OTAKON 2022 | 4K COSPLAY HIGHLIGHTS | WASHINGTON, D.C. ANIME CON

[@VentureOnMedia]

What did you think about Otakon?? 😎

[@Chris-ih4hj]

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[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

For what I wanted to do I loved it! It was my 12th year (overall including my attendance in Baltimore prior to it moving to DC, i.e. 2009-2016 in Baltimore and now 2017-2022 (sans 2020 ofc) in DC. People always complain that it's boring/there's nothing to do... yeah okay... Nothing you FIND to do. You just gotta look around on the schedule and there's almost a guarantee that there's something you'll enjoy attending and doing. There's a reason why I've been coming back for my 12th consecutive year!

[@Chris-ih4hj]

@@ShiggitayMediaProductions still prefer going to dc

[@StormBreaker_3000]

Is Otakon really a big con? I’ve never been there so I really wouldn’t know sorry

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

@@StormBreaker_3000 Yes yes it is... It's nowhere near as huge as the likes of Anime Expo or DragonCon, but it's pretty big. It was once (and I think now again) the largest anime convention on the East Coast. I think a close second would be Anime Boston. They've both been similar in size for many years.

[@elizabethhays4435]

My favorite part of Otakon was seeing all of the amazing cosplayers and you did such a great job capturing them as well as the atmosphere of Otakon #ventureon

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks so much Liz!!! And for watching till the end 😎

[@clubjimaydesigns]

Nice work dude! I love your extensive coverage of not only the cosplays, but the convention and social aspects of Otakon! Keep up the good work!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks so much man! I really try to show off as much as the con has to offer!

[@clubjimaydesigns]

@@VentureOnMedia Also, it was cool running into you! Again keep up the good work!

[@the_hero_of_sass]

OMG I WAS THE TENGEN AT 7:48 LMAO THANK U SM FOR FILMING US

[@VentureOnMedia]

You guys were awesome!! haha

[@KingFamilyAdventure]

Dude!! You did such a good job with this video- It really captures the whole feeling of Otakon, from the dealers/gaming/artist alley to cosplayers and just the venue in general!! Great job and awesome video!! And thanks so much for filing us to be in it and being patient as we got the perfect shot 💕 you were seriously such a fun person to film with and had such a great energy!! Keep up the amazing work, I cant wait to watch more of your videos in the future!!! #ventureon !

[@VentureOnMedia]

YOU BOTH WERE SO MUCH FUN!!!! I am really happy you guys found me at the con, it really made my whole weekend! Thank you so much for supporting! 🥹

[@sobekmania]

Me and my friends went to this year’s Otakon and we had a great time! We dressed as characters from Demon Slayer and actually saw some of the earlier cosplays that were shown.

[@VentureOnMedia]

Glad you had a great time!

[@ayaya-]

otakon 2022 was my first I cant wait for the next one

[@VentureOnMedia]

I can’t wait either!

[@AD_1111]

Wow nice pacing and cosplay variety! Loved the little sound effects also

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you so much!! 😄 Means a lot! 🖤

[@tinyotaku2095]

This will be my first time going to Otakon this year. Your video just makes me even more excited!!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Hope you have fun this year! I can’t wait to go back 😎

[@Dark-uj2jq]

that chainsaw man cosplay is SO SO GOOD OMG

[@VentureOnMedia]

It was sick!!!

[@GrayOranges]

It turned out amazing! You did such a great job with filming each shot and showing the changing from each day to the nighttime lobby con! ♥️🔥

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you Irini!! 😄😄 It was awesome seeing you again!

[@JustinPinedaMedia]

You totally killed it at Otakon. Another great mix of coverage, cosplay, and fun! Otakon, just hire this man already! #VentureOn

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks Justin!! Quit being so kind lol

[@Shayllax3]

LOVED IT! Thanks for featuring us! See you next year! 🤭❤️ -love vegeta/bulma

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks for letting me film you guys!! 😊

[@famicommike9014]

This is my first time at Otakon since 2016 when they left Baltimore! Despite a lot of flaws this year I had fun! I go because I love the energy from people and Otakon is one of the original anime cons that has the early 90s anime feel when it was still small!

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

I concur! It does have an old school feel even today (at least for me) and it's run really well most of the time. This year we got a million ppl likely due to the kpop concert, but otherwise in my now 12 years attending, it's never been this crazy, well besides 2013 in Baltimore when Yoko Kano was there, but yeah.

[@famicommike9014]

@@ShiggitayMediaProductions I'm sure they really are going go look at the pros and cons this year and take note of the pros and cons. I never did fill out the feedback section in previous years but I had a lot to say because I know they can do better! And I know they will in 2023!

[@rosevalentine1274]

Your videography is amazing, I’ve been binging them! Everyone did amazing on their cosplays! #VentureOn

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you so much!! Which one is your favorite? 😄

[@rosevalentine1274]

@@VentureOnMedia There is no way I can choose a favorite video- all of them are so good. I’m actually going to my first anime con next month! Super hyped. I hope you have fun on your next one!

[@JeraudDante]

#ventureon it was sick seeing you again, love the videos! best part of ota is the food ngl! good luck with the next con!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks so much for the support!! 😄 The food was great there!!! haha

[@jfmario94]

Thank you for filming my Ike cosplay @3:27 !

[@VentureOnMedia]

Of course!! It was a great cosplay dude! 🙌🏻

[@WaabaBoi]

I was Crash Bandacoot right after you I loved you cosplay and had a super fun time recording for the video Waaa! Cant wait to do it again!

[@VentureOnMedia]

@@WaabaBoi loved the Crash cosplay dude! Thanks for letting me film you! 🙌🏻

[@Kirakreates]

Great video man! Otakon was insane this year! This video is honestly super inspirational for my future con vlogs, it was so well produced with so many amazing cosplays! Great Job!

[@VentureOnMedia]

I appreciate the kind words!! I am happy to be of inspiration for you haha I just enjoy creating videos and really try to give people the best experience while watching them! 😄

[@RolloDescendant]

It's so cool to see people I actually passed around the convention in this video. Your cinematography is fantastic.

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you so much! Your cosplay idea was fantastic!!! Thank you for the prize too 😆

[@trinityangel666]

Great job with filming. I work in dc so I like to walk past the convention center and look at the cosplayers on my break. I haven’t been otakon in years since I watch very like anime anymore but I still enjoy the fandom and it brings back memories.

[@VentureOnMedia]

I appreciate you checking out the video!! This con was a ton of fun! Only wished it wasn’t so humid 😂

[@billcollison4393]

Thank you for having our forging demo in your video !!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Absolutely!! It was one of the coolest things I’ve seen at a con before!

[@billcollison4393]

@@VentureOnMedia we were hoping to be the first to do it !! And plan on doing it next year as well.

[@moonlitraven1441]

My friends and I were at this con, with it also being my second con ever. It was an absolute blast, and I loved seeing the people coming out, dressing up, and having an amazing time! Can't wait for next year!!!

[@VentureOnMedia]

I am pumped for next year’s!!

[@Nijiwav]

I'm the Gon at 5:20! Thank you so much for filming our group, this turned out amazing 🥺💖💖

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks so much for watching the video! You all looked so great!! 😄

[@LVRBOYBBY]

Hell yeah Patrick! I’m glad you had fun and got such a killer video! Felt like I was there!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks Sean 🖤🖤🖤

[@TreQuan]

3:13 That was me and my friends Busking! Thanks for having us in your video. 💜💜

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks for watching the video!! 😄

[@AlexandraStubbs]

Otakon 2022 was so epic! Aww this video is the best, yess!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks so much! 😄

[@AlexandraStubbs]

@@VentureOnMedia You’re so welcome, just like you. It was also my first time being at Otakon too.

[@patriciak3716]

Loved it. Went with DBZ crew as Lord Beerus 😈

[@koreanature]

Wow... !!! My best friend, It's always great. I wish you every day of your development. Have a happy day!

[@Ava-nk7or]

AAAAA IM THE MAKIO AT 7:46 TY FOR MAKING US LOOK SO AWESOME

[@VentureOnMedia]

Aweee you guys were awesome! Thanks for letting me film you! 😄

[@ItsJanaCosplay]

Amazing! Well done, Patrick!! 😍

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks so much Jana!!! ☺️

[@chaoshoy8865]

my favorite part of otakon is all of it

[@VentureOnMedia]

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[@taneng2990]

I went to Otakon 2022 too and only saw about half of the cosplayers on this video but never the less it was an awesome experience all around.

[@VentureOnMedia]

I’m glad you had an awesome experience!!

[@jennifercomer4096]

#ventureon love it. Great work. So glad this year with the highest attendance was your first Otakon. Join us next year for sure!!!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you so much for watching till the end!!! I’ll be back next year for sure 😄

[@ShanobyKin]

Thx for great DnB track!

[@VentureOnMedia]

DnB is highly underrated!! 😎

[@ShanobyKin]

@@VentureOnMedia sadly true.

[@BluDrgn426]

Excellent vid!!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you for watching!! 😄

[@cosplaytimecapsule]

awesome awesome effects! You going to any other cons this year?

[@VentureOnMedia]

I’ll be at NY Comic Con & Anime NYC!

[@biredgemini]

Nice shots

[@imisshimttv]

so well made!!!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@247cosplayer5]

^ ^ it was a ton of fun & I'm glad I got to visit Otakon as Skull Kid

[@VentureOnMedia]

Skull Kid is the best!!!

[@Otaku-nj8qt]

i was at otakon it was so fun! i was dressed as mitsuri in a maid costume

[@VentureOnMedia]

Glad you had a fun time!! I bet it looked awesome too! 😄

[@brandenjenkins9479]

I was there and I’m actually friends with Kratos (1:45), he’s apart of my cosplay group😂

[@VentureOnMedia]

That’s awesome! haha

[@RaDuhKewl]

This was incredible! It was my first Otakon I loved it! I have to ask? What camera did you use? And did you use a ronin? I have to up my quality after seeing this!

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thanks so much!! I film with the Canon R6/ 24-70mm f2.8 II lens on the DJI RSC2. Hope that helps! 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@externaldisplay29372]

Brother Nier cosplay had my jaw DROP, best cosplay all year. 10/10, I want to be friends with them 😭

[@VentureOnMedia]

They were all awesome!!

[@lolaj9701]

THOSERE MY BROS AT 7:48 LETS GOOOOO

[@milkupawz]

This is so cool, especially all the HxH cosplayers 😭

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you!! 😄

[@MapleSenju]

The Great Saiyaman and Saiyawomen 😎

[@VentureOnMedia]

The poses were to a T! 😄

[@josemariafernandezvillarro6993]

4:37 GILGAMESH???? Yesss!! Gilgamesh!!

[@sublimeDom777]

#VentureOn Wish I could've gone this year. Apparently there was a Ryoko Hakubi from Tenchi Muyo. I would've died from shock if I had seen them. Maybe next year I'll get to go.

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you for watching the video!! Definitely go next year! haha

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

#VentureOn. My favorite part of Otakon was being able to play the true version Hatsune Miku Project Diva ARCADE Future Tone in the video gaming hall/game room. I have its ports on PS4 and Nintendo Switch, but it's always fun playing the real version on actual arcade hardware. I have an arcade controller replica called the DVALLER at home, but that's besides the point. I sadly didn't make it into the Dealer's Room/Hall cuz of the damn crowds, but I love being at Otakon because it was my 2nd ever con back in 2009, and it means a lot to me! Oh and I loved being recognized and photo'd as my Miroku the monk from the anime InuYasha! Thanks for this video! I subbed and rang that bell!

[@VentureOnMedia]

I’ve never played that before but sounds like fun!! Yes you’re right though, the lines to get in were pretty crazy at times! Glad to hear you had a great experience though! 🙌🏻

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

@@VentureOnMedia Project Diva is a ryhthm game akin to DDR where you line up moving objects on screen to the beat/rhythm of a song. The main difference of course is you use your hands vs your feet when you play DDR lol.

[@ManeliMitI]

1:56 lmaoo

[@elderroll4017]

the re8 mommy in the beginning is alone, away from the others because she realized she's op. lol

[@ninjump9]

4:30 maybe the other 3 are just short but white face verre looks like 6'2" here lol

[@VentureOnMedia]

Definitely just tall! lol

[@edwardmarshalljr3833]

I’m wondering if you are attending otakon 2023 and matsuricon 2023 if you are look out for sesshomaru that’s gonna be me #ventureon

[@usingtubes]

cmon man how hard is it to give cosplayers credit

[@Scott_Inksmith]

Dad bod cratos ftw

[@raymondyu2739]

Me and friends are at the end, i think i talked to you but i dont remmber 😅😅

[@VentureOnMedia]

Haha probably! That night is a blur at this point 😂

[@raymondyu2739]

@@VentureOnMedia thats what im saying lol but it was a blast!

[@spvb21]

#VENTUREON

[@VentureOnMedia]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 I appreciate you watching!!!

[@Chris-ih4hj]

IM KINDA SAD I DIDNT GET TO BE IN THE VIDEO

[@VentureOnMedia]

Always next year!

[@Otaku-nj8qt]

#ventureon

[@curtislevere7282]

The autograph lines sucked, the crowds were immense, and the guests were sparse. Dealer's room was sparse too. Regardless it was a fun time. Next time I won't go to the autograph lines 😅

[@VentureOnMedia]

Autograph lines can be challenging sometimes!

[@WaabaBoi]

I was the Crash Bandicoot at 3:32 had a blast with everyone and if you want to see more or hang out with me check out my channel WAAA!

[@lil_asian-op7lq]

#ventureon

[@VentureOnMedia]

Thank you for watching!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻