Japanese artists · IP partnerships · Live in the U.S.

We connect Japanese artists, creators and IP with North American audiences—then bring those collaborations to life through concerts, conventions and fan experiences.

Otapia Live performers with the audience after a live program — Community portrait / 2026

Black-and-white view of a singer performing on the Otapia stage — Stage study / 01

OTAPIALVE

Name: Anime Otapia 2026
Start: 2026-01-16
End: 2026-01-18
Location: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

Culture finds its stage.

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01About Otapia Live私たちについて

Cultural agency · Live production

We connect Japanese culture with audiences in America.

Otapia Live is a U.S.-based cultural agency and event production company connecting Japanese artists, voice actors, creators and IP partners with audiences across North America.

We support talent booking, guest appearances, IP and brand collaborations, and the practical work of bringing cross-border cultural programs to the United States.

From artist and partner coordination to live concerts, anime conventions and fan programs, we carry each project from first introduction to final stage cue.

Based inWashington, D.C.Working across the DMV and beyond

Artist & IP Relationsアーティスト・IP連携

Artist booking, guest coordination and IP partnerships that help Japanese talent and cultural properties reach U.S. audiences.

North American Market Entry北米展開

Cross-border planning, local coordination and partner development for cultural projects entering the North American market.

Live & Conventionsライブ・コンベンション

End-to-end production for concerts, anisong programs, anime conventions and community events.

Brand & Communityブランド・コミュニティ

Partnerships designed for anime, creator and cosplay communities—not adapted from a generic campaign.

02Events Directory開催一覧

Browse every edition

Upcoming & past.

Each Otapia Live edition will be added here as the archive grows. Browse current announcements or open a completed event for its full program, guests and visual record.

UpcomingNext Otapia LiveDate & venue to be announcedView preview ↘Past / 01Anime Otapia 2026Jan. 16–18 · MarylandOpen full archive ↘

03Past Events / Archive活動記録

The 2026 issue

Anime Otapia 2026

DateJanuary 16–18, 2026

VenueBethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

RegionMaryland · United States

A complete monochrome crowd photograph from Anime Otapia 2026 — Live stage archive / 2026

A three-day gathering

Guests, sound,creators—and acommunityfully present.

Anime Otapia 2026 brought together international guests, anisong performances, Vocaloid culture, creators, cosplay and fans for a weekend built around discovery and shared enthusiasm.

“The miracle of encounter begins here.”

Guitarist performing beside an engaged Anime Otapia audience

Live contact sheetsSlide the full reel. Release to snap.

Selected card01 / 09

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01 Stage programs

AA and VP are scheduled live-program posters, shown separately from the invited guests.

Voca Night program poster for January 16 at 7:00 p.m., featuring Vocaloid producers — Concert programVoca NightJanuary 16 · 7:00 p.m.

Anisong Live program poster for January 17 at 7:00 p.m., featuring anime-song performers — Concert programAnisong LiveJanuary 17 · 7:00 p.m.

02 Invited guests

Three Japanese voice actors—seiyuu guests—presented at their original poster proportions.

Anime Otapia 2026 guest announcement for Saki Fujita — 01Saki FujitaVoice Actor / Seiyuu Guest

Anime Otapia 2026 guest announcement for Asami Shimoda — 02Asami ShimodaVoice Actor / Seiyuu Guest

Anime Otapia 2026 guest announcement for Rin Tateishi — 03Rin TateishiVoice Actor / Seiyuu Guest

03 Guest sessions

Voice actors and guest singers met fans through autograph and post-show photo sessions.

Autographs · Photo sessions

The meeting continues after the stage.

Anime Otapia's guest programming gave audiences time to meet invited voice actors and guest singers—not only watch them from across the room.

Voice actor autograph sessions

Saki Fujita · Asami Shimoda · Rin Tateishi

サイン会

Singer autograph & photo sessions

Multiple guest singers · Post-show guest experiences

記念撮影

A performance becomes a memory when guests and audiences share a moment beyond the stage.

animeotapiaFeatured record · May'n

View May'n's featured session on Instagram ↗

04 Special artists

Guest profile + selected works, bound as a two-page exhibition folio.

Special artist announcement for Terada Tera

Selected artworks by KIEED displayed at Anime Otapia 2026

01寺田てら / TERADA TERAGuest profile + selected works

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05 Official goods

Merchandise produced for and offered at Anime Otapia 2026 in Maryland.

Anime Otapia 2026 · Live exclusive

Take the live memory home.

The official collection brought Otapia's original character and event graphics into badges, acrylic pieces, prints and other on-site items.

Official merchandise board / 2026

Official Anime Otapia 2026 merchandise collection

Otapia original blue-haired musical mascot

OTAPIA ORIGINAL CHARACTER · 2026

Our visual voice

Every culture needs a character.

Otapia's original mascot connects the stage, our visual language and the community around them. More than an event icon, she is an original cultural asset we continue to develop with every new chapter.

# 誰よりも輝いていた。

Animated pixel version of the Otapia mascot

04Upcoming次号予告

NextIssueIn development

The next chapter

Something worth gathering for is on its way.

The next edition of Otapia Live is now in development. Dates, venue, guests and partnership programs will be announced as they are confirmed. For brand collaborations, guest programming or creative partnerships, get in touch with us now.

Partner with us View contact details

Otapia mascot in a sparkling music-themed editorial frame — Original character / Summer issue

05Partners & Collaborators協力・連携

Collaboration record

Built together.
Experienced live.

Selected brands, publishers, studios and cultural properties we have worked alongside across live events, guest programming, games, exhibitions and fan experiences.

Good Smile Moment · 505 Games · SHUEISHA GAMES · MOONDROP · ALIEN STAGE · Leenzee Games · 2P Games · FHome Entertainment · GHOSTBLADE · Escape from Duckov · napnap

OTAPIA
LIVECulture in motion