Otakon weekend is upon us and we hope to see you at its first Host Club! Did you know? Our hosts and hostesses are trained in the art of the kabedon! Tickets available under Events Passes, but you must be logged in with a badge membership to see them! checkout.conventions.leapevent.tech/eh/Otakon_2025

Have a question? Lost around the convention center? Wan't to know when that thing starts? Look no further than info desk! They have all the know-how for all your con-going needs! Keep a look out for their booths scattered amongst the con center, they are more than happy to help!

🎉Otakon 🇺🇸 Today's the day! TOUGEN ANKI Special Panels at #Otakon 👹 Global Voices of Anime: Featuring the Cast of TOUGEN ANKI, Kari Wahlgren and Christina Kelly 🗓 Today, 11:30 AM 🗺️ Panel 1 👹 TOUGEN ANKI Special Panel with Hiroshi Kamiya & Koutaro Nishiyama + World

When we say Otakon is "for fans, by fans", we mean it! Think you want to join our ranks? Signing on as a Gofer is the best way to find out more about the inner workings of the convention. Go to room 102 B this weekend to sign up or find out more info! #Otakon2025

Introducing Bada! Created in collaboration with Moon Inho, Bada is the latest addition to the Otakon family! This feisty white tiger spirit is here to make her mark as our Korea mascot. Have you checked out her introduction comic? It can be found in the program book or here!

The Otamota Car Show is an attraction for all individuals! Whether you’re a daily driver or gearhead, our goal is to create an environment that facilitates learning through a fusion of Asian and American car culture, and of course fun! Located in the back of Video game hall!

Check out this finalized artwork from the live drawing by Mizube-sensei during the Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! panel (Fri, Aug 8, 12:45 p.m.) See live artist and more at #Otakon2025

Get ready for an adorable assault on the senses! The secret headliner tonight at the Dance is BABYBEARD!!! Lead singer Ladybeard is a cross-dressing pro-wrestler, heavy metal singer, and kawaii-idol based in Japan. He specializes in kawaiicore mixed with raw nuclear power!

Have you lost something? We may have found it! Check room 102A before you head out today and sign our "crab of shame" if you managed to misplace any items this weekend. #Otakon2025

Everyone please give a huge congratulations to all of our Otakon 2025 Hall Costume contest winners!!! Did you see any of these amazing craftsmen walking around the con? Comment below! Best In Show – Jennifer as Kujo Tenn from Idolish7

Check out our amazing Kpop Showtime winners! We absolutely LOVED your performances and so did Billie! Thank you for everyone who showed up and showed out! Did you get the chance to check out Kpop showtime this year? Comment below! If not make sure to come by next year #Otakon2025

Our Masquerade team would like to congradulate this years best in show winners! Bake that Thang up! by Cursed Image Cosplay. What an incredible performance! Thank you to everyone else who placed and to our wonderful staff and Judges, Hylian Cream, Lady Ava, and Kiwi-ninamori

With that, Otakon 2025 has officially concluded! Thank you to all of our amazing attendees for making this year so special. We hope to see you again next year for #Otakon2026 What was your favorite memory this year? Comment below!

Big thanks to Nishiyama-san at Otakon in Washington D.C.! 🙏 We’re looking forward to your photos! 📸 Everyone, be sure to check out Nishiyama-san’s Instagram for more amazing shots: instagram.com/nishiyama_koko… アニメ『桃源暗鬼』公式 #TOUGENANKI #Otakon #Otakon2025

We were honored to have Koutaro Nishiyama–san, the voice of Jin Kougasaki, join us at #Otakon2025 for #TOUGENANKI! Thank you so much, Nishiyama-san! 🙏 Please continue enjoying the anime アニメ『桃源暗鬼』公式, now streaming! ⚡️ Otakon #Otakon

We were honored to have Hiroshi Kamiya-san join us representing #TOUGENANKI at #Otakon2025 in Washington D.C., August 8–10! Huge thanks to Kamiya-san and to all the amazing fans who came out to support us! 🙏 Keep enjoying アニメ『桃源暗鬼』公式 and stay tuned for more exciting news!

The social media team just got an update! #Otakon2026 hotel block details coming TOMORROW…

The #OTAKON2026 Hotel Block open Tuesday, August 19 at noon Eastern Time! The link goes live at 11am, and room selection begins at noon. Everyone logged in before noon will be randomized into the room reservation queue. More details below! otakon.com

This is your reminder that the #OTAKON2026 Hotel Block opens TOMORROW! Tuesday, August 19 at NOON (ET) We have listened to your most common questions and provided you answers in a FAQ page linked below! Link to FAQ (not clickable on all platforms): docs.google.com/document/d/e/2…

This is your reminder that the #OTAKON2026 Hotel Block opens TODAY! Tuesday, August 19 at NOON (ET) Direct link for booking: registration.experientevent.com/ShowOTA261 We have listened to your most common questions and provided you answers in a FAQ page! Link to FAQ: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2…