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All attendees must present a valid piece of photo ID to be admitted.
Registration Type | Open* | Price (taxes included) | Payment Method |
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Online | Until October 22rd | $18.00 (includes $5 in coupons!**) |
Online via PayPal (Credit cards & debit) |
In-Person |
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$18.00 (includes $5 in coupons!**) |
Cash only at the Otakuthon Office |
At the door | From 5pm - 11pm on October 25th |
$20.00 (includes $5 in coupons!**) |
Cash only at the event |
Children 12 and under | From 5pm - 11pm on October 25th |
Free admission (Max 3 per adult - no coupons included) |
Must be accompanied by an adult who paid to attend (pre-registration or at the door) and have a piece of photo ID |
Notes:
*Payments may be refused/cancelled if tickets are sold out.
**Coupons can be exchanged for matsuri games and food!
Don't take a chance by registering last minute, reserve your ticket right now!
The Otakuthon office is located on Decarie Boulevard near the Snowdon metro station. Office payments (cash only) can only be made on Saturday October 11th from 11:00am till 6:00pm, Friday October 17th from 3:00pm till 8:00pm and Wednesday October 22rd from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at:
Otakuthon OfficeThe event will be held at the Centre Jean-Claude-Malépart near the Frontenac metro station. Door payments (cash only) can only be made on Saturday, October 25th from 5:00pm to 11:00pm at:
Centre Jean-Claude-MalépartNote: Registration will be open till midnight for weapon check and for lost and found objects.
For any registration questions, feel free to email halloweenreg@otakuthon.com$2.00
Going with the theme of a Japanese matsuri festival, we’ve got traditional matsuri games! Scoop the Goldfish for only $2.00 and see if you can win at this technically challenging game! It takes patience and a steady hand, do you have what it takes?
Note: No actual goldfish are harmed in the making of this game. We'll be using plastic fish, with respect to certain local laws.
Prize: 1x Halloween Chocolate or Candy for each fish scooped
Consolation prize: 1x Halloween Chocolate or Candy
$2.00
If scooping the goldfish is too easy for you, why not try something a little harder with yo-yo balloon fishing also for $2.00 ! Let’s see if you can master the game and be the ultimate winner.
Prize: 1x Japanese Yo-Yo Balloon
Consolation prize: 1x Halloween Chocolate or Candy
$2.00
Wanage is a name used for a rings toss game. It is a traditional matsuri game played at festivals in Japan. The goal is very simple: Just toss the rings into the target to score points!
Prize: 1x bottle of Ramune
Consolation prize: 1x Halloween Chocolate or Candy
$2.00
This is where playing Halo and other first-person shooters comes in handy! Shoot our adorable, fluffy plush friends for $2.00 to see if you can win the prize. Your honour and reputation are at stake, don’t fail now!
Grand prize: 1x Official Otakuthon merchandise!
Prize: 1x Glowstick
Consolation prize: 1x Halloween Chocolate or Candy
$1.00
Come and get your fortune! Will you score excellent luck this year, or is something dark and ominous in your future? Take a chance, and for $1.00 per fortune, you can keep coming back until the otaku deities give you what you want!
Prize: 1x Good Fortune :D + 2x Chocolates or Candies
Consolation prize: 1x Bad Fortune D: + 2x Chocolates or Candies
$4.00
What’s a Halloween party without a Haunted House? Get ready to scream and be creeped out by our scaaaaary displays and maze of doom! At just $4.00 per run, you can go again and again until your little heart can’t take the freakiness anymore! Are you brave enough to try it?
Prize: FunTimes™
Consolation prize: 1x continued life
Calling all otakus! Does shopping get to your head? Buy a souvenir in the image of our mascot! Yurika and her friends are featured in a collection of limited edition items. All profits are used to fund the next Otakuthon! Encourage us, and at the same time, show your appreciation to otaku culture! (^.^)v
Available in black or in white, prints in colors. Annual editions, quantity limited! S, M, L, XL, XXL (extra 2.50$ for XXL)
Water bottle with cap and straw integrated, to match with the Otakuthon sport bag!
Lightstick with the convention's logo - many options and changing colors, batteries included!
Stick them on the stuff you like, so you'll like them even more with Otakuthon's mascots! (Share some with your friends too :P)
Wear proudly your convention's badge with this gadget! The badge holder is retractable and good quality. It is also designed to hang keys and other goodies.
Foldable eco bag turning into a pouch for storage, made from recycled water bottles. Be green while supporting your favorite convention!
Water bottle with double walls, for hot or cold beverages. Why just water? Make some tea with this trend bottle featuring a filter for infusions.
Otakuthon's four mascots put their school uniform on one side and their cosplay on the other. Collect them all!
Quality PVC keychain - colors will not fade! Yurika will follow you everywhere and keep an eye on your keys.
Pull apart the two parts and here is a magnetic photo frame for a 4x6 picture and a magnet with Yurika in the middle!
Pouch for dices, cards, little collector objects, etc. The microfiber fabric is also perfect to clean your portable devices screens too! 3x6 in.
Don't lose the page! With all these colors, pen included and awesome case, you'll make people jealous ^^
For home or as a present, handy for travels. Put it in water…and voilà, a wonderful towel 23x15½in! (Caution: Do not open dry, it will damage the towel!)
Note: Alcohol will not be served and is not permitted on the premises.
Food | Price (taxes included) |
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Soft Drink Can | $1.00 |
Juice | $1.00 |
Bottled Water | $1.00 |
Bubble Tea | $3.50 (plain) $4.00 (with bubbles or jelly litchi) |
Pocky (small, chocolate or strawberry) | $1.50 |
Pocky (large, various flavours) | Variable price |
Chocolate and hazelnut Taiyaki | $3.00 |
Red bean Taiyaki | $3.00 |
Kawaii chibi Cupcake | $1.50 |
Choco-banana | $3.00 |
Choco-marshmallow | $2.00 |
Ramen with seasonings | $3.50 |
Mini Onigiri (Furikake seasoned) | $2.00 |
Popcorn | $1.00 |
Ghost Double Dip Oreo | $1.00 |
That's right, you saw it here! We will be offering bubble tea and other surprises that will be revealed at the party! Limited edition mystery snacks, matsuri ambiance guaranteed!
The Otakuthon Halloween party will be offering a free karaoke block over the span of the night. A fully equipped mini-stage is available for participants who want to have fun and take on the challenge of singing in public in front of your fellow otaku! A catalog of Japanese songs is available on site. From J-Pop to anime theme songs, we have a wide variety of songs to choose from.
Are you guys ready to get down and funky? How about busting a move? We’ve got a rocking Anime DJ Dance that’s going to tear up the dance floor during the party! Dive into the musical universe of your favorite anime, J-POP, J-Dance, J-Core and other popular dance music. So get loose, get fun, and get ready to dance the roof off of the place!
DJ 401 is a Montreal DJ whose passion for J-Music was set ablaze by convention dance floors and Japanese DJs and producers. His style revolves around EDM music and he never tires of going off road with different and new beats.
This is an otaku party, right? Then of course it will require a bunch of game controllers! :)
Several video game consoles will be at your disposal, free of charge! A team of volunteers will help you discover or re-discover games in good company! Come and challenge monsters on screen or even ones sitting next to you in cosplay!
For all of you eager cosplayers out there, we’ve got a great event going on called Cosplay King and Queen! Party attendees who wish to participate in this event are required to register during the party as there will be a judging process in place. All participants will be asked to be present at the designated room in order for the judging to happen. Grand prizes will be awarded to the ones crowned King and Queen of the party! Smaller prizes will also be awarded even if you don't win!
Calling all cosplayers looking to form a battle party and take down their enemies in classic Japanese RPG style! Powered by our own game engine, there is no pen and paper to track your HP. All battles will be fought out in real-time to truly capture the feeling of being in an RPG.
A nice place to relax after a few hours of partying hard, the screening room will be open and presenting a variety of horror themed anime for your viewing enjoyment.
It's cold outside, but you'll want to quickly remove your coat once you're inside! Need a place to leave your coat during the party? Lockers will be available for use at no extra cost... that is, if you bring your own lock! Forgot to bring a lock? You can also rent locks at the following rates:
Small lock: $2.00 deposit, $1.00 rental
Large lock: $4.00 deposit, $2.00 rental
Spaces are limited, so they will be distributed on a first come, first served basis!
Note: The Otakuthon Halloween Party and Centre Jean-Claude-Malépart will not be responsible for lost, stolen, missing, or damaged items. Please do not store fragile or valuable items!
Events | Time |
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Registration | 5:00pm - 11:00pm |
Activities | 6:00pm - Midnight |
Matsuri Games | 6:00pm - Midnight |
Matsuri Snacks | 6:00pm - Midnight |
Cosplay King & Queen Contest | 9:00PM |
The Centre Jean-Claude Malépart is a modern multipurpose facility that serves as the cultural, recreational and athletic center for the residents of the Sainte-Marie district. Located in a residential neighborhood, the Centre Jean-Claude Malépart is easily accessible via public transport, having several bus routes with stops near the center and the Frontenac metro being only a few steps away.
Website: http://cjcm.ca/
Metro station:
Frontenac (~5 minute walk)
Regular buses:
85 Hochelaga
94 D'Iberville
125 Ontario
185 Sherbrooke
Night buses:
350 Verdun/Lasalle
353 Lacordaire/Maurice-Duplessis
355 Pie-IX
356 Lachine/Mtl-Trudeau/Des Sources
357 Saint-Michel
358 Sainte-Catherine
360 Avenue Des Pins
362 Hochelaga/Notre-Dame
364 Sherbrooke/Joseph-Renaud
For those of you who are taking the metro, please remember that the Blue Line closes at 00h30 and the Green Line closes at 01h00 so make sure you set out your travel plans accordingly!
The Centre Jean-Claude-Malépart does not offer parking spaces. The streets around the CJCM are limited in parking spots, so please consider opting for public transporation or carpooling!
If it's illegal outside the event, it's illegal inside the event.
For the safety of all party attendees, the following policy towards such items will be strictly enforced. Costumers are expected to read and comply to it completely. Failure to do so will result in warnings and potentially loss of event membership.
The decision of the Weapons Master and Otakuthon Party organizers are final and will be strictly enforced to ensure a safe environment for all event attendees.
We receive many questions regard specific types of weapons. This section will hopefully clarify some of those questions**:
Guns:
Metal:
Wood:
Plastic:
**NOTE: Even if a weapon meets the criteria of this section, it may still be rejected if it does not respect the weapons policy. Please contact halloweenreg@otakuthon.com if you have any questions or doubts about your weapon.
If you have any questions, please contact halloweenreg@otakuthon.com. We reserve the right to reclassify any weapons regardless of any information given prior to the event.
Otakuthon reserves the right to confiscate any weapons for the duration of the event or to escort you outside the event area and forbid you to return with the weapon. Aggravated or repeated failure to obey the above policy may result in expulsion from the event without refund.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact halloween@otakuthon.com. We’ll reply as soon as possible.
The Otakuthon Halloween Party website was created by Victor Yap and designed by Istvan Pusztai; maintenance support by Christopher Nguyen and design updates by Elida Arrizza.