Baltimore, MD (Aug 2, 2011) – Otakon 2011 digs deep for Japan Relief and raises over ¥5,000,000 ($65,000). In an unprecedented show of generosity and goodwill, members of Otakon 2011 including attendees, guests, industry partners, and staff raised $65,150 for Japan Relief. The various efforts included merchandise (t-shirts, wristbands, buttons etc), Otakon exclusive Madoka Magica ...
Baltimore, MD (July 31, 2011) – For the 18th year, Otakon’s attendance grew, this year reaching a new milestone. At closing ceremonies, the Chair of Otakon 2011, Bob Klemens announced an unofficial count of 31,348 members. Last year’s official count was 29,274. Also, Otakon 2012 dates were announced and will be held July 27–29 at ...
Baltimore, MD (July 27, 2011) – Otakon 2011 to host Charity Auction for Japan Relief. In the wake of the devastation caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, Japan faces years of rebuilding and relief efforts. They will continue to need assistance and support for quite some time. Accordingly, this year’s ...
Baltimore, MD (July 27, 2011) – Musician Hiroaki Yura to return to Otakon for 2011 along with fellow musician Mari Yoshida. Hiroaki Yura is a Japanese violinist who is the founder and Artistic Director of the Eminence Symphony Orchestra in Sydney, Australia. The founder of the Eminence Symphony Orchestra, the Eminence Audio Production company, ...
Baltimore, MD (July 27, 2011) – Otakon 2011 is proud to present the 2D premiere of the English version TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance. Set in the rich Tekken universe, TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance follows Xiaoyu Ling, seasoned martial artist and high school student, tasked by the G Corporation to infiltrate an international school in Kyoto to gather ...
Baltimore, MD (July 19, 2011) – Here is a rare opportunity to own an original Madoka Magica Poster at Otakon. Otakon in collaboration with Aniplex of America have come together to help raise funds for disaster victims of Japan’s earthquakes and tsunami. In exchange for a small minimum donation ($5), Otakon is offering a Limited ...
Baltimore, MD (July 20, 2011) – Otakon is proud to present the premiere of Makoto Shinkai’s latest work, Children who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below. It’s been 10 years since Makoto Shinkai’s brilliant debut with his individually created work Voices of a Distant Star, and with the releases of The Place Promised in Our ...
Baltimore, MD (July 14, 2011) – Executive Producer Masayuki Ozaki to appear at Otakon 2011. Until 2003, Masayuki Ozaki worked for GAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC where he was involved in acquisitions of Hollywood titles and distribution & promotion of domestic titles. In 2004, he began his career at Sunrise Inc. where he was a planning manager ...
Baltimore, MD (July 13, 2011) – Otakon welcomes back writer Peter S. Beagle. Peter S. Beagle was born in 1939 and raised in the Bronx, where he grew up surrounded by the arts and education: both his parents were teachers, three of his uncles were gallery painters, and his immigrant grandfather was a respected writer, ...
Baltimore, MD (July 13, 2011) – Nobuo Uematsu to make Special Appearance on Friday July 29th of Otakon 2011. Mr.Uematsu will appear by special arrangement with Distant Worlds, in a Q&A session on Friday July 29th, followed by a charity autograph session. This special autograph session will require a donation of at least $20 to ...
