HEAR YE ALL PROPRIETORS OF METAL STEEDS!!! 🦀🏎️
The 2026 applications for our OtaMota Car show are open!!! Applications are open until April 30th, 2026!
Apply Here: otakon.com/carshow/
We can't wait to see this years incredible collection at #Otakon2026 #Staysideways
Hello adventurer! Join us in the Otakon fan-discord at www.discord.gg/otakon
Find the secrets, solve the puzzles, and you could find yourself with a free membership to Otakon 2026. The hunt begins the evening of 4/17.
Must be 18 years or older to claim the prize #Otakon2026
Idolspace and Idol Festival applications close in just 4 days!
Make sure to get your submissions in by this Sunday, April 19th!
Apply today at otakon.com/idolspace
#Otakon2026
Hey Otakon!
Check out our booth at the Sakura Matsuri in D.C. this weekend! We have all the Otakon swag you need to get pumped for this summer 🦀 Also! Think you can beat a staff member at connect 4? You might win an awesome prize!
#Otakon2026 #Otakon #Sakuramatsuri
HEAR YE ALL PANELISTS!!! 🦀📝
It's time to Panic! Programming applications are due Sunday! Our Programming is made by wonderful Presenters like you, so apply today.
Apply here: conventions.leapevent.tech/schedules/submission/Otakon_2026
Applications will be accepted through April 5th. #otakon2026
We've heard you and we are here to deliver 😉
Otakon proudly presents: Crabs of Love! A first of it's kind fanfic based around our very own beloved crustacean mascot Crabby!
Come spend a night out on the town with Crabby and possibly... fall in love?
Link Here: tinyurl.com/4zwpcbwu
HEAR YE ALL PANELISTS!!! 🦀📝
The Programming Application for Otakon 2026 is closing soon!!! This is your 2 week reminder. Save yourself the panic and apply now!
Apply here: conventions.leapevent.tech/schedules/submission/Otakon_2026
Applications will be accepted through April 5th. #otakon2026
Otakon's very own host club made is coming back for 2026!
We welcome active, adaptable, and personable people to join us as a host, hostess, both(!), and/or operations support. Let us show our honored guests a night to remember!
Apply here: forms.gle/3EQUk7E4zJ9s9EfM8
#Otakon2026
Otakon welcomes AWU to Otakon 2026! AWU is a newly re-debuted group formed by DIA, LOLA, and U_CHAE, formerly members of the K-pop girl group PIXY. Building upon PIXY’s signature identity, AWU carries the legacy forward while revealing a more mature and evolved artistic presence.
HEAR YE ALL CRAFTERS!!! ✂️🦀
Looking to meet-up with fellow crafting enthusiast? Host a Crafting Meet-up in the Makerspace!
Applications can be found here: conventions.leapevent.tech/schedules/su...
We are excited to get crafty with every at #Otakon2026 #Makerspace
Otakon welcomes Park Seulki Rhea to Otakon 2026! Born as a daughter of a famous manhwaga, Rhea has always believed in the power of culture and language. Rhea works as a cultural content communicator in Korea utilizing Dokkotak, a legendary character her father created.
On Saturday, March 28th, join us for two special screenings celebrating the work of Hayao Miyazaki at the AFI Silver Theatre!
At 11:00 AM, join us for Ponyo silver.afi.com/movies/detai...
At 2:00 PM, join us for Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind silver.afi.com/movies/detai...
Both dubbed in Engli
Otakon welcomes Moon Taeyeon to Otakon 2026! Her artistic world of story telling started with her debut webtoon [ZOZIANGSAE’s MOON] in 2014, and has been expanding with various mediums including webtoon, illustration, caricature, and exhibition projects.
HEAR YE ALL PANELISTS!!! 🦀📝
The Programming Application for Otakon 2026 is closing soon!!! This is your 2 week reminder. We want to hear from you!
Apply here: conventions.leapevent.tech/schedules/submission/Otakon_2026
Applications will be accepted through April 5th #otakon2026
Hey Otakon! We are having a great time at Zenkaikon this weekend! Stop by the Otakon booth (exhibit hall booth G9) and beat us at Connect4 to score some great prizes! #Otakon2026 🦀
Are you interested in being in our Maid Cafe this year? We are seeking out friendly and outgoing individuals to join our talented and fun-loving team. Can you help us make this year’s Maid cafe a pleasant and unforgettable experience for all our guests at Otakon? Link: forms.gle/eJ6JNQhgYFkk...
Otakon welcomes gog00n, an illustrator and designer who specializes in Hangul Calligrams!
From the legendary Admiral Yi Sun-Sin to contemporary pop culture icons and everyday objects, gog00n breathes life into his subjects using only the lines and dots of Hangul.
Get ready for your chance to hit the Idolspace Stage in your own 30 minute show, or join in one of our three returning idol festivals: the ANIBeat Idol Festival, COSPlaylist Idol Festival, and Now Presenting Idol Festival!
Info/Form: otakon.com/idolspace
Applications close April 19th!
#Otakon2026
HEAR YE ALL COSPLAYERS!!! 🦀👘
The 2026 applications for Cosplay Coordination is now open!!! Applications are open until full so get them in ASAP!!!
Apply Here: otakon.com/cosplaycoord...
We can't wait to see all your incredible outfits at #Otakon2026 #CosplayCoordination
HEAR YE ALL PROPRIETORS OF METAL STEEDS!!! 🦀🏎️
The 2026 applications for our OtaMota Car show are open!!! Drift on by to our application page linked below! Applications are open until April 30th, 2026!
Apply: otakon.com/carshow/
We can't wait to see this years incredible collection at #Otakon2026
Otakon is happy to announce our Friday concert: The Music of SQUARE ENIX - Magic, Memories, and Melodies!
This concert invites audiences to relive the stories, emotions, and adventures that continue to inspire players around the world.
Don't miss this incredible performance!
Otakon welcomes Courtney Lin!
Courtney's credits include Monster High, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Fire Emblem Heroes, Mario Kart World, Pokemon Masters EX, CookieRun Kingdom, Panty & Stocking, Mashle: Magic and Monsters, and Welcome to Demon School Iruma-Kun.
AWR Music Productions and SQUARE ENIX are proud to present The Music of SQUARE ENIX - Magic, Memories, and Melodies, celebrating the unforgettable worlds & iconic soundtracks that have defined generations of video game storytelling & adventure.
HEAR YE ALL PANELISTS!!! 🦀📝
The Programming Application for Otakon 2026 is now live!!!
Apply here: conventions.leapevent.tech/schedules/submission/Otakon_2026
Applications will be accepted through April 5th. We are so excited to see all your incredible panel ideas for #otakon2026
Otakon welcomes Hayden Daviau!
Hayden Daviau is a professional actor and content creator also known as the vtuber 'Sylla Aria'
They’re best known for their roles as ‘ Marnie’ and ‘Gossifleur’ in Pokemon Ultimate Journeys, ‘Priestess’ in Goblin Slayer, and many more!
Otakon welcomes Alejandro Saab!
Alejandro Saab is a professional voice actor as well as content creator known as either KaggyFilms or CyYuVtuber. He’s best known for voicing characters such as Cyno in Genshin Impact, Leon in Pokémon Journeys, and many others!
HEY OTAKON!!! Come see us at Katsucon 2026 in the Merchant's Hall 🦀 Stop by and challenge one of our staff to a friendly game. Defeat us and win cool swag. Register for Otakon 2026 during Katsucon and get $5.00 off! #otakon2026 #katsucon2026
Otakon welcomes Sam Slade!
Sam Slade is a Filipino-American voice actor whose passion for her work in video games was born from a childhood of playing JRPGs. She's portrayed Anby from Zenless Zone Zero, Topaz from Honkai: Star Rail, Stia from Octopath Traveler 0, and many more!
Otakon welcomes Cassandra Lee Morris!
Cassandra Lee Morris is a Los Angeles-based voice actor who has voiced nearly 300 characters for video games, anime and animation. Her roles include Morgana from Persona 5, Galacta from Marvel Rivals, and Sothis in Fire Emblem Three Houses.
HEAR YE SCI-FI FANS! 🦀
We're tabling at Farpoint Con in Towson, MD this weekend! Stop by and tell us YOUR favorite sci-fi anime or manga for some free Otakon merch before blasting off to your next adventure to #Otakon2026