Maki Terashima-Furuta Be Guest at Otakon 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 5, 2026) – Maki Terashima-Furuta will be a guest at Otakon 2026, according to Otakorp Inc. She is the president of production for I.G. USA and a veteran entertainment executive with more than 28 years of experience in the global animation industry.

A bridge between the Japanese and North American entertainment markets, she has played a key role in bringing some of Japan's most influential animated works to audiences around the world.

Throughout her career, Terashima-Furuta has worked on acclaimed productions including "Ghost in the Shell," "FLCL," "Blood: The Last Vampire," "Jin-Roh - The Wolf Brigade," "Kill Bill," "IGPX," "B: The Beginning," "Fena: Pirate Princess," "Housing Complex C," "Castlevania," and "Uzumaki."

She has overseen international production, licensing, distribution, and strategic partnerships with leading companies such as Warner Bros. Discovery, Adult Swim, Netflix, Crunchyroll, Sony, and HBO Max. She is currently producing "Yokoso! Scooby-Doo," an upcoming original animated series for Tubi in collaboration with Warner Bros. Animation and OLM.

With almost three decades of experience in production, licensing, and creative development, Terashima- Furuta brings a unique perspective on both the artistic and business sides of animation and remains a respected voice in the global anime community.

ABOUT OTAKON AND OTAKORP, INC.: Now entering its thirty-second year, Otakon is an annual celebration of Japanese and East Asian popular culture, and also one of the largest gatherings of fans in the United States. Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East. Historically, Otakon has drawn over 40,000 people for three days each year (for a paid attendance of over 100,000

turnstile attendees). Otakon is a membership-based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania- based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily

through its media and entertainment. Otakorp, Inc. is directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – we are run by fans, for fans.

For more information about Otakorp, Inc., see https://www.otakorp.org/

For more information and the latest news on Otakon 2026, see https://www.Otakon.com/