Otakuthon

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Otakuthon
Location Concordia University (Hall Building), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Years in existence 2006 to present
Attendance est. 1800 in 2006
List of events Masquerade, Dealer's Alley, Artist Area, Guest of Honor presentations, Gaming (Video and RPG), Panels, Workshops, Video Presentation, Contests, Dance
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Otakuthon is Quebec's largest, and only anime festival. It is held annually in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is a non-profit, fan run anime convention that was intiated by Concordia University's anime club, named "Otaku Anime of Concordia University" (Otaku Anime for short). Otakuthon strives to be a bilingual (French and English) event.

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[edit] List of festivals

[edit] OtakuThon 2006

OtakuThon 2006 was held on June 10 & 11 of 2006 at Concordia University. While registration was free, the convention was funded through donations and sponsorships. Attendance reached 1800[1].

  • Featuring
  1. Masquerade (competition)
  2. Anime Contests
  3. Video Gaming
  4. Workshops
  5. Dance
  6. Artists' and Dealers' Area
  7. J-pop Concert
  8. Anime Screenings
  9. Panels
  10. Various Special Guests

[edit] OtakuThon 2007

Otakuthon 2007 will be held on August 4th and 5th at Concordia University[2]. As 2006, registration will be free, however a 10$ donation is suggested.

  • Featuring
to be announced

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.anime-cons.com./events/info.shtml/997
  2. ^ http://anime-cons.com/events/info.shtml/1193

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[edit] See also


Anime Conventions in Canada

Anime Evolution (Vancouver) | Animethon (Edmonton)
Otafest (Calgary) | Ai-kon (Winnipeg)
Anime North (Toronto) | Otakuthon (Montreal)
Animaritime (Sackville)