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/
Frequently asked
What is Otakon?
East Coast anime mainstay at the Walter E.
Where is Otakon located?
Otakon is located in Washington, District of Columbia.
Does Otakon have a website?
Yes — you can visit Otakon at otakon.com.
Is Otakon verified on Grid Travler?
Yes. Every Grid Travler listing has a hand-checked, working homepage URL and a real US location — never Yelp, Google Maps, or TripAdvisor as a source.