Otakon is happy to announce "Nagoya Yuzen Japanese Traditional Fabric Dyeing Workshop"!. Session 1 is August 9th 11AM-12PM in Workshop 2.Session 2 is August 10th 10:30AM-11:30AM in Workshop 2. These workshops are $25 per person for material costs and tickets are live NOW!

Hey Otakon! Did you get a chance to grab a Membership??? If not, make sure you pre-register today!🦀 #Otakon2025. 3-day badge: $95 until Aug 6 at 11PM EST. Badge Pickup Cut-off:.In-person badge pickup ends at noon on Sunday. Check out full details:

#TheSummerHikaruDied is heading to OTAKON 2025!. 🎤”The Summer Hikaru Died” Special Stage with Shuichiro Umeda(CV:Hikaru).Step into the eerie world of The Summer Hikaru Died!. 🗺️ Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Featured Programming). 🗓️ August 8th at 5:45 pm

Activities! Matsuri will be hosting official Kumihimo and Origami lessons. We also have Kana word search sheets, paper masks, paper plate pellet drums, otedama, and a community project hanging kimekomi for display! .Thursday, August 7th from 4-8pm, Free to the public! #Otakon2025

Calling all Kowloon Generic Romance fans!. Otakon brings you a special panel: “Discover the Mysteries Beyond Kowloon Generic Romance”.Aug 9 @ 5:15pm in Panel Room 1.Feat. Sayumi Suzushiro & Ryoya Arisawa!. Come experience this exclusive discussion around the mysteries of Kowloon!

Want to catch an exclusive screening of episode 1 of Kowloon Generic Romance?. Otakon is proud to bring you “Step Into Nostalgia with Kowloon Generic Romance Screening”.Aug 8 @ 11:30am in Panel Room 1.Feat. Sayumi Suzushiro & Ryoya Arisawa!. It’ll be a screening you won’t forget!

Otakon's first ever Host Club is approaching! Meet several of the hosts and hostesses ready to cater to your Friday and Saturday evening with drinks, conversation, and entertainment. Tickets go on sale next week, so keep a lookout! #Otakon2025. More info:

【#ThisMonsterWantstoEatMe】.A special message by #ReinaUeda (as Hinako Yaotose) celebrating #watatabe ’s appearances at Otakon!.🗓️ August 8th at 4:30 pm ー U.S. Premiere Screening 🎬.🗓️ August 9th at 6:45 pm ー Live Drawing 🎨.@otakonpics @naekawa_sai @wttb_tv

🧜#ThisMonsterWantstoEatMe #watatabe Coming to Otakon! . 🎨Live Drawing by the Original Creator.🎤Talk Session with Special Guests. 🗺️ Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Panel 1). 🗓️ August 9th at 6:45 pm. Some surprises await…!? 👀✨🎁. @otakonpics @naekawa_sai @wttb_tv

Belllie've we see you 👀 Billlie reserved seating has sold out! If you missed your chance to lock in that reserved spot, don't fret. We've got our 2nd run coming soon 😏 Stay tuned to our socials for more information for when it'll go live!

Otakon is happy to welcome TOUGEN ANKI with Hiroshi Kamiya and Koutaro Nishiyama!. In TOUGEN ANKI, Hiroshi Kamiya voices Naito Mudano and Koutaro Nishiyama voices Jin Kougasaki. This will be Hiroshi Kamiya's very 1st international appearance representing an anime project!

We're super excited to be partnering with Gundam Planet to launch the new Mecha Kaikan! In this 90 minute intermediate workshop, go from hero to newtype and complete your first Gunpla kit. Space is limited so register now! #Otakon2025.Link to Workshop reg-

We're super excited to be partnering with Gundam Planet to launch the new Mecha Kaikan! In this 90 minute beginner workshop, go from hero to newtype and complete your first Gunpla kit. Space is limited so register now! #Otakon2025. Link to Workshop reg-

Lolita Try On at Otakon! Reserved spots will be open for sale on Saturday at 1PM. A collection of Lolita garments will be at Otakon to help newbies see things up close, ask questions, and even try on an outfit! .Reserve your tickets here:.

Otakon's Matsuri is taking place on the lawn of Apple Carnegie library Thursday, August 7th from 4-8pm!.Kohei is a IFA United Nations international ambassador singer (Commanded by United Nations) who performs at the Anime cons, Japanese and Asian festivals in the US #Otakon2025

🎉 The @otakonpics Cosplay Studio by @heycutsew is back – and we’re bringing a full weekend of hands-on workshops, expert-led classes, and cozy crafting vibes to the con floor!. 📍 Tickets, info & more:

Big Ocean’s Ride the Wave U.S. Tour is here!. Catch their live show at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church on Aug 7, then see them at Otakon in D.C. on Aug 8!. 🎟️ Tickets for Falls Church: #BigOcean #RideTheWaveTour

The Fashion District at #Otakon2025 is thrilled to announce the return of the Tea Party!. This special event requires an additional ticket, which will be available for purchase Saturday at noon! . Tickets will be available here:.

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Locations:.Mushroom Garden will be in our Fashion Area.Cyberpunk and Magical Girl near our Idolspace Area.Dungeon, Showroom, TeaHouse, and MangaWall will all be in the Video Game Hall near Cosplay Coordination.