Day 1 Anime Screenings at Otakon 2024: Unmissable Highlights

This year, the event takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, to gather and celebrate Asian pop culture. Fans want to see voice artists like Koki Uchiyama, but he won’t be attending this time. However, the excitement continues with an impressive lineup of anime screenings. Make sure to complete your Otakon 2024 pre-registration to avoid the last-minute rush. Here’s a detailed schedule for Day 1.

Morning Screenings at Otakon: Where is Otakon Truly Shining?

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

• Bocchi the Rock! Ep1-4 [S] (Video 1): Because who doesn’t love an anxious guitarist?
• Dear Brother, Ep1-4 [S][T] (Video 3): Old-school drama with a side of shoulder pads.
• Otaku no Video [S][T] (Video 2): A self-aware masterpiece for the uber-geek in all of us.

10:45 AM – 12:25 PM

• Monster Rancher, Ep1-4 [D] (Video 3): Nostalgia, now in convenient anime form.
• Punch Line, Ep1-4 [S][T] (Video 2): Where underwear can literally save the world.
• Trigun, Ep1-4 [T][D] (Video 1): Uber rich man seeks peace, love, and donuts

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Midday Highlights: Navigate with Otakon Artist Alley Map

12:15 PM – 1:45 PM

• Aim for the Ace!: The Movie [S][T] (Video 3): Serving up some high-stakes tennis action.

12:25 PM – 2:00 PM

• The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again, Ep1-4 [S] (Video 2): Relatable content for felines and humans alike.

12:30 PM – 2:10 PM

• Tetsujin 28-gou FX, Ep1-4 [S] (Video 1): Giant robots never go out of style.

1:50 PM – 3:05 PM

• Sorcerous Stabber Orphen, Ep1-3 [S][T] (Video 3): Magic and mayhem, hold the isekai.

2:05 PM – 3:45 PM

• The Case Study of Vanitas, Ep1-4 [D] (Video 2): Vampires are the new black in 19th century Paris.

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Afternoon Screenings: Featuring Top Otakon Guests Screenings

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

• Project A-Ko 4: Final [T][S] (Video 1): Because three just wasn’t enough.

3:10 PM – 4:50 PM

• Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal, Ep1-4 [S] (Video 3): Moon prism power, make up! (Again!)

3:15 PM – 4:55 PM

• Serial Experiments Lain, Ep1-4 [T][D] (Video 1): Let’s all love Lain… and question reality.

3:45 PM – 5:25 PM

• Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Ep1-4 [D][T] (Video 2): New school meets old school mecha.

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Evening Extravaganza: Otakon Badge Activate in Full Swing

4:55 PM – 6:40 PM

• Gakuen Heaven, Ep1-4 [S] (Video 1): Boys’ love for your viewing pleasure.

4:55 PM – 6:30 PM

• My Dress-Up Darling, Ep 1-4 [D][T] (Video 3): Cosplay meets cute in this rom-com sensation.

5:25 PM – 7:00 PM

• Tenchi Universe, Ep1-4 [D][T] (Video 2): The OG harem anime that started it all.

6:35 PM – 7:00 PM

• Obey Me!, Ep 1-4 [S] (Video 3): Demon brothers? More like dreamy brothers, amirite?

6:45 PM – 8:35 PM

• SAND LAND [S] (Video 1): Toriyama trades Dragon Balls for desert dunes.

7:00 PM – 8:35 PM

• Lupin III: Sweet Lost Night [S][T] (Video 3): Everyone’s favorite gentleman thief is back at it again.

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Late Night Screenings: Adhering to Otakon Bad Policy

8:40 PM – 10:20 PM

• Strawberry Panic, Ep1-4 [S] (Video 1): Yuri so sweet it’ll give you cavities

8:50 PM – 10:25 PM

• Akudama Drive, Ep1-4 [D][18+] (Video 3): Cyberpunk chaos cranked up to 11.

9:15 PM – 10:50 PM

• Interspecies Reviewers, Ep1-4 [S][18+] (Panel 4): Let’s get weird… really weird!

10:20 PM – 12:00 AM

• Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl, Ep1-4 [S] (Video 1): ESPer drama with a side of NEET.

10:30 PM – 12:20 AM

• No Game No Life, Ep1-4 [S][18+] (Video 3): Where every day is game day.

10:55 PM – 11:30 PM

• Oh My Sex Goddess, Ep 1 [D][18+] (Panel 4): Exactly what it says on the tin.

11:35 PM – 12:35 AM

• The Titan’s Bride [D][18+] (Panel 4): Size difference romance taken to new heights.

12:00 AM – 1:45 AM

• Call of the Night, Ep1-4 [T][S] (Video 1): For those who like their romance with a vampiric bite.

12:20 AM – 1:50 AM

• Belladonna of Sadness [S][18+] (Video 3): Arthouse anime that’s not for the faint of heart.

12:40 AM – 1:40 AM

• Bible Black, Ep 1-2 [D][18+] (Panel 4): The classic that puts the “adult” in adult animation.

Wrap-Up Otakon 2024 Day 1: Registration and Policies

Don’t miss the thrilling lineup at Otakon 2024. Ensure your Otakon 2024 registration is complete and familiarize yourself with the Otakon bad policy for a smooth experience. Use the Otakon Artist Alley map to navigate and make the most of your time at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Enjoy the first day and stay tuned for more exciting events over the weekend!

Source: Otakon 2024