OTAKU NO MACHI
THE ANIME, GAMING & NERD CULTURE
FESTIVAL BUILT BY THE COMMUNITY.
THE CITY IS COMING
ENTER THE CITY
What We Offer
EXPLORE THE DISTRICTS
Something for every side of the fandom.
From cosplay and gaming to mature fandom spaces and whatever new ideas emerge, the city's districts can offer different experiences for different communities.
DISCOVER CREATORS
Artists, makers, performers and creators.
Meet the people who bring fandom to life and discover the work, products and ideas they're passionate about.
SHOP & SUPPORT
Find something worth taking home.
Explore vendors, artists, collectibles, merchandise, food and more — while supporting the people and businesses that make the community what it is.
EXPERIENCE THE CITY
Activities, activations, events, performances and experiences turn Otaku No Machi into more than a convention floor.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
Whether you're a cosplayer, gamer, collector, artist, creator or simply someone who loves nerd culture, there's a place for you in the city.
HELP SHAPE WHAT COMES NEXT
New districts, experiences and collaborations can emerge every year through the ideas of fans, creators, vendors, sponsors and partners.
What makes Otaku No Machi different?
We believe a great festival shouldn't have to come with a huge price tag.
Otaku No Machi is built around low admission and maximum experience — giving more people the opportunity to be part of the city while leaving more room in their budget to actually experience it. Instead of spending a large portion of their budget just getting through the door, guests can put more toward vendors, food, merchandise, activities, activations, experiences, and the things that make the festival memorable.
We're also vendor and community focused. The people who create, sell, perform, build, organize, and participate aren't just part of the festival — they help shape it.
And the city is designed to keep growing. Our districts can change and expand from year to year based on the community, sponsors, partners, creators, and collaborators who help bring each festival to life. That means there's room for different interests, different audiences, and different parts of the fandom to find their place in the city.
Every year, the city can become something new — with more ways to explore, experience, and be part of it.
GUEST SPEAKERS
John Dicksons
/ CTO, ZYLO
Myriam Pria
/ Head of R&D, ZYLO
Tanmay Bakshi
/ Founder, Autono
Tao Wang
/ VP Product, Fluxa
Rebeca Knocks
/ Software Engineer, ORB
EXPLORE THE CITY'S DISTRICTS
Every year, new streets, districts and experiences can take shape.
EXAMPLES
01_
COSPLAY DISTRICT
Costumes, meetups, photography, contests, creators and a place to celebrate cosplay culture.
02_
GAMER DISTRICT
Gaming, tournaments, retro play, creators and interactive experiences.
03_
ROSHI DISTRICT
A dedicated adult-oriented space for mature fandom, nightlife and experiences.
AND THATS JUST
THE BEGINNING
The city's Districts can grow and evolve each year through new sponsors, partners, collaborators and community ideas.
THE CITY IS
GROWING
New Districts, partners, collaborators and experiences will continue to take shape.
HELP BUILD THE CITY
Otaku no Machi is built by the community, and we're looking for people who want to help bring it to life.
Whether you're a creator, artist, cosplayer, gamer, organizer, volunteer, vendor, partner or simply someone with an idea — there's a place to get involved.
JOIN THE TEAM
Help shape the city from the ground up.
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FAQ
Title 01
Otaku No Machi is an anime, gaming, and nerd culture festival built around the idea of a city created by its community. With one main ideology, low admission maximum experience.
Information about the upcoming festival date will be announced as plans develop. Otaku No Machi will take place in Atlanta, Ga.
The festival will feature different districts, experiences, activities, creators, vendors, community events, and more. Low admission prices so you can fully enjoy as many as you'd like. The lineup will continue to grow as partners and collaborators join the city.
We're looking for creators, cosplayers, gamers, artists, organizers, volunteers, vendors, partners, and community members who want to help build Otaku No Machi.
Join the community discord or subscribe for updates about upcoming events, announcements, and festival news.