Founded in 1994, Otakon is an annual convention held in the summer months to celebrate Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music, movies, video games, etc) and its fandom. The event runs from Friday to Sunday and is packed with a schedule that has tons to do.
Otakon is held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in our nation's capital of Washington, DC.
We're returning to Washington, DC with new membership options!
Registration is now open! We're returning to Washington, DC with new membership options!
Book a room in the official Otakon room block today and stay close to the heart of the action all weekend long.
Follow Otakon on Facebook for all sorts of updates and news about the upcoming year.
Times Subject to Change
Hey Otafans! Whether this is your first time or your 25th, I would like to personally welcome you to Otakon 2018. We are working hard to bring you the best Otakon yet, so please stay tuned here on our website, and social media. We can't wait to show you all the great things we have in store.
See you at Otakon!
-- Andy Zerrlaut, Otakon 2018 Convention Chairman