Otakon is proud to announce that the Mecha Kaikan will return for 2026! Thank you to everyone who attended last year and helped us to get this giant transforming ship off of the ground in epic fashion!
What is the Otakon Mecha Kaikan? Kaikan in Japanese translates to “hall”, so simply put, the Mecha Kaikan is the Otakon Mecha Hall. The Otakon Mecha Kaikan will be an immersive and interactive mecha experience exclusive to Otakon. The Mecha Kaikan will feature mecha related panels, video and audio content integrated with free-range and expert led mecha modeling.
Catch all your favorite mecha related panels, videos and workshops in one location. Have a kit to build? Bring it along and build it in our build section while watching the action up on stage. No kit? No worries! Otakon is proud to be partnering once again with Gundam Planet, who will have kits galore for you to choose from. Whether you’re a beginner, or a seasoned pro, they’ve got you covered.
The Otakon Mecha Kaikan has moved! This year, we will be in Rooms 151A&B.
Keep an eye on our socials and feeds and whatnot for more information about the Mecha Kaikan for Otakon 2026. On behalf of the Otakon Mecha Kaikan Staff, we can’t wait to see you there!
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Day
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Open
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Close
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Friday |
9 AM |
12 AM |
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Saturday |
9 AM |
12 AM |
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Sunday |
9 AM |
3 PM |
Be sure to check out the Otakon Schedule for the full lineup of curated mecha panels.
You are welcome to bring any model you have purchased in the Dealer’s Room or elsewhere and build it in the build area of the Mecha Kaikan. Additionally, we are excited to be partnering with Gundam Planet, who will be offering kits and tools for sale in the Mecha Kaikan as well. Please pay attention to the marked areas indicating the free build space vs. the space reserved for workshops.
We will be offering two guided workshops, one on Friday and one on Saturday, hosted by Gundam Planet. There will be a small fee to participate in these workshops. The fee will include all kits, tools and professional guidance during the workshop. Pre-registration for these workshops will be available soon so keep an eye on our social media for more information!
Note: Basic tools (side nippers, sanding sticks, etc.) will be available for use at each table. If you choose to bring your own tools, you do so at your own risk as everyone must go through security and safety screening and any tools are likely to be detected and potentially confiscated.
Keep an eye on our socials and feeds and whatnot for more information about the Mecha Kaikan for Otakon 2026. On behalf of the Otakon Mecha Kaikan Staff, we can’t wait to see you there!
Shuji Ito, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX