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Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC |
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July 26-28, 2019 |
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Events at the Library of Congress |
Looking for something to do on Thursday after you pick up your badge? Otakon is working in conjunction with the Library of Congress to present the "Anime for All" series, Thursday July 25 thru Friday July 26th.
The events at the Library of Congress are free and open to the public. Tickets are available for some of the “Anime for All” activities, but are not required. Visit the Library's website to learn more. Entry is not guaranteed. |
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“Anime for All” Display
Whittall Pavilion, ground floor
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Thursday July 25 1PM–5PM
Friday July 26 11AM–2PM
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Trace the history of Japanese graphic arts, storytelling, and warriors into the modern day. See examples of handwritten scrolls, volumes of epic tales, and tales of ninja with magic powers.
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Okko’s Inn - Exclusive Film Screening
Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor
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Thursday July 25
2:00PM
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“Okko’s Inn,” a film by anime studio Madhouse and director Kitaro Kosaka, presented by GKIDS. Rated PG.
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Samurai, Hip Hop, and History:
A Samurai Champloo panel
Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor
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Thursday July 25
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Join EyeQ, Florida based emcee, entrepreneur, and performer, as he moderates a conversation with artists Shing02 and Substantial about the music of Samurai Champloo, and the intersection of music, culture, and history in Japan.
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BYTES & BEATS: Shing02
Samurai Champloo 15th anniversary event outdoor concert
North Lawn
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Thursday July 25
7:00PM
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A unique anime-hip hop experience. Join in celebrating the best of African American, Japanese, Eastern, and Western cultures in the anime-inspired hip hop & lo- fi hip hop alongside emcees who worked directly with Samurai Champloo soundtrack composer/producer Nujabes. |
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Otakon is an annual celebration of Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music, movies, video games, etc.) and its fandom! Otakon is run by the non-profit organization Otakorp, Inc. |
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Walter E. Washington
Convention Center |
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Washington, DC |
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July 26-28, 2019 |
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Copyright © 2019 Otakorp, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
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