idol?

June 20, 2007  

Come see your favorite DJ at the Otakurave @ Otakon 2007!.
DJ Bios, Set Schedules, and Rules now available.

June 19, 2007  

Elric Brothers Unite! We're pleased to welcome Aaron Dismuke to Otakon 2007.

June 19, 2007  

We're pleased to welcome veteran anime director Kenji Kodama (CITY HUNTER, DETECTIVE CONAN) and YTV producer Michihiko Suwa.

June 18, 2007  

Attention Otakon 2007 Panelists!

June 18, 2007  

A list of Otakon 2007 Panels information is now available!

June 18, 2007  

Come stretch your vocal chords, or just chill out at the Otacafe at Otakon 2007!

June 12, 2007  

Otakon's pleased to announce director Morio Asaka (NANA, CHOBITS) will be our guest for Otakon 2007!

June 11, 2007  

Otakon 2007 Art Show & Auction information is now available!

June 9, 2007  

The "Guess the Guest" contest will end Sunday night (10 June 2007) -- hurry up and vote while you still can!

June 8, 2007  

Information for the Otakon 2007 Modeling Contest has been posted!

June 5, 2007  

THE ALLEY FOR OTAKON 2007 HAS BEEN FILLED

June 1, 2007  

Otakon extends a very warm welcome to Colleen Clinkenbeard, who joins us again as a guest for Otakon 2007!

May 31, 2007  

Otakon 2007 Masquerade information is now available!

May 30, 2007  

Attention dealers!

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May 29, 2007  

Bringing your wee ones to Otakon? Be sure to check out Ota-chan!

May 25, 2007  

Otakon is pleased to welcome Robotech producer & webmaster Steve Yun!

May 23, 2007  

Introducing Otakon 2007 Images and Banners!. Use our images and banners to show off your Otakudom around the web. See the Otakon downloads page to select your favorite.

May 18, 2007  

Otakon 2007 Fan Parody information is available!

May 18, 2007  

Registration for The Alley at Otakon 2007 is now open!

May 14, 2007  

Otakon Mail-in Pre-Registration Reminder

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May 13, 2007  

Are you a webcomic artist? Will you be at Otakon? Let us know!

May 1, 2007  

Do you want to be an Otakon panelist? Find out how.

April 30, 2007  

We're thrilled to announce that two of Japan's most prolific and talented seiyuu will be guests at Otakon this year: Mamiko Noto and Tomokazu Seki!

April 27, 2007  

Otakon 2007 AMV SUBMISSIONS WANTED! The June 1^st deadline for AMV submissions is fast approaching and we need your submission now to help make this the best AMV contest yet! Also, follow This link for a chance at a free prize!

April 25, 2007  

Wondering who our first musical guest will be? If you're registered for Otakon 2007, submit your best guess and you could win something cool!

April 24, 2007  

Want to advertise in the Otakon 2007 program guide? Well time is running out. Make your reservation today!

April 19, 2007  

Guidelines for press have been posted.

April 18, 2007  

Otakon is extremely pleased to announce that voice actor Steve Blum will be joining us this year!

April 4, 2007  

Pre-Registration for the Otakon 2007 Hall Costume Contest is going on now!

April 2, 2007  

We're happy to announce that Megatokyo's Fred Gallagher will join us for Otakon 2007.

March 30, 2007  

Gofer Registration has opened!. Read more about it on our website

March 29, 2007  

Otakon 2007 Dealer's Room Registration is Open! (Click here for details)

March 21, 2007  

Recent errors with registration receipts going to @yahoo.com e-mails

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March 16, 2007  

Pre-Registration for Otakon 2007 is now open!
(Read about it here).

March 15, 2007  

Rules for the submission of Anime Music Videos have been posted. See them on our website.

March 9, 2007  

Otakon welcomes voice actor guests Vic Mignogna and Jennifer Sekiguchi, as well as Christian Fundin and Pontus Madsen, the brains(?) behind Little Gamers.

March 7, 2007  

Win FREE passes to see The Host in our Host Giveaway!

February 12, 2007  

Possible Webpage and E-mail List Disruptions

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January 28, 2007  

Win Tickets to Dir En Grey in Baltimore! Click Here for details!

December 24, 2006  

Otakon announces its first guest for Otakon 2007!

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December 5, 2006  

The Otakon BBS (board.otakon.com) is back online. Thanks for your patience during our server upgrade.

November 25, 2006  

The Otakon BBS will be temporarily off-line from November 29th to December 4th as we perform some upgrades to the server.

October 19, 2006  

Calling all artists! if you have not received payment for the Art Show at Otakon 2006, click here.

October 2, 2006  

Con Chair and Vice Con Chair for Otakon 2007 Announced!

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October 2, 2006  

Otakorp Board of Directors Election Results

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September 25, 2006  

We're pleased to add two new hotels to the mix! The Holiday Inn Express returns, and for the first time in years, the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel. See our Otakon 2007 page for more info.

August 18, 2006  

We've launched a page with information about Otakon 2007! The page includes basic hotel information; more hotels are expected to be announced in the next week or so. (A few have already sold out.)

August 14, 2006  

Stats for Otakon 2006 are available. See our History section for more information.

August 8, 2006  

Otakon 2006 is over. However, we are pleased to announce our dates for Otakon 2007!. Please join us again on July 20-22, 2007 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

August 5, 2006  

Registration Update - As of 10AM, Saturday, August 5th, 3500 at-con registrations for Otakon 2006 are still available.

August 5, 2006  

Registration Update - As of 1PM, Saturday, August 5th, 3200 at-con registrations for Otakon 2006 are still available.

August 5, 2006  

Registration Update - As of 4PM, Saturday, August 5th, 3000 at-con registrations for Otakon 2006 are still available.

August 5, 2006  

Update - As of 12Midnight, Friday, August 4th, 4100 at-con registrations for Otakon 2006 are still available.

August 4, 2006  

Update - As of 5PM Friday, August 4th, 4800 at-con registrations for Otakon 2006 are still remain.

August 3, 2006  

Reminder - If you have pre-registered, you can pick up your membership badge tonight between 5pm - 9pm.

August 3, 2006  

Update! About 8,000 people braved the record-breaking heat and picked up pre-reg on Thursday! (If you plan on lining up Friday, make sure you bring water!)

August 1, 2006  

Masquerade Participants! Please refer to this schedule for the weekend's activities.

August 1, 2006  

Pre-Registration for the Hall Costume Contest is closed

July 31, 2006  

Full Video Gaming Rules for Otakon 2006 are available.

July 31, 2006  

We are very pleased to announce that the Otakon Post Office will return for Otakon 2006!

July 30, 2006  

We are very pleased to announce that the Otakon 2006 Schedule is now available!

July 30, 2006  

Wondering how to get to the offsite events this year?. Get directions here.

July 29, 2006  

Artists - The Art Show will be open on Thursday night for Artist Check-In Only. For more information go to the Art Show & Auction page.

July 28, 2006  

GOFERS - Gofer Orientation information is available.

July 28, 2006  

The Dealers List for Otakon 2006 is available now!.

July 27, 2006  

Otakon 2006 Panels information is now available.

July 27, 2006  

Otakon 2006 Video Gaming information is now available.

July 27, 2006  

Artists - Due to cancellations and non-payments, we have some extra tables available in The Alley at Otakon 2006.

July 27, 2006  

Pre-Reg Pickup & At Con Registration information is available on the Registration Page

July 25, 2006  

Important! - Although pre-registration is now closed, we will still be selling registrations at the door.

July 24, 2006  

Thursday night badge pickup hours have been posted.

Check them out on the Convention Schedule page, and be sure to check the page often as more updates are on the way!.

July 23, 2006  

The Signs Policy for Otakon 2006 has been posted. It is available here.

July 21, 2006  

Due to problems with our email, we are extending pre-registration through Monday, July 24th. We ask for your patience as our ISP works to resolve the problem. (You should still be able to register, but receipts may be delayed and the responses to your questions will be delayed.)

July 18, 2006  

Get ready to rock out!

The details for Otakon 2006 Concerts featuring MUCC, and Nana Kitade is available here.

July 17, 2006  

Hall Costume Contest Registration is open!
More information is available here

July 10, 2006  

Art Show Registration Forms are up. See here for details.

July 8, 2006  

Puffy Ami Yumi Ticket Winners Announced! See here for details.

July 5, 2006  

Reminder: The Otakon 2006 Pre-Reg Rate is $50/membership until Friday July 7th. This is for credit card payments only. For the details about the deadline extension click here.

July 3, 2006  

The Otakon 2006 Pre-Reg Givaway Contest Has Been Extended!!!

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June 30, 2006  

It's finally here! Registration for the Masquerade opens Saturday, July 1 at 12:30 am EDT. For you earlybirds who want in right when registration opens, you can follow our observed time here (Java enabled browser required).

June 29, 2006  

Last minute guest announcement!.
Please join us in welcoming Monica Rial to Otakon 2006!.

June 28, 2006  

Site Updates! We have just added information for the Otakurave / Dance and Otaku Idol Contest

June 28, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details. This is the final drawing for the 2006 Pre-reg giveaway. Congratulations to all the winners, and we will see you at the con!.

June 26, 2006  

The website will be offline for a few minutes around 4:30pm (EDT) today for a server update. For that reason we recommend that you NOT attempt to register between 4pm and 5pm EDT.

June 24, 2006  

Yoshiki's bio and picture have been added to the site.

June 22, 2006  

Another guest! Please join us in welcoming Character Designer, Kazuto Nakazawa to Otakon 2006!. See here for more information.

June 22, 2006  

New to Otakon? Check out our Newbies Guide.

June 21, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

June 20, 2006  

Otakon 2006 Pre-Registration Reminder The deadline to register for Otakon 2006 at the $50 rate is fast approaching.

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June 14, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

June 13, 2006  

Art Show & Art Auction info has been posted. For more details, see here.

June 10, 2006  

Members Only! - Please take part in the Otakon 2006 Member Survey. The survey can be found by logging into the Members Area.

June 7, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

June 6, 2006  

Musical Guests Announced!
We are very pleased to announce musical guests for Otakon 2006!. Please join us in welcoming MUCC and Nana Kitade!

May 31, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

May 30, 2006  

Interpreters needed. We are currently looking for 2-3 volunteers fluent in Japanese who are willing to work as escort interpreters for Otakon 2006. Find out more and schedule an interview here.

May 30, 2006  

Major guest announcement! We are very proud to announce more guests for Otakon 2006! There are too many to list here, so please check out our Guests Page

May 25, 2006  

All Otakon room blocks are filled at all 11 of our hotels. You may still be able to get rooms, but the hotels will be unable to offer the Otakon rate for them. Check individual hotels for details.

May 25, 2006  

We are proud to announce more guests for Otakon 2006!. Please join us in welcoming Kouta Hirano, creator of "Hellsing", and Makoto Tateno, creator of "Yellow".

May 24, 2006  

Otakon 2006 Masquerade information and rules have beeon posted!. Want to participate in the Otakon 2006 Masquerade?. Find out how here.

May 24, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

May 22, 2006  

DEALERS - If you have registerd for Otakon 2006, but have not yet received a confirmation e-mail, please contact our Dealer's Room Coordinator immediately via the Otakon Contacts Page

May 19, 2006  

We've managed to secure a small block of rooms at the new Holiday Inn Express at the Stadiums. Get 'em while they're hot!

May 17, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

May 10, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

May 5, 2006  

Introducing Otakon 2006 Images and Banners!. Use our images and banners to show off your Otakudom around the web. See the Otakon downloads page to select your favorite.

May 3, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

April 27, 2006  

If you're interested in advertising in Otakon's publications, you're in luck. We've switched printers, and the result is that our program guide will now be full color throughout! Effective immediately, all ads will be in color -- at the old Black & White price. see here for details.

April 26, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

April 24, 2006  

Warning on Special Membership Offers

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April 20, 2006  

This week's winner in the Otakon 2006 Pre-reg giveaway has been announced. Click here for details.

April 13, 2006  

Announcement of the First Otakon 2006 Pre-reg Giveaway Winners

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April 9, 2006  

Announcing the 2006 Pre-registration Give-away! We've got some cool prizes on offer, but only if you've pre-registered. Check out the details here.

April 7, 2006  

The Otakon Online Store has finally reopened! Show your support for your favorite con by proudly wearing our stuff! Check out the store!

April 6, 2006  

The Alley is nearly sold out.

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April 5, 2006  

Otakon's 2006 convention flyer is available for download. Remind yourself about our dates, spread the word to your favorite community bulletin board or gaming/bookstore events board, mail as a subtle hint to your slacker friends -- whatever you like! Get it on our Otakon Downloads page.

April 4, 2006  

Dealer's room and Industry booth registration is open!.
Read more about it here.

March 29, 2006  

Now for sale on Amazon.com, Otazine issues Zero and One. If you haven't gotten one yet, check out what you have been missing. If you already have one, stop on by to write a review!
Check out the Otazine on our site.

March 28, 2006  

Rules for the submission of Anime Music Videos have been posted. See them on our website.

March 28, 2006  

Want to be an Otakon panelist?. Find out how here.

March 27, 2006  

Gofer Registration has opened!. Read more about it on our website

March 17, 2006  

Registration for The Alley at Otakon has opened!
See the rules on our website.

March 10, 2006  

Rules for the Submission of Fan Produced Videos have been posted. See them on our website.

March 10, 2006  

The Renaissance and the Marriott (Inner Harbor) are sold out. We are exploring options at other area hotels, but as predicted, the situation looks grim. (The hotels are pretty happy, though.) See our hotels page for up-to-date information.

March 9, 2006  

Otakon's pleased to welcome four more dub actors for 2006: Christine Auten (Lady Death, Fullmetal Alchemist), Caitlin Glass (Burst Angel, Fullmetal Alchemist), Kate Higgins (Zatch Bell, Naruto), and Patrick Seitz (Koi Kaze, Texhnolyze). (See our guests page for more info -- we've finally got it updated with bios for all our announced guests.)

March 6, 2006  

The Radisson and Wyndham hotels have sold out for Otakon 2006. Other hotels are going fast; we are attempting to get con rates at other area hotels. Please see our hotels page for more information about hotels offering an Otakon rate.

February 28, 2006  

The Tremont Plaza has sold out of its block of rooms for Otakon (and is nearly sold out completely). We are also hearing rumors that the Radisson and Renaissance are sold out; when this is confirmed, we'll update the hotels page, where all of our official hotel information is found. Most of our hotels are at least half sold through.

February 27, 2006  

Press information is now available on the press page. Things are a bit different this year, so please read carefully.

February 21, 2006  

Otakon's