A Montreal convention last weekend drew thousands of lovers of Japanese animation and comics, many of them dressed in the style of their favourite characters. Otakuthon, as it’s called, drew 13,500 people from Canada and the United States. That was an increase in attendance of 22.7 per cent over last year.
Originally begun as a party for student enthusiasts at Concordia University in 2006, the annual event was so popular it was moved from the downtown campus to the city’s big convention centre in 2008.
Events include music contests, panels and workshops on art and Japanese culture and there is lots of artwork and merchandise for sale.
Otakuthon is Canada’s second largest anime convention. The largest is held in Toronto.
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