Media Accreditation

Otakuthon welcomes members of the press and content creators interested in attending our 20th edition.

Each edition, Otakuthon provides complimentary media badges to members of the press or content creators intending to cover Otakuthon and share their experience of the event with their audience.

For any request regarding interviews with a spokesperson or for any questions, please contact: media@otakuthon.com.

How to Apply

Please send an email to media@otakuthon.com.

Media accreditation will close on June 30, 2025. 

Please note the following when inquiring.

• You must review and abide by the Media Policies and Guidelines.
• Publications or websites must have been continuously active in the last two years. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
• Media organizations or content creators who attended our convention in previous years must submit their coverage or content created from attended edition·s.
• Media organizations or content creators who did not attend a previous edition must be able to provide other relevant coverage or content examples.
• Media badges will not be granted to cosplay photographers or photo gallery websites.
• Media badges are not eligible for mailing and must be picked up on-site during the media desk open hours.

Media badge privileges include

• 3-day admission to Otakuthon.
• Complimentary reserved seating for certain main events. Subject to availability. Reserved seating may be assigned by request or invitation only.
• Consideration for interviews with Guests of Honor, pending availability.

Please be aware that media badges are limited. Meeting the specified criteria does not guarantee you will obtain a media badge for Otakuthon 2025. 

We kindly request that you await the decision from our media committee, which will be communicated via email.