Otakon

Events & Community in Washington, District of Columbia

Type: Anime Convention

East Coast anime mainstay at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center July 31 - August 2, 2026. Three days of anime screenings, J-pop concerts, cosplay competitions, gaming tournaments, and industry panels. Held in Washington, District of Columbia. Anime conventions combine industry guests, voice actor panels, cosplay competitions, AMV contests, manga shopping, and dedicated gaming rooms (fighting games, rhythm games, console free-play). Most US anime cons run weekend-long with multi-day badge options. Check otakon.com for current dates, badge availability, schedule, and travel info.

Website: https://otakon.com/