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ADMISSIONS DESK HOURS: Friday May 10: 8:00 – 19:00 | Saturday May 11: 8:00 – 19:00 | Sunday May 12: 8:00 – 17:00 * Otafest will only sell tickets at the door if tickets have not sold out online.
EXHIBITOR HALL HOURS: Friday May 10: 10:00 – 19:00 | Saturday May 11: 10:00 – 19:00 | Sunday May 12: 10:00 – 17:00
EVENT RATING GUIDE:
AP: All Ages - This programming is suitable for all ages.
14P: 14+ - This programming is suitable for persons 14 years and older. May include coarse language, violence, nudity and/or content not recommended for a younger audience. Parent/guardian guidance recommended.
MP: Mature - This programming is suitable for patrons 18 years and older. May include coarse language, explicit violence, sexual content, and/or mature subject matter. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or appointed guardian. Photo ID must be shown at the door to the room.
18+: This programming is suitable for adults only. May include explicit language, frequent sexual activity, graphic violence, intense horror, and/or other disturbing content. No minors will be admitted.Photo ID must be shown at the door to the room.
Best anime of all time? The best waifus or husbands? In this panel we'll be debating these unanswered questions with our contestants and among the hosts and YOU will be the one to decide the outcome!
The Gundam franchise has always come up with some odd names. Can you spell them correctly? Come and join us in being the best speller of the Universal Century! Note: You must have a smart device and have access to cellular data if you would like to participate.
Think you know your Gundams? Come test your knowledge and take the crown as the King of the Colony. Compete one on one on various questions about the Gundam universe. (Limited spots; first come first serve.)
Anime Trivia where you'll be competing against all the other competitors of the panel in a free for all trivia battle. Show off your Otaku knowledge and win some prizes while you're at it UwU.
Do you think you know anime more than your fellow weebs? Then welcome to our panel where we'll be describing YOUR favourite anime in the absolute worst ways possible. WE ALSO HAVE PRIZES FOR THE WINNER
WELCOME TO THE HAZBIN HOTEL! Join Angel Dust and friends for an interactive panel version of Snatch Game from RuPaul's Drag Race! Lots of Improv fun, and prizes to be won! Viewer Discretion Is Advised
It's time to put your ears and your memory to work with Name that Tune! Test your anime theme song knowledge and get rewarded. Subbed, dubbed, we've got all your nostalgia favourites!
Think you can beat all the trials from the show Squid Game? Well, prove it. Here's your chance to win that tasty, tasty grand prize, but you'll have to defeat all the other players first. Good luck.
The annual trivia contest returns for a 10th year! Do you want to test your knowledge for fun and prizes and prove how much you really know about anime and manga? Get chosen from the audience and compete for the right to be called the ultimate Anime Jeopardy champion!
The Fake Artist returns! Players are collectively drawing a picture, but one doesn't know what they are supposed to draw. Will they be caught? Come give it a try, new artists selected every round.
Come enjoy the Windblume Festival in Mondstadt with a selection of characters from all over Teyvat! Play exciting arcade games and earn prizes to take home.
Do you think you have what it takes to be the very best? At Pokémon Trivia that is! Come and join us for a fun game show filled with some tough Pokémon questions to prove who the best Quiz master is.
Think you know your Gundams? Come test your knowledge and take the crown as the King of the Colony. Compete one on one on various questions about the Gundam universe. (To qualify you must have participated on Friday.)
How much do you know of mecha/Gundam? Is your knowledge vast enough to tell apart each mecha or mobile suit? Come join us at our panel to test your knowledge of the history of Gundam. Note: You must have a smart device and have access to cellular data if you would like to participate.
Come to the Final Fantasy 14 Gold Saucer to test your knowledge in various games for amazing prizes (both official merch and homemade)! There will also be 2 jackpot lotto draws for prizes as well! Par
Have you ever seen those crazy Japanese commercials? Do you think you can guess what's being sold in these crazy ads? Test your knowledge against the audience to win fabulous prizes!* *Not Guaranteed
The game show that lets you write anything is here in Otafest and all you need is your phone! The best part is that the audience can join in on the hilarity and chaos!
Back for the third year, it's Deal or no Deal featuring your favourite waifus (and husbandos?!) - six rounds of finding out if your waifu/husbando is trash or cash.
Decision fatigue - the game! Are your hot takes the best? Join us for the Anime Rankathon to rank your favourite animes, characters, and more! Warning: public speaking/debate. Ensure phone is charged.
Things you wouldn't expect a Transformer to turn into. Things Edward Elric should never transmute. Things a Pokémon Trainer should never shout out during a battle. Come check out all our Anime Things!
Compete with your Pokémon knowledge in various games for amazing prizes (both official merch and homemade)! There will also be 2 lotto draws for prizes as well! Participation is heavily encouraged.
You thought the jokes LAST year were dad? This year we're going even father with it! Bring your best, friendliest dad jokes, for a chance to earn the ULTIMATE prize... A fatherly handshake.
Are you Yuri Briar… or are you Bondman? In this location-based game of deduction, it's up to players to work out who among them is the spy before the spy can learn where everyone is!
Anime EDGE makes its triumphant return to Otafest. Players are pushed to the limits in this random, no holds barred competition. Are you ready to go to the Anime EDGE?
Would you consider yourself a connoisseur of Japanese media? If you answered yes, put your knowledge to the test in “Is It Anime?” Where you will compete with other contestants for the ultimate prize!
Think YOUR waifu is the best? Wanna prove it? Come show us how your waifu makes the best waifu through such ridiculous scenarios like "who is the best cereal mascot". Impress the judges and win!
