Otakon took over the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C., on August 11-13, 2017. Featuring massive concerts, plenty of panels, and more high-quality cosplay than we could keep track of, the convention’s first year in the nations’ capital was truly a sight to behold.

Below, take a look at our second half of photo coverage, with photographs taken by Gemstone Assistant Editor Carrie Wood.