 Otakuthon's programming consists of cosplay events, a masquerade, vendors, an Artists' Area, panels and workshops, game shows, anime video screenings, dances, karaoke and music concerts.New to 2008 were photo booths, a garage sale and a manga library.Otakuthon evolved from the annual "Animethon" anime marathon presented by "Otaku Anime of Concordia University", held at the Henry F. Hall Building on the Sir George Williams campus.