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Otakon welcomes Kenya Danino aka KDFoxx to Otakon 2026! A professional NYC native multimedia illustrator, storyteller and educator, KD has collabed on projects with companies such as Zag Animation, Dreamworks Animation, Penguin Random House Inklore, DC, Dynamite, and VIZ Media.

Welcome to the 2026 Hall Costume Contest Judge Faeliae! Faeliae is an award-winning cosplayer and maker from the Pacific Northwest with a passion for nine-tailed foxes and Hatsune Miku! She has been cosplaying since 2017 and competing since 2022.

Welcome to the 2026 Hall Costume Contest Judge Appledress! Appledress is an award-winning craftsmanship cosplayer who has been sewing since childhood and cosplaying since 2012. Outside of cosplay, Appledress is found watching vtubers and knitting socks.

Welcome to the 2026 Hall Costume Contest Judge DisasterTownCosplay! Eric Rega is a Philadelphia-based costumer with over 20 years of sewing experience and a BFA in Textiles. He takes every costume as an opportunity to learn a new process, from shoe-making to tailoring and more.

HEAR YE ALL MODELS!!! 💃🦀 Ready to show your enchanting moves, Adorned in the wares of some amazing designers? Apply for the Fashion Districts Fashion Show Model Pool Today! The deadline to apply is June 1st. Apply here: tinyurl.com/otakonfashiond… #Otakon2026 #fashiondistrict

Calling all kpop dancers and coverist! Get prepared as we're proud to announce the return of Kpop Showtime: Otakon's Kpop Dance Competition. Head over to otakon.com/kpopshowtime/ for rules and to apply by May 25th 11:59pm!

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 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

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

@IOEAOfficial @Otakon is proud to be a member of such a great organization working hard to help us all achieve our shared mission.

[#IOEA News] On March 27, the IOEA entered its 11th year. Another year older, and many friendships still to be made. Tonight, members of the IOEA met with IOEA event members from Japan, the US, Russia, and Otaku from Nigeria. We are honored to meet such global friends!

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/subm… 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 mascot Crabby! Come spend a night out on the town with Crabby and possibly... fall in love Link: tinyurl.com/4zwpcbwu

@IOEAOfficial @Otakon is proud to be a member of such a great organization working hard to help us all achieve our shared mission.

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/subm… 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/3EQUk7E4zJ9s9E… #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/subm… 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 11:00 AM join us for Ponyo silver.afi.com/movies/detail/… 2:00 PM join us for Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind silver.afi.com/movies/detail/… Both dubbed in English