The Casa de la Juventud in Pamplona is set to host Otaku Day this Saturday, an event celebrating Japanese culture, manga, anime, and video games. This year’s edition promises a variety of engaging activities aimed at fans of all ages and experience levels, including contests, workshops, and exhibitions.
All activities are free of charge and will run from 17:15 to 20:30. The event will kick off with an open-access video game area, available throughout the afternoon, featuring various consoles and a selection of popular titles for attendees to enjoy.
At 17:15, a pixel art workshop will commence, allowing participants to create their own designs inspired by classic video games, exploring the creative potential of this artistic technique that utilises small blocks of colour.
Simultaneously, an exhibition of League of Legends cards will take place at 17:30, providing insights into the game’s dynamics and offering opportunities for participants to share gameplay experiences. Also starting at 17:30 is a tournament for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, a fighting game that features iconic characters from various franchises, where skill, reflexes, and strategy are crucial.
At 19:15, attendees can participate in a Pokémon trivia contest, answering questions related to the games, animated series, characters, regions, and fun facts. Following this, at 19:30, there will be a paper airplane launching contest, where participants will aim to achieve the longest flight with their handmade creations.
The evening will conclude with a cosplay competition at 20:00, where participants will showcase their best interpretations of characters from manga, anime, video games, film, or television through costume, makeup, and performance. The event will wrap up at 20:30 with the awards ceremony for the various contests and tournaments.
Otaku Day schedule
- 17:15 - 20:30: Open-access video game area
- 17:15 - 19:00: Pixel art workshop
- 17:30 - 19:00: League of Legends card exhibition
- 17:30 - 20:30: Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament
- 19:15: Pokémon trivia contest
- 19:30: Paper airplane launching contest
- 20:00: Cosplay competition
- 20:30: Awards ceremony
