Otakon

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OTAKON 2023



Otakon 2023 was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in DC from July 28-30. This annual event is a celebration of Japanese and East Asian pop culture. According to Otakorp, Otakon 2023 exceeded the previous year's record-breaking number, coming in at about 42,000.


Celebraing its 30th anniversay, Otakon 2024 will be held from August 2-4 again at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Mark your calendar now!


Kouki at Opening Ceremony Otakon

Kouki

Kouki is the vocalist of the Japanese visual kei rock band D=OUT, which was formed in 2006. Not limiting themselves to just their home country, the band has toured not only in Tokyo and other parts of Japan but in Europe and Asia as well.

Debuting as Kouki Hanamizakura, he is also a performer of enka, a more traditional Japanese music style, in addition to his visual kei rock band activities. He has achieved the #1 ranking on the enka song chart in both Japan and France.

Kouki places a heavy importance on art that is unique to Japan as he plays the tsugaru shamisen and incorporates Japanese dancing fans into his performances.

With artistic work that only he can create, he hopes that people around the world will feel moments that make their hearts dance, even just a little bit.

Yaiba J-Rock Band

J-Rock band Yaiba

The Friday Night Concert rocked the Walter E. Washington Convention Center as the Okaton members enjoyed the music created by composer Yasuharu Takanashi and Yaiba in a tribute to their contribution to music in anime. They experienced music from Naruto, Fairy Tail, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (and many more) as they've never heard it before.

Otakorp Press Relations

Otakorp, Inc

Otakon® is run by the non-profit organization Otakorp, Inc. Membership in Otakorp, Inc. entitles you to attend Otakon. They are directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – they are run by fans, for fans.

Pictured above is the Otakorp press relations team. Alyce Wilson, head of press relations, seamlessly coordinated between the press and Otakon staff and guests.



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