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| Pokéthon | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Anime |
| Venue | Palais des congrès de Montréal |
| Location(s) | Montreal, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Inaugurated | 2014 |
| Organized by | Valerie Ciastek, Sarah Luger |
| Website | Otakuthon.com/Pokéthon |
Pokéthon was a Pokémon-themed sub-event that took place during Otakuthon, the largest anime convention in Quebec, in 2014. It was the first series of Pokémon-themed fan-run events in Canada, and took place over the course of the convention. "Pokéthon" is a portmanteau of "Pokémon" and "marathon."
Programming[edit]
Pokéthon included a series of events run by a number of Otakuthon departments and other organizations. This included:
- Panels: Pokéthon included a series of six panels on a variety of subjects, including the Pokémon video games, animé, and culture.
- The Montreal Pokémon League: A fan-run group who offer prizes for being defeated in Pokémon battles. This was the League's first-ever event, created with the help of Pokéthon organizers, aiding in their eventual success.
- Video Game Tournament: A single-elimination tournament played on Pokémon X and Y.
- Cosplay Photo Shoot: All attendees dressed in Pokémon cosplay were invited to a large outdoor photo shoot.
- Trivia Contest: A knowledge-testing challenge hosted by the Otakuthon Contest department.
- Trading Card Game Tournament: A Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament hosted by Game Keeper.