We’re excited to welcome the amazing presenters we have coming to Otakon 2026! Please check out the schedule for the up-to-date list of dates and times for appearances!
Below are just some of the amazing presenters we have coming to Otakon 2026! Please check out the schedule for the up-to-date list of dates and times for appearances!
Coming Soon!
The Cosplayin’ Yogis’ mission is to bring yoga to weebs and geeks of all shapes and sizes, while teaching how yoga, movement, breath, and meditation are important to self-care and well-being. We believe yoga is accessible for ALL bodies and ages and strive to use cosplay to make classes engaging, educational, and fun!
We have been teaching yoga at conventions since 2015. Starting off at Katsucon, we have also taught at conventions to include Otakon, AwesomeCon, Anime Weekend Atlanta, ColossalCon Prime & East, and more. Our team’s yoga instructors are Sean and Rift with Ginger & Michi acting as our creative and social media directors.
With our cosplays combined we become…The Cosplayin’ Yogis!
Nerds Know is the premiere entertainment panel group of South Florida. This collective of talented nerds has extensive knowledge in virtually every field that would matter to geeks, nerds, and otaku alike! Disney, Retro TV, Anime, Japanese culture, cartoons, all things retro, comics, and institutional convention knowledge are just a few of the topics the Nerds Know has under their belts. But don’t get too comfortable in your seats, as their events all have huge audience participation, so you won’t have a chance to be bored in your seats!
Individually Nerds Know members have been hosting panels for over ten years but officially joined forces in 2016 to pool their collective talents. The group is made of convention veterans, educators, and convention professionals. They have seen it all and want to share their love of all things nerdy with you!
You can follow them on Facebook & Instagram to stay up to date on all of their upcoming shows, plans, and giveaways!
Naychan is an award winning central Virginia based cosplayer who has been sewing and creating costumes for well over a decade. She takes pride in clean craftsmanship and adding personal details to every costume. Naychan strives to learn something new with each build and has found a real passion in bringing that knowledge to other cosplayers through panels and workshops at conventions. Notably, 2026 will be her 8th Otakon as a workshop presenter! She truly believes anyone can cosplay and loves to empower that crafting spirit! Her favorite projects usually involve sewing, painting, rhinestones, and especially a crafted fake food prop.
Marlon is an artist and educator who provides classes and community events focused on creative design, writing, and sustainability in the arts. You can find Marlon’s work on their website: marmaladeisgood.com. When Marlon isn’t presenting panels or workshops, you can find them cosplaying with friends on instagram: @chiliconcos.
We’re a tight-knit group of anime fans and hobbyists touring the US, hosting workshops and panels. Originating from a shared love for Japanese culture, our mission is to educate and inspire. Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, we bring cosplay, manga, and anime fandom to life, catering to all levels of interest. Join us on our nationwide journey as we celebrate creativity and community, spreading our passion for anime across the country.
Axel and Mira are back with a new investigation at the con! You’re a new recruit to the Mechatronic Errors Safety Squad (MESS): a special division that investigates robot malfunctions. A robot went haywire at an idol performance, and MESS is sending you in to figure out what happened and who was behind it.
In this one-of-a-kind experience, visual novel characters Axel and Mira are depending on you to solve puzzles in the physical room around you. Can you figure out who was behind the glitch at the con?
Below are just some of the amazing performers we have coming to Otakon 2026! Please check out the schedule for the up-to-date list of dates and times for appearances!
Coming Soon!
We are Seastar, an NYC based cosplay and creative idol duo, made up of two members; Sea and Star! We specialize in cosplaying idols and video games, alongside our ability to produce creative stage performances and artistic media. No matter the stage, we want to deliver a “stage play” like experience to our fans, including props, character acting, story telling, stage visuals, fan service, lighting, live stage and meet & greet interactions!
Wonder what your favorite otaku songs would sound like on classical instruments? Ever Theme is a string trio (violin, violin, viola) here to perform arrangements of music from Genshin Impact, Studio Ghibli, Kpop Demon Hunters, and more!
