Otakuthon is a bilingual annual convention for all ages, celebrating anime, manga, games, Japanese culture and its community.
Online registration is now closed! Registration must now be done in person at the Palais des congrès.
Renowned director and visionary of the anime industry, known for his work on the Monogatari series.
Japanese animator and animation director (Fire Force, Kizumonogatari, Sayonara, Undead Unlock)
Japan’s unique voice, acclaimed singer & seiyū, performing live at Otakuthon!
Ani-song singer (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Arifureta: From Commonplace to the World’s Strongest, Ultraman Blazer...)
Artist and pioneer of virtual YouTubers, seeking new forms of musical expression.
Legendary Japanese narrator and voice actor for Bleach, The Prince of Tennis and Demon Slayer.
Renowned Japanese voice actor and radio personality (The Prince of Tennis, Bleach, Trigun,...).
Fashion brand from Harajuku, promotes bold, borderless fashion and free self-expression.
DJ and specialized producer, member of TOKYO HARD DANCE and of Night On Earth.
The total-package producer TORIENA’s music is characterized by an alternative sound.
Artist that composed and remixed for multiple projects (Blue Archive, Kaguya-sama, Kizuna Ai,...).
CEO of the ACDC RAG brand, promotes different Japanese street fashions and subcultures.
Voice actor (Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy X, Chainsaw Man, Neon Genesis Evangelion, “Spirited Away”)
Voice actress (Overwatch, Les Mondes de Ralph, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
The Geek Show is back for an unforgettable night with a comedy show specially designed just for you!
A Montreal-based cosplay group who brings Love Live! Sunshine! to life with dance, smiles and pure joy.
A University of Ottawa professor with an interest in the legal aspects of video games.
Valérie Harvey lived in Kyoto for three years. She now teaches a university course on manga.
Montreal rock band reviving game classics with a powerful, metal-infused sound.
Voice actress (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Re:ZERO, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Hunter x Hunter...)
Experience Anime's Most Epic Series on a Big Screen with a Live Band Onstage
Voice actress (Fire Emblem Engage, Tales of Arise, Aggretsuko, Monster Hunter Rise, The Rising of the Shield Hero...) and director
Voice actor (Delicious in Dungeon, Lackadaisy, God of War Ragnarök, Borderlands 3, One Piece, Aggretsuko...)
The first North American to win the coveted Gunpla Builder’s World Cup (GBWC) World Champion title
Voice actor (Vandread, Sayuki Reload, Gun Grave, Chobits, Bleach, Lupin the 3rd, Naruto, Fate Grand Order...)
Wanyusha Cosplay, proud representative of her country in multiple cosplay competitions.
Bri is a lively bunny VTuber and expert rigger, mixing chaos, humor, and magic in her streams.
Toronto-based cool and kawaii streetwear brand. GHOST GiRL and friends are back with plenty of fun fashion content and HYPE energy! BE STRANGE. FEAR THE NORM.
A high-energy all-mix DJ duo, W.T. Snacks and DJ HYPE☆GIRL (aka Beck Attack).
With over 20 years of music production, T2Kazuya reinterprets conventional melodic genres.
UK Hardcore and J-Core DJ, featured on J-Core Masterz and Cross X Beats, among other projects.
LA-based DJ/VJ fusing anime vibes, pop culture & 3D visuals across US conventions.
Writer who built a kingdom of stories and lived a happy life with his army of ink dogs, until one day, he decided to end the world.
The conglomerate heiress selkie stranded to "grow up" with Globie's 3rd Generation.
The white tiger guild master gamer from globie's 2nd generation Equinnox, Kohaku Hyouma!
TRiGGERPHiSH, the hacker extraordinaire VTuber from SYN//ED is coming to Otakuthon!
MaeFae, the flower guardian fairy of Aegis-Link, melts hearts with her voice and sweetness.
A VTuber who has a taste for fine wine, strategy games and walks by the sea.
We can’t believe it’s already October. Still feeling the post-festival blues?
Let cosplay light up your fall!
Get ready for the Halloween Party by diving into our official photo collection. Discover epic cosplays, candid backstage shots, and all the highlights that made Otakuthon 2025 unforgettable!
We can’t wait to see you on November 1!
The wait is over! The 2025 special 20th anniversary Halloween Party edition is officially online, and this year’s event promises to be unforgettable. Join us at Collège Ahuntsic for a night filled with vibrant cosplays, exciting matsuri-style games, vendors, and much more!
📍 Location: Collège Ahuntsic
📅 Date: November 1
🔗 Details & Registration: https://go.otakuthon.com/55bsg
Important:
Due to limited venue capacity, pre-registration is mandatory. Registration will close on October 31 or once we reach full capacity — whichever comes first. No door registration will be available, so secure your spot early!
Thank you everyone for your patience. First, we would like to say a very big thank you to all the AMV Creators who submitted their AMVs for this year's contest. We received over 120 submissions this year, our largest number of submissions ever!
We would also like to say thank you to all the audience members that stayed for the whole duration of the AMV Contest screening to cast your voting ballots.
And now without further ado, we're very happy to announce the winners (and runner-ups) of this year's Otakuthon AMV Contest 2025!
Winner: Entry 06 - "Dance The Night" by E_01
Runner-up: Entry 05 - "Nails, Hair, Lips, Heels" by kiotsune
Winner: Entry 13 - "Toxic" by Hanoz
Runner-up: Entry 12 - "Death of Me" by Chiterra
Winner: Entry 21 - "Mysteries Smile" by Speedy180
Runner-up: 2-way tie
Entry 20 - "Reclaim" by Lelani
Entry 25 - "Someone To Forget" by Valter RCP
Winner: Entry 27 - "The Last Draw" by GodlyNova
Runner-up: Entry 29 - "Gyrographia" by Obsidian Zero
Winner: Entry 37 - "Chasing Cats" by Silent Hero
Runner-up: 2-way tie
Entry 34 - "To Love A Hero" by HaloKami Productions
Entry 39 - "One April Night" by Sunny Daze
Winner: Entry 44 - "Virgin Gojo" by shorisquared
Runner-up: Entry 42 - "Check" by JocoBesT
Winner: Entry 27 - "The Last Draw" by GodlyNova
Runner-up: Entry 13 - "Toxic" by Hanoz
Winner: Entry 27 - "The Last Draw" by GodlyNova
Runner-up: Entry 13 - "Toxic" by Hanoz
Winner: Entry 27 - "The Last Draw" by GodlyNova
Runner-up: Entry 21 - "Mysteries Smile" by Speedy180
Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted their AMVs to the contest! We hope that everyone will participate again in next year's Otakuthon AMV Contest!
Did you know there's a coat check service at the Palais des congrès? We call it Bag Check! This year, it is located on the metro level, near the entrance to OASIS immersion.
There may be restrictions for very large bags or accessories in the Video Game room, at Otakudance, and at concerts held at Place des Arts.
Correction to the printed schedule
Hours of Operation:
Friday: 10:00 to 1:30 (Saturday)
Saturday: 10:00 to 1:30 (Sunday)
Sunday: 10:00 to 20:00
