Otakon
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Otakon
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Overview
Otakon (a portmanteau of Otaku and Convention) is an annual anime convention that takes place at the Baltimore Convention Center located in the Inner Harbor District. It takes place over three days during July/August and first started in 1994 [1] . It is the second largest North American anime convention to date.
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Background
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The first time of Otakon started on July 29, 1994 to July 31, 1994 in Days Inn Penn State, State College, Pennsylvania. It was organized by Otakorp, Inc.
Notable Developments
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Starting 2014, Otakon created another convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also it was announced in 2013, as of 2017, Otakon would move to Washington D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center [2] .
Notable Memes
Ice Cold Water Man
The Ice Cold Water Man is a street vendor who is notable for his slogan, "I got that ice cold water, and it's only one dollar." He appears at Otakon throughout the years attempting to sell water.
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[2] Anime News Network- Otakon Moving to Washington D.C. in 2017
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