Otakon returned to the Baltimore Convention Center for its final year in Charm City from August 12-14, 2016, packing the place with 29,000 attendees. Anime and manga fans of all ages roamed the halls throughout the weekend, with many bringing their cosplay A-Game.

Check out our first round of all the sights from Otakon below, with photos from Gemstone Assistant Editor Carrie Wood.