My Experience at Otakuthon 2023: A Weekend of Excitement and Disappointment

TLDRI attended Otakuthon 2023 with high hopes of meeting my favorite anime YouTubers, but unfortunately, I was met with exhaustion, long lines, and missed opportunities. Despite the challenges, I managed to get a photo and autograph from Emirichu and Datis, but looking back at the experience, I couldn't help but wonder if it was worth it.

Key insights

⭐️Despite being tired and exhausted, I pushed through to meet Emirichu and Datis.

😖Long lines and a high demand led to disappointment as I was unable to see Emirichu and Datis multiple times.

🎨I made custom art for Emirichu and Datis, which they appreciated and signed for me.

📸I managed to get a photo with Emirichu and Datis, capturing the memory of the event.

👋After bidding farewell to Emirichu and Datis, I reflected on the experience and questioned the toll it took on me.

Q&A

Did you get to meet Emirichu and Datis?

Yes, I managed to get a photo and autograph from them.

Were the lines long at Otakuthon?

Yes, the lines were incredibly long due to the high demand.

Did you have any memorable interactions with other attendees?

Aside from meeting Emirichu and Datis, not particularly. The focus was mainly on the guest appearances.

Was it worth attending Otakuthon despite the challenges?

While I had moments of excitement, the overall experience left me questioning whether it was worth the exhaustion and disappointment.

Would you attend Otakuthon again in the future?

Given the chance, I would consider attending again, but I would be more prepared for the long lines and potential disappointments.

Timestamped Summary

00:00I initially hesitated to attend Otakuthon 2023 due to financial constraints.

00:08The guest list convinced me to take the opportunity and I bought a ticket.

00:17Despite being exhausted from a night shift, I made it to the convention.

00:28Unfortunately, I arrived too late to see Emirichu and Datis.

01:07On the second day, I also missed the chance to see them due to the long lines.

01:25Finally, on the third day, I managed to meet Emirichu and Datis, getting a photo and autograph.

01:35Reflecting on the experience, I questioned the toll it took on me.

01:39In the end, I cherished the memory of meeting Emirichu and Datis.