Anime Otapia 2025/26: East Coast's Premier Anime Convention
Join thousands of fans, artists, and exhibitors for a three-day celebration of anime and pop culture.
Event Overview: Anime Otapia
Anime Otapia is a large-scale anime and pop culture convention spanning three days during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. It will host thousands of fans, artists, and exhibitors from across the East Coast, offering a variety of attractions:
Artists' Alley & Vendor Hall
A bustling space for commercial booths and indie artists.
Guest Speakers & Panels
Featuring Japanese and local guests, including Vtubers and idols.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy live music, dynamic cosplay showcases, and engaging community panels.
Exclusive Merchandise
Access to unique merchandise sales and fan goods.
Core Revenue Projections
Anime Otapia 2025/26 anticipates significant revenue from ticketing and booth sales. With an expected attendance of 10,000, three-day passes are a major contributor. Booth fees from both commercial vendors and indie artists also form a substantial part of the income.
The total projected revenue from these core sources is $1,285,000, providing a strong financial foundation for the event.
Guest Appearance Budget
Bringing in diverse talent is key to Anime Otapia's appeal. The budget allocates funds for Japanese guests, local idols, and virtual YouTubers (Vtubers), covering appearance fees, travel, and accommodation to ensure a rich experience for attendees.
Japanese Guests (1)
Estimated Cost: $11,700
  • Appearance fees ($1,400 / Day)
  • Round-trip travel ($3,500 each)
  • Accommodation ($1,200)
Local Idols (5)
Estimated Cost: $5,000
  • Appearance fees ($500 each)
  • Transportation and accommodation
Vtuber Guests (3)
Estimated Cost: $15,000
  • Single virtual performance
  • Remote connection fees
The total estimated guest expenditure is $23,100, ensuring a diverse and engaging lineup for the convention.
Merchandise Sales Plan
Our merchandise strategy focuses on high-profit items like metal pins and lightsticks, which are expected to generate significant revenue. While cards may incur a slight loss, they serve as essential promotional items. The overall plan aims for a substantial net profit from in-house sales.
Comprehensive Profit Analysis
Our financial model explores various scenarios to project net profit, considering core operations, guest expenditures, and merchandise sales. The analysis highlights the impact of guest appearances and merchandise performance on overall profitability, showing strong potential for the event.
1
No Guests + Conservative Merchandise
Net Profit Range: $854,500 - $1,074,500
2
With Guests + No Merchandise
Net Profit Range: $811,900 - $1,031,900
3
With Guests + High Merchandise Sales
Net Profit Range: $868,900 - $1,088,900
4
With Guests + Low Merchandise Sales
Net Profit Range: $831,400 - $1,051,400
Promotion & Logistics
Effective promotion and meticulous logistics are crucial for Anime Otapia's success. We plan to leverage popular social media platforms and cross-promote with other major anime conventions. Operational readiness includes securing a large volunteer team, ample parking, and comprehensive weather preparedness for an indoor-only event. Guest support services, such as interpretation and VIP greenrooms, are also prioritized.
Marketing Channels
TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and cross-promotion with Anime NYC/AX/Local Cons.
Volunteer Support
Approximately 80–100 volunteers needed over three days.
Parking Capacity
Venue must support 1000+ vehicles or have adjacent parking lots.
Weather Preparedness
Indoor-only operations with a weather-proof layout.