Live Shows

Opening Ceremonies
Masquerade / Competition
J-Pop Concert & Show
Otakuthon Idol / Competition
Artists' Area
Art Gallery
Cosplay Café
Flea Market
Saturday Night Dance
Hall Cosplay Contest

To officially start Otakuthon 2007, join us at our very first Opening Ceremonies with a performance by the cosplay group Boxed Rice Productions and hosted by Officer Jenny.
Saturday : 9:30am - 10:00am (H-110)

A judged masquerade, this is the chance for attendees to present their cosplays on stage. Walk-ons and skits, both individually or as groups, are performed and scored by a panel of judges. Prizes are available in many of the international cosplaying standards.
Saturday (show): 6:00pm - 8:00pm (DB Clarke)
Sunday (awards): 12:30pm - 1:00pm (H-110)

With the success of the Otakuthon 2006 J-Pop Show, Irulanne returns with a brand new show with a huge and impressive cast of 8 singers and dancers that will perform Japanese music, anime hits and classics. The 75-minute show will also include extra guests and performers. It will be a show like you've never seen before at any other convention. Be sure not to miss it!
Saturday : 8:30pm - 9:45pm (DB Clarke)

For those karaoke-otaku in our midst, we invite you to participate in the first Otakuthon Idol competition.
Sunday (Auditions) : 10:00am - 12:00pm (H-110)
Sunday (Competition) : 1:00pm - 2:00pm (H-110)

Whether it's a Bleach portrait, an original doujinshi, or even Cowboy Bepop shot glasses, the Artists' Area is where amateur artists, creators and authors display and sell their original creations. If you wish to have a table in the Artists' Area, please check our website for more information.
Saturday : 10:00am - 6:00pm (7th floor)
Sunday : 10:00am - 6:00pm (7th floor)

There will be a formal art gallery displaying works of fine art that will also be available for sale. The art gallery will run in conjunction with the Artists' Area.
Saturday : 10:00am - 6:00pm (7th floor)
Sunday : 10:00am - 6:00pm (7th floor)

A new feature to the convention! Otakuthon will be hosting a cosplay café where attendees can kick back and enjoy Japanese snacks, desserts and drinks such as Pocky and bubble tea! These delicious goods will be served by our bishie and kawaii cosplayers, of course!
Saturday : 10:00am - 6:00pm (7th floor)
Sunday : 10:00am - 6:00pm (7th floor)

A follow-up event to the Artists' Area, the flea market event is a chance for anyone to bring out their own garage sale stock. Great deals are practically always offered and everything tends to sell out fast! Selling spaces are limited and come on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Saturday : 8:00pm - 10:00pm CANCELLED

Get your dancing shoes and be ready to dance the night away to J-Rock, J-Pop and mainstream tunes at Concordia's bar, Reggies. The J-Rock band, Sukoshi Yoshi, will also make another live performance at the beginning of the dance!
Saturday : 10:00pm - 2:00am

Don't want to get on stage or have your costume formally judged ? This year, we have something for you - staff members will be roaming the halls and handing out awards to cosplayers on the convention floor. To participate, you merely need to get in costume and attend the convention. No need to register.

By the way, the judges won't be identified, so there's no use in trying to bribe them...

For more information about our live shows or if you wish to suggest a show, please e-mail the Live Events Coordinator: liveevents@otakuthon.com.