The NYC Otaku Choir is a community-based vocal ensemble that celebrates anime, video games, and Asian pop culture through the power of choral music. Founded in 2025, the choir brings together singers from across New York City to perform inventive arrangements that bridge AAPI cultural heritage, fandom, and choral tradition.
Led by Artistic Director Johnathan Gibbs, an experienced conductor with a background spanning classical, gospel, R&B, and church music, the Otaku Choir creates inclusive performances where diverse voices come together in harmony. Our mission is to provide a space where fans and musicians alike can connect, share joy, and expand what a choir can be.
By blending beloved cultural touchstones with choral artistry, the NYC Otaku Choir is building a new kind of community that celebrates creativity, inclusivity, and the vibrant intersections of AAPI culture, geek fandom, and the performing arts.
Website: www.otakuchoir.org
Learn More: https://www.OtakuChoir.org