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	Otakon ® 2008 Announces US Debut of JAM Project - Anime News Network
		Otakon 2008 will be held from 8- 10 August 2008 at the Baltimore Convention Center and First Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
		Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East.
		Otakon is a membership-based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily through its media and entertainment.
	www.animenewsnetwork.com /press-release/2008-03-28/otakon-2008-announces-us-debut-of-jam-project (1141 words)

	Orobouros.net @ Otakon 2002
		Otakon 2002 was held July 26th through 28th in the Baltimore Convention Center, located in Baltimore, Maryland's, Inner Harbor.
		Otakon will presumably be held again next year in the same location at the same time of year.
		Otakon felt like an old skool con since I did a lot of stuff on my own, stayed and worked with the same crew from the days of yore, and did a lot more con events than I have recently.
	www.orobouros.net /2002/o2k2 (3559 words)

	Otakon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Otakon is a fan convention focusing on the art of anime and manga, East Asian culture, and its fandom.
		Otakon is traditionally held on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in late summer at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland's Inner Harbor district.
		Otakon is the annual meeting of Otakorp, Inc. Otakon attendees do not purchase "tickets" to Otakon; they actually become a member of the non-profit organization that runs Otakon with their paid attendance to the convention.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Otakon (3303 words)

	Vitals: Newbies Guide
		Because Otakon is so huge, the Baltimore fire marshals pay quite a lot of attention to us, and they have very strict rules about keeping walkways clear.
		Otakon has a special group of staffers who spend their entire day going around and making sure that lines aren’t blocking traffic.
		Otakon tries to have many events at which con-goers can meet or listen to guests — the artists, writers, actors, musicians, and production staff who create anime, movies, music, webcomics, and games.
	www.otakon.com /newbies.asp (2241 words)

	Orobouros.net @ Otakon 2005
		The good news is, with Otakon bringing $22,000,000 (yes, twenty-two million dollars) to her host city each year, any location will be offering all they can to make it a pleasurable experience for all involved.
		Otakon is getting pretty much the same slice of the population one finds at other conventions; mostly older teens and those in their twenties, but a noticeable amount of persons outside this core range.
		Otakon is the big anime convention on the east coast.
	www.orobouros.net /2005/otakon2005/index.html (4698 words)

	Mecha Modeling Workshop (Otakon 2004)
		Otakon was the convention I'd been planning for when I was doing the initial planning for the workshop: Otakon was my first anime convention and as I start attending more cons, Otakon remains the "main event" of the year for a number of reasons.
		Among other things, Otakon's location and large size make it a good focal point for other modelers on the east coast.
		But this time, Otakon ended with a major victory, one that I was happy to share with everybody at COM.
	home.comcast.net /~1-4-4/models/Workshop/Otakon_2004 (743 words)

	Otakon 2004
		What sets Otakon apart is the massive scale on which all of this takes place (a 94,000-square foot dealer's room!), the impressive array of activities presented to reflect the wide influence of anime on Japanese and American culture, and the high level of access to industry representatives and creative personalities.
		Otakon's tremendous attendance growth has afforded it enough pull to attract a fascinating slate of guests.
		But what makes Otakon a great convention are the throngs of dedicated fans of all ages that come together to drink in three sleepless, frenzied, chaotic days of anime overkill.
	www.fpsmagazine.com /festival/040903otakon.php (665 words)

	SOS Campaign Headquarters - Otakon 99 Report (Site not responding. Last check: )
		One of the biggest thrills was that fans were able to actually meet and greet some of the stars behind some of the characters from their favorite series.
		Otakon presented the first 24 fan-subtitled episodes of the "S" series in two-hour chunks (4 episodes).
		Otakon staff leapt to pry the entrant from the wreckage.
	www.iwaynet.net /~sos/otakon.html (1553 words)

	Orobouros.net @ Otakon 2005
		The extra convention space would allow Otakon to expand both programming and attendance, and provide a location for events which can't be held in the convention center.
		The good news is, with Otakon bringing $22,000,000 (yes, twenty-two million dollars) to her host city each year, any location will be offering all they can to make it a pleasurable experience for all involved.
		Otakon is getting pretty much the same slice of the population one finds at other conventions; mostly older teens and those in their twenties, but a noticeable amount of persons outside this core range.
	orobouros.net /2005/otakon2005/index.html (4698 words)

	Yes, But Does It Make Coffee? - Otakon?
		As I was painfully reminded at the last Otakon (not to mention Katsucon), being an introvert, I need friends who are willing to hang out with me and do stuff to an enjoy a con, or at least willing to talk to me between events and decompress, perhaps eating together.
		Otakon was bad because I didn't, and what was worse, none of the activities were very interesting.
		I dislike Otakon, but if you come to any of the GCOM conventions or TCEP I'll happily inflict games on you.
	xiombarg.livejournal.com /868870.html (1783 words)

	Otakon 2006
		August 7, 2006: Otakon after con report and pictures, the good, the typical, and the trainwrecks....
		I have come to the conclusion that the focus for each con is completely different and to compare them as a whole would be impossible without adding an insane amount of personal opinion about each.
		AX focus is on the industry, industy guests like directors of major anime series/movies, japanese and english VAs, character designers, manga artists, etc. Where as the focus for Otakon seems to be the fans.
	www.gamerabaenre.com /otakon_2006.htm (729 words)

	Land of the Rising Hon
		The event, which grew from a four-person project in State College, Pennsylvania to become the largest anime convention on the East Coast, immerses its attendees is a frenzy of films, music, costuming, shopping and industry panels.
		Otakon's popularity was apparent well ahead of the opening, as ticket lines began forming the day before.
		The costume contest, in which hundreds of costumed attendees show off their outfits to an audience of thousands in the Convention Center's main ballroom, and the North American live concert debut of Japanese rock sensation T.M. Revolution won the fans over.
	baltimorechronicle.com /sep03_OTAKON.html (720 words)

	YouTube - Otakon
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		Otakon 2005 - Cosplay Contest - part 1
		Otakon 2005 - Cosplay Contest - part 2
	youtube.com /?v=hSrr1b-BsXo (200 words)

	Mangamaniacs Feature: Otakon 2002 in a Nutshell (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Otakon had some pretty cool badges, marred only by the fact that Chiaki wasn't a choice for regular attendees, and that mine came out crooked (death to Duo Maxwell!).
		The project manager for CPM Manga, he gets a special mention for letting me have one of the Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit's Tale graphic novels since I was going to combust otherwise (I did answer the trivia question correctly, so it wasn't entirely pity-motivated!).
		He also earns points for being upbeat, and inviting fan interaction despite the Manga Roundtable being scheduled practically at the end of Otakon (and let's face it, all of us were feeling a little punchy by then).
	www.mangamaniacs.org /otakonnutshell.shtml (1468 words)

	Otakon 2006 Report > Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Tokusatsu Heroes and Anime Heroes
		Otakon is traditionally one of the biggest and best anime gatherings in the east coast and this year was no different.
		My mind was now at peace…having spent most of the day at Otakon and being stressed over the car I decided to stay uptown for the evening and meet up with an old college buddy of mine.
		This is were the excitement of everything that is Otakon really shines through as people applaud and cheer for the new titles being announced.
	www.japanhero.com /otakon-2006-report.htm (1535 words)

	Land of the Rising Hon
		Otakon's popularity was apparent well ahead of the opening, as ticket lines began forming the day before.
		Jim Borland acquiesced when his 11-year-old daughter, Tori, asked him to take her to Otakon for her first anime convention.
		Otakon will return to Baltimore next summer for three days.
	www.baltimorechronicle.com /sep03_OTAKON.html (720 words)

	Josh’s Anime Blog » Otakon
		Of course, the first reason is because of Otakon itself, which has had a paid attendance of over 20,000 for the past four years and will almost certainly will again this year (let’s go for 25,000 this year, since con attendance seems to be increasing generally).
		I only have half the unique visitors as they had in their 2007 guidelines, but they also said that it was only guidelines and not a requirement.
		Despite having the number of pre-registrations drop for the 2nd straight year (there were almost 3000 fewer pre-registrations in 2007 than 2005), Otakon 2007 once again continued the streak of every convention breaking the previous convention’s attendance record.
	www.joshsanimeblog.com /category/conventions/otakon (1196 words)

	The OTAKON 2005 report
		And kudos to the otakon staff, who, regardless i was asking something like a groupie looking for a rock star ("Yeah, he knows me, he tell me to look for him here"), were really nice.
		I did reach the LG boot too late as they were in a webcomic panel, so I did reach the place and see the end of the panel.
		I wasnt even aware of such event, I know that Fred G. was in the convention but not entire sure that a entire panel will be dedeicated for him, however, the last year their presentations always gather a damn huge crow and controling the otaku mob can be damn tricky.
	www.ihooky.com /otakon.php (1440 words)

	Mangamaniacs Feature: Otakon 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Brian's Otakon 2002 Wrap-Up Right off the bat, I'd like to express much gratitude to Kei Blue of Studio Ironcat, Carl Gustav Horn and Elena Ontiveros of Viz, Frank Pannone of Central Park Media, and Joel Baral and Amy Forsyth of TOKYOPOP.
		All of them were marvelously friendly and helpful and seemed more than happy to spend a few minutes talking manga with some schlub with a website who thinks he's a journalist.
		All in all, Otakon definitely put the lie to the old stereotype that otaku are antisocial.
	www.mangamaniacs.org /otakon2002.shtml (701 words)

	Otakon Shoppe? - Otakon Web Boards
		Otakon 2007- OC Otakon 2008- Ranmaru Mori (Samurai Warriors 2)
		As mentioned above, one reason the online shop of Otakon stuff was taken down was because the people who ran it could not do it anymore and no one stepped up to replace them.
		The person that was with me at the con a while back tried to buy older items at the Otakon booth, specifically the long sleeve fl t-shirt, and was told that they were not for sale.
	board.otakon.com /index.php?showtopic=14460&view=getlastpost (516 words)

	OTAKON 1997
		But unlike their west coast compatriots, anime fanatics east of the Mississippi still have one more convention to look forward to: Otakon, the self-proclaimed convention of an otaku generation.
		As usual, Otakon 1997 brought together a wide variety of guests from the industry and fandom.
		Otakon is currently working on a contract for a hotel in the Washington D.C. area.
	www.ex.org /2.6/10-news_otakon.html (915 words)

	Otakon 96
		Although there was less video programming this year, the Otakon Staff managed to still pack a lot of quality material into the time allotted.
		From its inception, Otakon has always been very fan-friendly, sponsoring contests which allow fans to show their skills and dedication to the fandom.
		In short, Otakon was a convention filled with things to do, see, and experience.
	www.ex.org /1.4/08-otakon.html (793 words)

	Orobouros.net @ Otakon X
		Otakon X promised to be an amazing convention, and from what I can tell, it most certainly was.
		Otakon managed to beat out Anime Expo for attendance this year at more than 17,000 after several years of coming close.
		Otakon was definitely fun in 2003, and promises to be again in 2004.
	orobouros.net /2003/otakonx/index.html (1316 words)

	Otakon 2004 Game-Room - Neo-Geo Forums
		Otakon made a change to its policy which basically doesn't allow for re-imbursement for personal equipment.
		Tsuki the Otakon panels lady said I should drop him a line because he is interested in putting some of his controllers out on the floor.
		Over time hopefully we will be able to build on the idea and develop our own sort of definitive Otakon video gaming trophies and people will look forward to competing and trying to win them.
	www.neo-geo.com /forums/showthread.php?t=90927 (2612 words)

	First Year Otakon! - Cosplay.com
		Otakon is a definitely a different experience from the smaller cons.
		Read (and re-read before the con) Otakon's page on con policies, not limited to weapon's policy, line etiquette, and disruptive behavior (aka "why it's a bad idea to randomly start smacking people with a yaoi paddle").
		Otakon '08 will be my first Otakon too, so I want to start preparing myself now.
	www.cosplay.com /showthread.php?t=130955 (2538 words)

	Otakon 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I'm writing this nine months after Otakon 2000, so this description is going to be vague at best.
		We were there primarily because the theme for Otakon 2000 was serial experiments lain, my and Saalon's favorite anime series of all time.
		Boa also did a concert at Otakon, and we slid into some seats just in time to hear them play "Duvet," which was quite an experience.
	www.other-space.com /cons/otakon2000 (501 words)

	CJAS Newsletter Archives -- Otakon '96: Two's Thoughts
		Anime East last spring was a lot bigger than Otakon, with more events, more panels, and a bigger dealers' room.
		But I had more fun at Otakon because a lot more of my friends came, and we were able to more effectively take advantage of what was offered.
		The biggest things missing from Otakon that were present at Anime East were a large dealer presence and a large commercial presence, with many companies having large booths or taking out entire rooms (like Pioneer) and showing a lot of commercial pre-release videos.
	www.cjas.org /~echen/articles/fall96/10_05a.html (1278 words)

	wjz.com - Japanese Anime Fans In Baltimore This Weekend
		Some call it 'The Gathering of the Geeks,' but to local anime fans it is simply the 14th time that the Otakon gathering has been held at the Convention Center in Baltimore.
		Some of those in attendance at Otakon Saturday said anime has been a way for them to get in touch with other people of like interests.
		Otakon will be back at the Convention Center for the 15th time next year with an event organizers expect to be their biggest yet.
	wjz.com /local/Japanese.Anime.Otakon.2.428694.html (427 words)

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