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Katsucon is an annual 3-day fan convention held in the D.C. metro are for multicultural enthusiasts and entertainment. Katsucon is produced by Katsucon Entertainment, Inc. (KEI), a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization dedicated to bringing informaiton about Japanese animation, society, and traditional and popluar culture to fans everywhere.

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Hall Cosplay Has a Home!

Hall Cosplay will be held in Potomac 5 & 6! Times are:

Friday: 7:00pm-10:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm

If you are entering both days the rooms are right across the hall from each other! Check the map in the program for the location! Awards will be presented at the Masquerade.

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Where’s The Rave?!?

It’s coming:) The schedule as it is now is pretty spot on (baring the unforeseen adjustments that come with life – remember, this is a living document), but there are still a few things to be added. Among them, the awesome Friday and Saturday night Dances! Stay tuned for updates tonight and through [...]

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Izumi Matsumoto Wants YOUR Questions!

For his Q&A panel, Izumi would like to know what questions you want the answers to! Please submit your questions to internationalguests@katsucon.org.

Izumi Matsumoto is a popular Japanese comic writer and creator. He is well known for the “Kimagure Orange ★ Road” series, which he begun writing in 1984. Featuring a teenage boy [...]

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Important Announcement About Attendee ID Policy

We have had a lot of feedback about our ID policy this year, especially when it comes to those under 18 who don’t have any ID. It is in response to this feedback that we have decided to amend our ID requirements for those between the ages of 13-17 to make things easier [...]

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Urgent Update re Tax Information for AA

Due to the evolution of our wonderful Artist Alley, we’ve been informed a some changes in the tax process by the MD Comptroller’s office. Please assist us in making these adjustments as quickly and easily as possible for everyone involved. Full information may be found on the Artist Alley page.

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Cosplay Chess Pieces Going Fast

Cosplay Chess pieces are going fast, but there are still a few left! If you’re interested in being part of this special game, submit your application now!

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Karaoke and Katsucon Idol Information is Now Available!

Karaoke returns again for Katsucon 18! Open Mic will once again take place on Friday night, so drop by to sing or just to listen to some of your fellow congoers. Open Call tryouts for Katsucon Idol (our karaoke competition) will be taking place during this time—simply indicate that you are interested in [...]

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Pre-Registration is Closed!

Thank you to everyone who pre-registered for Katsucon 18, pre-registration is now closed! Anyone who didn’t pre-register – don’t panic, we’ll still be happy to see you at the door.

For anyone wondering about sending in Parental Permission forms – while we’re happy to have you mail them to us, we’re also happy [...]

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Pre-Registration Closing Soon!

Tomorrow is the last day for pre-registration for Katsucon 18! Register now to enjoy the pre-registration discount (and shorter lines)!

Don’t forget to book your room at the Gaylord for Katsucon 18. Remember, three nights (consecutively – psst: Sunday is at a special reduced rate!) automatically enters you in our Katsucon Thanksgiving contest [...]

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Now Taking Reservations for the Maid Café!

Maid Cafés are a special kind of theme restaurant that first appeared in the Akihabara area of Tokyo and became popular around the turn of the century. Unlike your typical Western restaurant, Maid Cafés are staffed by highly attentive workers of a novelty Cafés that provided extra care to individuals that they serve. [...]

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