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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.
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8:00am MDT

Idol Showcase Check In
Check in here if you are participating in the Idol Showcase.
Friday May 10, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am MDT
Ideation 1 (Cosplay HQ)
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive
Have you ever wanted to know how you would look as a cat? a ninja? a ninja cat? Do you wonder what you and your bestie would look like as anime characters or fantasize about finally getting a picture of your D&D character to show off at the next session? Sketch Drive, one of Otafest’s longest-running traditions (and best kept secrets) is where these ideas come to life!

Choose your favorite style from our team of talented artists and get your dream portrait sketched for a good cause. Half the cost of the sketch will go directly to the artist, with the rest going to Otafest’s chosen charity so you’re supporting a local artist and giving back to the community with a single purchase!
Friday May 10, 2024 9:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall) Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

How to Make a Cosplay Neurodivergent Friendly! [AP]
A full guide on how to turn cosplay into a sensory dream, vs. a sensory nightmare like they usually turn out. We will talk on fabrics, modifications, and additions one can make to their cosplay!
Speakers
OL

Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Intro to Cons [AP]
Curious about anime conventions? Just what is a "anime convention"? Join us for an info session for a general understanding.
Speakers
NY

Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Intro to Ensemble Stars!! Music [AP]
Do you need (another) mobile game in your life? Or maybe you already play Ensemble Stars!! Music, but want tips on how to get diamonds for the lie that is rate-up. We will be covering this and more!
Speakers
JJ

Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Card Games Free Play [AP]
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Idol Festival Crash Course [AP]
If you've ever wanted to be a convention idol you've come to the right place! Here we will teach you all the things you need to know to be a convention idol! Including learning a short dance routine!
Speakers
F

Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Wotagei 101: Introduction to Cyalume Dance [AP]
Come join us as we will teach you how to perform wotagei/cyalume dance; a high energy dance style performed with chemical glowsticks. (As seen in Oshi no Ko).
Speakers
NP

Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Pokémon League
For the last decade, the Otafest Pokémon League has provided a safe space for Pokémon fans to play against other fans and challenge the League for real-life badges and a chance at being crowned a Champion. We offer all sorts of Pokémon related activities and games for all ages with a variety of prizes!

Not only that, but Pokémon-related panels, mini games, events, a great community to join, and more also await you at the League!
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Marriott - Kensington
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

10:00am MDT

Exhibitor Hall Open
Our Exhibitor Hall brings local stores, industry, and travelling vendors into one convenient location for you to find official figures, manga, plushies, art, games, media, and posters. Artist Alley is populated by painters, illustrators, cosplay designers, and more, all ranging from hobbyists to professionals! Some artists may also take commission requests for custom pieces.

This is also where you’ll find our guests during their autograph time slots, and some of our generous, lovely sponsors!
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Board Games Free Play [AP]
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Cosplay Repair Room - Open
Accidents happen, and not every stitch and line of glue is going to last through the excitement of the convention. Luckily, The Costume Shoppe and Otafest’s cosplay staff are here to help! Stop by the Cosplay Repair station if you’re having a costume malfunction and find useful supplies and tools to put your outfit back in order.
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 4
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Need a break from all the hustle & bustle of the festival? Maybe you just want to find a place to curl up with a good book? Well you’re in luck. The Otafest Manga library is a comfy place for you to relax in a quiet space and pick up a book from our collection of manga and light novels.
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Endless ERA Presents: GAS GAS GAS Time Trial Competition Day 1 [AP]
Be the fastest to deliver tofu in a Toyota Trueno Sprinter AE 86 in Forza Horizon. Participate for tickets, fastest times will win prizes
Friday May 10, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:30am MDT

Iron Cosplay [AP]
Do you think you have the (iron) will for cosplay? Come prove it in this ultimate test of your cosplay resourcefulness! In this fun competition, team up and use the outrageous materials provided!
Speakers
AD

Friday May 10, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Official Otafest Content

11:00am MDT

Quick-Time Event [AP]
Pop in to Otafest Mobile Gaming’s Quick-Time Events for bonus tickets on specific games.
Friday May 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

Learn to Play Cardfight!! Vanguard [AP]
Friday May 10, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

CONbini - Open
Need a quick snack to keep your energy levels up? Conbini sells delicious Japanese-style treats available for purchase!

Onigiri (rice balls), Melon soda, coffee, tea, curry buns, and more, you'll be sure to find something you can shove your face into! Do you have a dietary restriction? We will do our best to to have options available for your safe consumption, because you deserve to have delicious Japanese food and drink during Otafest!
Friday May 10, 2024 11:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 110
  Official Otafest Content

11:30am MDT

Con-Survival Advanced [AP]
Going to your first con? Feeling overwhelmed with everything? Need a refresher on what to do? Join us to learn how to have the best con experience for you and others.
Speakers
NY

Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Making a Cosplay Your Own [AP]
In this panel we cover the history of cosplay, genres of cosplay, and how to add your own personal touch to a cosplay.
Speakers
JM

Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Ramen Lunch on the Patio!
If you're looking for lunch during Otafest, don't forget the patio! The Ramen Bar returns, and this year we'll also have rice bowls as well as a new fusion treat for dessert! Yum!

Menu:
  • Ramen - Tonkatsu or Vegetarian broth with Chaashu Pork, Slow Braised Brisket or Tofu
  • Rice Bowl - Chaashu Pork, Slow Braised Brisket or Tofu
  • Ramune Ice Cream Float

Open 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta Patio
  Official Otafest Content

12:00pm MDT

Cosplay Wig Styling - A Simple Guide for Beginners [AP]
Does wig styling make you nervous? Look no further, this panel is for you! Learn simple, beginner friendly wig styling methods that will transform your cosplays to the next level!
Speakers
S

Friday May 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Mono no Aware: Impermanence in Japanese Media [AP]
Learn about a Japanese idiom that's easier felt than explained about the awareness of impermanence in life. We'll explore how this deeply moving concept is present in various forms of Japanese media.
Speakers
JM

Friday May 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Big Screen Gaming - Overcooked [AP]
Get ready to chop, fry, and serve up some fun on a giant screen! Tickets will be awarded to players who toss ingredients directly into pots and pans.
Friday May 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

12:00pm MDT

Opening Ceremonies [AP]
Friday May 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

12:00pm MDT

Suika Tournament [AP]
Come compete in the Suika tournament for your chance to earn tons of tickets! Bring your own controller, or use one of ours. Signups and game rules will be available day-of in Otafest Arcade. Please sign up prior to the tournament start time.
Friday May 10, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:00pm MDT

Cosplay Chess! [AP]
It's chess, with you as the pieces! All cosplayers are invited to participate, and everyone is invited to watch the multi-versal match-up.
Speakers
RF

Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Quick-Time Event [AP]
Pop in to Otafest Mobile Gaming’s Quick-Time Events for bonus tickets on specific games.
Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:00pm MDT

A Galaxy Next Door [AP]
Ichirou is a Shoujo manga artist struggling with his deadlines while doing his best to care for his two younger siblings. His new assistant has arrived and with her help he just might make those deadlines but there is a catch; she’s decided they are now engaged.
Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

1:00pm MDT

Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable [AP]
Tsubasa, recently having moved from Tokyo to Hokkaido, is out exploring the frigid winter landscape when he encounters a truly unique sight - a high school gal that is impervious to the cold, complete with short skirt. What’s more, this cutey is also his classmate.
Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

1:00pm MDT

Shy [AP]
As a young, timid girl, Shy is a fairly new hero with a lot to learn. She struggles with self-confidence and questions if she is worthy of the hero title. Even though she is unsure of herself, Shy works hard to save people and do the right thing.
Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

1:00pm MDT

Wheel of Anime [AP]
The Wheel of Anime returns to Otafest! Audience members will have a chance to spin the wheel and solve the puzzles in this classic game show!
Speakers
AS

Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Weiss Schwarz [AP]
Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:30pm MDT

3DS Streetpass Plaza [AP]
Streetpass? in 2024? More likely than you think!
Speakers
EC

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Community Content

1:30pm MDT

Spotlight on Voice Actors with Brendan Hunter, Ben Balmaceda, Amber Lee Connors, & Michaela Jill Murphy! [AP]
Come on down to our main events room, where we spend some time chatting with this year's North American voice acting guests, Brendan Hunter, Ben Balmaceda, Amber Lee Connors, & Michaela Jill Murphy!
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter
avatar for Ben Balmaceda
avatar for Amber Lee Connors
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

1:30pm MDT

Vivid Vision - Cosplaying & Momming [AP]
A 20+ year veteran of the cosplay scene, Vivid Vision recently became a mom in 2023. She's learning the ropes and challenges of being a content creator with a little one, and her journey could inspire your journey too!
Speakers
avatar for Vivid Vision

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest Content

2:00pm MDT

King of the Colony presented by Gunpla Hangar - Prelims [AP]
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.)
Speakers
GH

Friday May 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta Patio
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

2:30pm MDT

Cosplay Contest Skits 101 [AP]
Want to get into doing skits for cosplay contests? Or improve on your current skills? Come and hear tips and tricks from Lynx Point Cosplay who have been competing locally for 10+ years!
Speakers
SJ

Friday May 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

2:30pm MDT

Getting Started in Voice Acting [AP]
Ever wanted to get started in voice acting? Calgary locals, Mike Anthony and Nancy Situ, take you through everything you need to know to get started in your journey!
Speakers
NS

Friday May 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Official Otafest Content

2:30pm MDT

Idol Showcase [AP]
Perform, cheer, and wota for some of your favourite idol performers in this non-competitive preview of Saturday's Idol Festival! Featuring a variety of Idol Dance groups, from soloists to large groups and everything in between!
Speakers
NB

Friday May 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Official Otafest Content

2:30pm MDT

Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange [AP]
In Tokyo Fire Department's Fire Academy, a talented new rookie is excelling in the strict and gruelling rescue training. With high proficiency in both physical and mental categories, Daigo Toake is envied by many of his peers but they are all there for the same noble goal - to save lives.
Friday May 10, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

2:30pm MDT

Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence [AP]
In a small church atop a hill, Pastor Lawrence looks after Saint Cecilia. Her presence is a beacon of hope for the villagers, as her mysterious powers protect them from outside evils. While she appears dignified in front of the villagers, Cecilia allows her lazy side to show when alone with the pastor.
Friday May 10, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

3:00pm MDT

Just Do It: A Panel on Panels [AP]
Ever wanted to run a panel, and didn't know where to start? Or just need that "push" to click the submit button? Then this is the panel for you!
Speakers
RF

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

3:00pm MDT

Amber Lee Connors @ Autograph Corner
Get Amber Lee Connors's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Lee Connors

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Music Mashup with Anime Night Club 3 [AP]
Join us for some music mashup trivia hosted by special guest, Anime Night Club 3!
Speakers
avatar for Anime Night Club 3

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Guest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:00pm MDT

The 404s Present KAME-YAME-YAHAHA!! A Comedy Tribute to Akira Toriyama [AP]
The 404s kick open the weekend with a high-energy send off to the man behind Dragonball, Dr. Slump, Chrono Trigger, and more. With your suggestions, our performers will power up and deliver comedy scenes inspired by these great works. Don’t miss this Friday’s show, where the comedy level will definitely be OVER 9000!!!
Speakers
T4

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

3:00pm MDT

Anime Feud: Otafest vs Animethon Hosted by Brendan Hunter [AP]
The staff members of Otafest & Animethon battle it out once again for glory and gloating rights during an anime themed session of Family Feud!
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Official Otafest Content

3:00pm MDT

So You Wanna Be An Idol? [AP]
Ever wondered what it's like to be an idol? Those sparkly people dancing somewhere at your local con? And how do they keep their wigs on? Idol Group Framboise is here to tell you all this and more!
Speakers
EM

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

3:00pm MDT

Michaela Jill Murphy @ Autograph Corner
Get Michaela Jill Murphy's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Yu-Gi-Oh! [AP]
Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:00pm MDT

Pokémon Stuffie Stitching [AP] - Pre-registration required
Many Pokémon trainers go through the hassle of going out to catch their partners, but why not make your partner instead? Join your friends and fellow Pokémon fans as you select a pattern of your favourite Pokémon and stitch them together by hand! All ages and skill levels are welcome as volunteers will demonstrate and assist with the sewing techniques needed to make your very own partner for you to take home!

Spaces are limited, so pre-registration is required. Pre-register at the Otafest Pokémon League room (Marriott - Kensington), starting at 9:00am! Spots are first-come-first-served and we run out quickly.
Speakers
KB

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

3:00pm MDT

Suika Tournament [AP]
Come compete in the Suika tournament for your chance to earn tons of tickets! Bring your own controller, or use one of ours. Signups and game rules will be available day-of in Otafest Arcade. Please sign up prior to the tournament start time.
Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:00pm MDT

Cosplay Showcase Registration and Judging
Are you rocking an amazing, handmade costume but aren’t quite ready for the spotlights on the main stage? The Cosplay Showcase is your chance to show off your craftsmanship to our judges and win amazing prizes. Day of registration is available but space is limited!
Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Ideation 1 (Cosplay HQ)
  Official Otafest Content

3:00pm MDT

Team Fight Tactics (TFT) Tournament [AP]
Come and join Otafest Mobile Gaming’s annual Team Fight Tactics tournament, featuring 32 spots for contestants and Otafest Arcade’s largest ticket payouts!
Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:00pm MDT

Ben Balmaceda @ Autograph Corner
Get Ben Balmaceda's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Balmaceda

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

4:00pm MDT

Cosplay Competitions Internationally [AP]
Learn what it's like to compete in cosplay competitions on the World Stage! Learn about opportunities, what you need to know, and what it's like to compete internationally for cosplay!
Speakers
AD

Friday May 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Official Otafest Content

4:00pm MDT

Overtake! [AP]
Freelance photographer Kouya Madoka has lost everything: his wife, his confidence, and his courage to photograph people. However, a job offer introduces him to the exhilarating world of Formula 4. The excitement of the sport of its drivers makes him unable to put his camera down.
Friday May 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

4:00pm MDT

The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today [AP]
Yukichi is no run-of-the-mill cat; he is a masterful feline who has taken charge of the chores in the Fukuzawa household. The giant cat is diligently packing Saku's lunch, cooking her meals, cleaning their home, and buying groceries.
Friday May 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

4:00pm MDT

Kpop Random Dance Play by B.U. Dance Crew [AP]
Know a lot of kpop dances? Come join us and test your knowledge on over 100 kpop choruses!
Speakers
AY

Friday May 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

The Ota Factor: Otafest Singing Contest Preliminaries [AP]
Are you a fan of incredible vocal performances? Do you love watching talented singers compete for glory and recognition? The Ota Factor is where the community’s best vocalists come together to showcase their skills and compete for top honors! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy amazing live music and support local performers who are ready to give their best performance and sing their hearts out.

Best of all, the qualified panel of judges aren’t the only ones who get to choose the singer’s fate! You also get to vote and give your favourite performer the Audience's Choice prize! So come and enjoy these brilliant performances from passionate singers that are sure to entertain and move you, as they compete for the glory of being recognized as the best.
Friday May 10, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Official Otafest Content

4:30pm MDT

Honkai: Star Rail Teambuilding & Theorycrafting [AP]
Come join fellow Trailblazers and have fun and insightful discussions on how to build different teams and utilize strategies to clear the hardest levels and content within Honkai: Star Rail!
Speakers
NS

Friday May 10, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

4:30pm MDT

Suika Tournament Stream [AP]
A live stream of the Suika tournament on the big screen.
Friday May 10, 2024 4:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

5:00pm MDT

Brendan Hunter @ Autograph Corner
Get Brendan Hunter's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter

Friday May 10, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

5:00pm MDT

TRUE, Live in concert! [AP]
Otafest is so very pleased to present TRUE, live in concert! TRUE has performed theme songs for Violet Evergarden, Buddy Complex and Sound!Euphonium just to name a few. You won't want to miss the chance to hear this ballad singer, live!
Speakers
avatar for TRUE

TRUE

Miho Karasawa, professionally known as TRUE, is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo. Since 2014, she debuted as TRUE and performed “UNISONIA”, the Opening theme song to the anime Buddy Complex. Since then, she has since performed the theme songs to several popular anime... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

5:00pm MDT

Amber Lee Connors @ Autograph Corner
Get Amber Lee Connors's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Lee Connors

Friday May 10, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

5:00pm MDT

Learn to Play One Piece [AP]
Friday May 10, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

5:30pm MDT

Ball Joint Dolls for Beginners [AP]
Welcome to the wonderful world of Asian Ball Joint Dolls. Ever wondered what they are and if your interest where to get them ? Jasmine Chopyk will be happy to help guide guests and inform them.
Speakers
JC

Friday May 10, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Making the GREATEST Shonen Battle Arc, Together!! [AP]
Do you want to make the GREATEST Shonen Battle Arc of ALL TIME?? Come to this amazing story creation panel, hosted by The Rizzler and Shinji Ikari, and make PEAK FICTION with everyone in the audience!
Speakers
TR

Friday May 10, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon [AP]
It happens all the time, a person dies in some tragic fashion and finds themselves reborn into a fantasy world as some kind of hero, at least, that is how it is supposed to work… But not for ‘Boxxo,’ he was reborn as a vending machine in a dungeon.
Friday May 10, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

6:00pm MDT

Michaela Jill Murphy @ Autograph Corner
Get Michaela Jill Murphy's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Friday May 10, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

6:00pm MDT

Yosoca - Yosakoi Soran Dance Performance [AP]
Yosakoi Soran Calgary is a vibrant and dynamic Japanese dance troupe founded by a group of passionate dancers who wanted to bring the energy and excitement of the Yosakoi Soran dance style to the local community, and has become a beloved fixture of the local arts and culture scene! Their performances are always a hit with audiences, who are captivated by the group's high-energy dance routines and colourful costumes!
Speakers
Y

Friday May 10, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Guest Content

6:00pm MDT

Suika Tournament [AP]
Come compete in the Suika tournament for your chance to earn tons of tickets! Bring your own controller, or use one of ours. Signups and game rules will be available day-of in Otafest Arcade. Please sign up prior to the tournament start time.
Friday May 10, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

6:30pm MDT

Cosplay Showcase Awards
Are you rocking an amazing, handmade costume but aren’t quite ready for the spotlights on the main stage? The Cosplay Showcase is your chance to show off your craftsmanship to our judges and win amazing prizes. Day of registration is available but space is limited!
Friday May 10, 2024 6:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Ideation 1 (Cosplay HQ)
  Official Otafest Content

6:30pm MDT

Monster Hunter Ecology 101 [AP]
A crash course seminar discussing the rich and diverse ecology behind the "Monster Hunter" video games.
Speakers
EC

Friday May 10, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

6:30pm MDT

Yukana Autograph Signing Session - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED [AP]
Japanese Seiyuu Yukana has voiced some of your favourite roles in anime, including C.C. in Code Gease and Tessa in Full Metal Panic, just to name a couple. Here is your chance to get an autograph on official Japanese-style Shikishi autograph board!

Tickets are required via Eventbrite: https://japaneseguests.eventbrite.ca/

Please note: Yukana is only able to provide her autograph on the shikishi boards, and not on attendee provided goods and merchandise.
Speakers
avatar for Yukana

Friday May 10, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

6:30pm MDT

Traveling to Japan: Best Bang For Your Buck [AP]
Want to travel to Japan but not sure how to get the best bang for your buck? Where to stay? How to get around? Where is worth going? Join us to maximize your trip to Japan!
Speakers
SH

Friday May 10, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

7:00pm MDT

IMPROV MESHI - A Fantasy Comedy Adventure With The 404s! [AP]
Fantasy anime are all the rage these days – so let’s go on a crazy fantasy adventure with the masters of anime-themed improv comedy! Guided by audience input (and probably the roll of some dice), The 404s will embark on an epic adventure in a brand-new fantasy setting in the style of Dungeon Meshi, Sousou no Frieren, and more!
Speakers
T4

Friday May 10, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

7:00pm MDT

Card Games Free Play [AP]
Friday May 10, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

7:00pm MDT

Quick-Time Event [AP]
Pop in to Otafest Mobile Gaming’s Quick-Time Events for bonus tickets on specific games.
Friday May 10, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

7:00pm MDT

Sailor Moon Werewolf [AP]
A social game of deduction where the evil Negaverse has corrupted Azabu Juban, rendering everyone unable to recognize each other! Can the Sailor Scouts identify them before their time runs out?
Speakers
PK

Friday May 10, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

8:00pm MDT

An Idiot's Guide to Convention Etiquette [AP]
Veteran con-goer Loonette the Clown and friends teach the con attendees, old and young, how to act right at cons.
Speakers
RF

Friday May 10, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

8:00pm MDT

Name that Tune: Nostalgia Edition [AP]
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!
Speakers
RS

Friday May 10, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Official Otafest Content

8:00pm MDT

Otafest AMPLIFIED: Otafest Drag Spectacular [AP]
It's Otafest's very own drag show, featuring your favourite local performers, including Dogiichow, Dayna Hart & Valerie Hunt! We are so pleased that members of Calgary's diverse Drag community will be kicking off the party with some electric lip sync performances! Bring some 5's and don't forget to tip your favourite performer!
Friday May 10, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

8:30pm MDT

Kpop Dance Class with Anna [AP]
Want to dance like your favourite Kpop idol? This is your chance! Come learn 1-2 kpop dance choruses!
Speakers
AY

Friday May 10, 2024 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

9:00pm MDT

Two Rooms and a Boom [AP]
In this hidden identity game, two teams of players battle to help or hinder a presidential assassination. Who is the president? And who is the assassin? And can you trust who people say they are?
Speakers
MC

Friday May 10, 2024 9:00pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

A Practical Guide to Competitive Cosplay [AP]
A guide on navigating the world of competitive cosplay.
Speakers
JM

Friday May 10, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

Oishikunare! A Bite Into the Sweet World of Maids [AP]
Okaerinasaimase! Sugarbell Maid Cafe invites you to an upbeat panel all about the wonderful world of maid cafe. Whether you're new to the maid cafe concept or a maid connoisseur, all are welcome!
Speakers
V

Friday May 10, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

Queerness in Anime and Manga 3 - THE RECKONING [AP]
Welcome back to Queerness in Anime and Manga where we discuss this subject and its many ups and downs, how has the perception of queerness in japan changed the portrayal in media + pics of my cat
Speakers
AJ

Friday May 10, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

Otafest AMPLIFIED: Anime Night Club 3 [AP]
Anime Night Club 3 has been rocking our rave since 2022, and back again this year by popular demand! You have so much fun dancing to awesome remixes of your favourite anime, gaming & K-pop tunes! Let's gooooo!
Speakers
avatar for Anime Night Club 3

Friday May 10, 2024 9:30pm - 11:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

10:30pm MDT

Sing Out Your Soul - Anime Edition [AP]
The time has come to Sing Out Your Soul to your favourite anime songs!
Speakers
SM

Friday May 10, 2024 10:30pm - Saturday May 11, 2024 12:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content
 
Saturday, May 11
 

9:00am MDT

Idol Festival Check In
Check in here if you are participating in the Idol Festival.
Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Ideation 1 (Cosplay HQ)
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Cosplay Fashion Show Registration & Cosplay Skit Contest Check In (Pre-Registration Only)
Sign up here if you are interested in participating in the Cosplay Fashion Show and/or the Cosplay Skit Contest.
Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Ideation 1 (Cosplay HQ)
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive
Have you ever wanted to know how you would look as a cat? a ninja? a ninja cat? Do you wonder what you and your bestie would look like as anime characters or fantasize about finally getting a picture of your D&D character to show off at the next session? Sketch Drive, one of Otafest’s longest-running traditions (and best kept secrets) is where these ideas come to life!

Choose your favorite style from our team of talented artists and get your dream portrait sketched for a good cause. Half the cost of the sketch will go directly to the artist, with the rest going to Otafest’s chosen charity so you’re supporting a local artist and giving back to the community with a single purchase!
Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall) Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Cosplay Repair Room - Open
Accidents happen, and not every stitch and line of glue is going to last through the excitement of the convention. Luckily, The Costume Shoppe and Otafest’s cosplay staff are here to help! Stop by the Cosplay Repair station if you’re having a costume malfunction and find useful supplies and tools to put your outfit back in order.
Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 4
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

A Beginner's Guide to Kendo [AP]
Ever wondered what it would be like to practice the Japanese martial art of kendo? Fend off your friends with a bamboo blade? This is your chance to find out!
Speakers
JL

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

D&D Character Personalization [AP]
If you are trying to get into Dungeons and Dragons this is the panel for you! Learn how to create a character you will be invested in for eternity, from appearance to backstory, we will cover it all!
Speakers
VS

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Lolita Fashion Designing [AP]
Learn about the design, sewing, and other creative processes that go into creating lolita fashion and what makes lolita so different from other alternative fashions.
Speakers
AD

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

OtaSquid Game [AP]
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.
Speakers
ET

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Card Games Free Play [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Fluffy Paradise [AP]
After being reincarnated into a new world, Akitsu is given a blessing from God for the inconvenience; to be loved by all non-human beings. Fluffy tigers, scaly dragons, and everything in-between - All will be HUGGED!!!
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

10:00am MDT

The iDOLM@STER Million Live! [AP]
Mirai Kasuga, who wants to carry on a dream she has yet to see. Shizuka Mogami, who yearns to be an idol and is shaken. Tsubasa Ibuki, who does not know what she can be serious about. At 765 Production new idols gather and everyone's "dreams" will be brought into brilliance at the theater!
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

10:00am MDT

Animal Crossing Friendship Event [AP]
Wanna make friends with fellow Animal Crossing players? Join us for wholesome fun from bingo to fishing and bug catching :D
Speakers
E

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Amber Lee Connors @ Autograph Corner
Get Amber Lee Connors's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Lee Connors

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Pokémon League
For the last decade, the Otafest Pokémon League has provided a safe space for Pokémon fans to play against other fans and challenge the League for real-life badges and a chance at being crowned a Champion. We offer all sorts of Pokémon related activities and games for all ages with a variety of prizes!

Not only that, but Pokémon-related panels, mini games, events, a great community to join, and more also await you at the League!
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Marriott - Kensington
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

10:00am MDT

Exhibitor Hall Open
Our Exhibitor Hall brings local stores, industry, and travelling vendors into one convenient location for you to find official figures, manga, plushies, art, games, media, and posters. Artist Alley is populated by painters, illustrators, cosplay designers, and more, all ranging from hobbyists to professionals! Some artists may also take commission requests for custom pieces.

This is also where you’ll find our guests during their autograph time slots, and some of our generous, lovely sponsors!
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Board Games Free Play [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Need a break from all the hustle & bustle of the festival? Maybe you just want to find a place to curl up with a good book? Well you’re in luck. The Otafest Manga library is a comfy place for you to relax in a quiet space and pick up a book from our collection of manga and light novels.
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Maid & Butler Café [AP] - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED
In need of a bite, how about some company to go with it? Perhaps you need a break from the crowds of otakus. Step inside the Maid and Butler Café and let our staff take care of you. Kawaii maids and kakkoii butlers will ensure you’re cared for and are ready to take to the floor with a stunning dance.

Unique, enticing entertainment, delicious treats and games await you. While we must part at the end of the event, we can immortalize our time together with not only an exclusive 2024 souvenir , but also a charity photo of you with our maids and butlers! We’ve missed you and hope we see you enjoying our kawaii café to the fullest!

Purchase your maid cafe ticket at https://maidcafe.eventbrite.ca/ - quantities are limited!
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Anime Jeopardy! [AP]
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!
Speakers
RM

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Endless ERA Presents: GAS GAS GAS Time Trial Competition Day 2 [AP]
Be the fastest to deliver tofu in a Toyota Trueno Sprinter AE 86 in Forza Horizon. Participate for tickets, fastest times will win prizes
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:30am MDT

Michaela Jill Murphy @ Autograph Corner
Get Michaela Jill Murphy's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

11:00am MDT

Learn to Play Weiss Schwarz [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

Quick-Time Event [AP]
Pop in to Otafest Mobile Gaming’s Quick-Time Events for bonus tickets on specific games.
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

Ben Balmaceda @ Autograph Corner
Get Ben Balmaceda's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Balmaceda

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

11:00am MDT

Smash Bros. Tournament [AP]
Come compete in the Smash Bros. tournament for your chance to earn tons of tickets! Bring your own controller, or use one of ours. Signups and game rules will be available day-of in Otafest Arcade. Please sign up prior to the tournament start time.
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

Weiss Schwarz Tournament [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:00am - 2:30pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

CONbini - Open
Need a quick snack to keep your energy levels up? Conbini sells delicious Japanese-style treats available for purchase!

Onigiri (rice balls), Melon soda, coffee, tea, curry buns, and more, you'll be sure to find something you can shove your face into! Do you have a dietary restriction? We will do our best to to have options available for your safe consumption, because you deserve to have delicious Japanese food and drink during Otafest!
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 110
  Official Otafest Content

11:30am MDT

Crash Course in Competitive Cosplay [AP]
A brief and wild introduction to the world of competitive cosplay, from a beginner for beginners. Learn what to expect as someone new to competing in cosplay and where you can get started yourself!
Speakers
D

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Kimchi Techniques [AP]
Want to make your own kimchi at home? Come to this panel to learn the steps on making your own kimchi from a professional Korean mom.
Speakers
RM

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Square Enix - A Retrospective on the Pioneers of the JRPG Genre [AP]
Love JRPG games? Never played one but don't know where to start? We'll go over some of the best games by Square Enix, what made them great, and discuss their influence on the gaming landscape.
Speakers
NC

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Time Skip Band: Live Anime Music Concert! [AP]
Come sing and dance to some of your favourite anime tunes performed by live band TIME SKIP!
Speakers
TS

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

I'm in Love with the Villainess [AP]
Ordinary office worker Rei Oohashi wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favourite otome game, Revolution. To her delight, the first person to greet her is also her favourite character, Claire Francois–the main antagonist of the story. Now, Rei is determined to romance Claire instead of the game's male leads.
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

11:30am MDT

Power of Hope ~Precure Full Bloom~ [AP]
Nozomi and her fellow Pretty Cures have grown up and are chasing their dreams, but sometimes they find they can’t solve problems as easily as they could as children. When a new villain threatens their town, the girls are called upon to become Pretty Cures once again.
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

11:30am MDT

The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons [AP]
The story follows four brothers — from oldest to youngest, the family's breadwinner and school teacher Hayato, the aloof Mikoto who dotes on Minato perhaps too much, the meek Minato, and the confident first-grader Gakuto.
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

11:30am MDT

Ramen Lunch on the Patio!
If you're looking for lunch during Otafest, don't forget the patio! The Ramen Bar returns, and this year we'll also have rice bowls as well as a new fusion treat for dessert! Yum!

Menu:
  • Ramen - Tonkatsu or Vegetarian broth with Chaashu Pork, Slow Braised Brisket or Tofu
  • Rice Bowl - Chaashu Pork, Slow Braised Brisket or Tofu
  • Ramune Ice Cream Float
Open 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Saturday May 11, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta Patio
  Official Otafest Content

12:00pm MDT

Making Manga the Traditional Way [AP]
Want to make manga with pen and paper traditionally instead of digitally? I got you covered! Everything you'll need to know from getting your idea to paper, tools of the trade and how to get it printed
Speakers
CB

Saturday May 11, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Singing Anime Songs (For English Speakers) [AP]
Do you love singing anime songs but struggle with the lyrics? Jump into the world of singing anime songs and learn how to overcome even the toughest Japanese verses! Great for all ages and levels.
Speakers
GF

Saturday May 11, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Big Screen Gaming - Super Mario Wonder [AP]
Leap into a larger-than-life adventure on a giant screen! Tickets will be awarded for especially tricky or creative jumps to collect hard-to-reach stars.
Saturday May 11, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

12:00pm MDT

Learn to Play One Piece [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

12:30pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café [AP] - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED
In need of a bite, how about some company to go with it? Perhaps you need a break from the crowds of otakus. Step inside the Maid and Butler Café and let our staff take care of you. Kawaii maids and kakkoii butlers will ensure you’re cared for and are ready to take to the floor with a stunning dance.

Unique, enticing entertainment, delicious treats and games await you. While we must part at the end of the event, we can immortalize our time together with not only an exclusive 2024 souvenir , but also a charity photo of you with our maids and butlers! We’ve missed you and hope we see you enjoying our kawaii café to the fullest!

Purchase your maid cafe ticket at https://maidcafe.eventbrite.ca/ - quantities are limited!
Saturday May 11, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

12:30pm MDT

Idol Festival [AP]
Perform, cheer, and wota for some of your favourite Idol performers! Otafest’s Idol Festival showcases a variety of Idol Dance groups year after year, from soloists to large groups and everything in between! Come join us this year for another Festival jam packed with high-energy performers, lots of cheering and best of all, glow sticks!
Saturday May 11, 2024 12:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

1:00pm MDT

Con Survival: Family Edition [AP]
The all inclusive guide to surviving conventions with your family. Sharing our 60 years of combined experience attending conventions and how our family of four managed to survive to this point.
Speakers
SC

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Anime Night Club 3 Performance [AP]
Woo! Street party with music by Anime Night Club 3! OONTSTS OONTSTS OONTSTS
Speakers
avatar for Anime Night Club 3

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

So You Wanna Be A Voice Actor with Brendan Hunter [AP]
Calgary-based actor and producer Brendan Hunter is living the dream! Here's your chance to get some advice on how to live yours too!
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

Gunpla 30 Minute Speed Build - Beat the Clock! [AP]
Push past the limits of your skills and tools to see how fast you can snap together a 30-Minute Mission kit. Will you actually build your kit in under 30 minutes?
Speakers
GH

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

1:00pm MDT

Introduction to Japanese Mahjong [AP]
Want to learn about the most popular table game in Japan?

Join us as we introduce you to the game, and show you where you can play. We will also go over some Mahjong anime and manga.
Speakers
HP

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Official Otafest Content

1:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Yu-Gi-Oh! [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:00pm MDT

Quick-Time Event [AP]
Pop in to Otafest Mobile Gaming’s Quick-Time Events for bonus tickets on specific games.
Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:00pm MDT

Spy x Family Season 2 [AP]
With her ability to read minds, Anya is the only one who knows the true identities of her unconventional family. Her pretend father Loid operates as an elite spy; her mother Yor kills on demand as an assassin; and their dog, Bond, possesses the gift of precognition. All together, they’re a perfectly ‘normal’ family.
Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

1:00pm MDT

The Apothecary Diaries [AP]
Apothecary Maomao was kidnapped and sold to the Imperial harem. Hiding her skills and knowledge, she hopes to just glide by, but when royal infants begin dying, Maomao can't resist letting people know the cause. Now she’s gone from laundry maid to the Emperor's favourite concubine. So much for flying under the radar…
Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

1:00pm MDT

The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch [AP]
Alissa is a witch who lives alone in a forest. One day, she finds a human baby, and she names her Viola. Alissa raises Viola for 16 years, but Viola grows beyond even Alissa's imagination. Now people are confused as to who is the parent and who is the child.
Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

1:00pm MDT

Fake Artist goes to Otafest [AP]
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.
Speakers
PK

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Amber Lee Connors @ Autograph Corner
Get Amber Lee Connors's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Lee Connors

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Michaela Jill Murphy @ Autograph Corner
Get Michaela Jill Murphy's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Sharing and Art Circle: A Plan to Position and Honour Your Creativity as Productive - Presented by Larissa Crawford (Future Ancestors) [AP]
The sharing and art circle will guide participants to dream and actualize a Creativity Accountability Plan: a practical and honest artistic expression of what it looks like to honour creativity.

This interactive session will be formatted in alignment with restorative sharing circle principles as carried by the Facilitator, Larissa Crawford. Informed by her teachings from Métis, Anishinabek, and Blackfoot knowledge keepers and Elders, Larissa will facilitate the participants' exploration of restoring a relationship to time where creativity and art is regarded as productive and valuable.
Speakers
avatar for Larissa Crawford

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest Content

2:00pm MDT

Pokémon Master Quiz [AP]
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.
Speakers
JG

Saturday May 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

2:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Cardfight!! Vanguard [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

2:00pm MDT

Smash Bros. Tournament [AP]
Come compete in the Smash Bros. tournament for your chance to earn tons of tickets! Bring your own controller, or use one of ours. Signups and game rules will be available day-of in Otafest Arcade. Please sign up prior to the tournament start time.
Saturday May 11, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

2:00pm MDT

Ben Balmaceda @ Autograph Corner
Get Ben Balmaceda's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Balmaceda

Saturday May 11, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

2:30pm MDT

Anime To Watch For Beginners [AP]
Enjoy the thrill of learning about friendly anime that everyone in your household could watch!
Speakers
BB

Saturday May 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

2:30pm MDT

Do You 404? A Comedy Improv Workshop With The 404s [AP]
Alberta’s masters of unscripted fandom comedy are looking for the next generation of nerdy performers! Check out this open workshop and learn about The 404s, and how they perform their unique brand of unscripted comedy. We’ll go through some of the basics of improvisation, learn some improv exercises and games, and finish with a short performance starring YOU! Come join us, and perhaps you can even… Join us!
Speakers
T4

Saturday May 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Guest Content

2:30pm MDT

TRUE Q&A Panel [AP]
Here's your chance to ask Japanese singer & song writer, TRUE, all about her experiences in the Japanese anime industry!
Speakers
avatar for TRUE

TRUE

Miho Karasawa, professionally known as TRUE, is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo. Since 2014, she debuted as TRUE and performed “UNISONIA”, the Opening theme song to the anime Buddy Complex. Since then, she has since performed the theme songs to several popular anime... Read More →

Saturday May 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

2:30pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café [AP] - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED
In need of a bite, how about some company to go with it? Perhaps you need a break from the crowds of otakus. Step inside the Maid and Butler Café and let our staff take care of you. Kawaii maids and kakkoii butlers will ensure you’re cared for and are ready to take to the floor with a stunning dance.

Unique, enticing entertainment, delicious treats and games await you. While we must part at the end of the event, we can immortalize our time together with not only an exclusive 2024 souvenir , but also a charity photo of you with our maids and butlers! We’ve missed you and hope we see you enjoying our kawaii café to the fullest!

Purchase your maid cafe ticket at https://maidcafe.eventbrite.ca/ - quantities are limited!
Saturday May 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

2:30pm MDT

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess [AP]
Captured by the Demon Lord’s army, the princess is held prisoner at his mercy. She must, for the sake of her people, resist and never reveal the secrets his army wishes to learn… But their methods are cunning and their ‘torture’ is far too cruel to withstand.
Saturday May 11, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

2:30pm MDT

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End [AP]
For ten years, elf mage Frieren traveled with the party of Himmel the hero as they quested to defeat the demon king. At the end of their journey, Frieren set out on her own, not quite understanding how differently time flows for her versus her human companions.
Saturday May 11, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

2:30pm MDT

Kpop Random Dance - ERA Official [AP]
Calling all K-Pop Fans/Enthusiasts!! Doesn't matter if you are young or have aged like fine wine, come show off your K-Pop knowledge and join ERA DANCE TEAM during this year's Kpop Random Play Dance! Audience participation is highly encouraged!
Speakers
ED

Saturday May 11, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

3:00pm MDT

"Who's That Mom" with Anime Night Club 3 [AP]
Join us for hilarious game show, "Who's That Mom" with special guest stars, Anime Night Club 3!
Speakers
avatar for Anime Night Club 3

Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Guest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:00pm MDT

Avatar: Legend of Aang with Toph [AP]
Let's talk all things A:TLA with Toph herself: Michaela Jill Murphy!!
Speakers
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Brendan Hunter @ Autograph Corner
Get Brendan Hunter's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter

Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

King of the Colony presented by Gunpla Hangar - Finals [AP]
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.)
Speakers
GH

Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta Patio
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

3:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Weiss Schwarz [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:00pm MDT

Pokémon Stuffie Stitching [AP] - Pre-registration required
Many Pokémon trainers go through the hassle of going out to catch their partners, but why not make your partner instead? Join your friends and fellow Pokémon fans as you select a pattern of your favourite Pokémon and stitch them together by hand! All ages and skill levels are welcome as volunteers will demonstrate and assist with the sewing techniques needed to make your very own partner for you to take home!

Spaces are limited, so pre-registration is required. Pre-register at the Otafest Pokémon League room (Marriott - Kensington), starting at 9:00am! Spots are first-come-first-served and we run out quickly.
Speakers
KB

Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

3:00pm MDT

Team Fight Tactics (TFT) Tournament [AP]
Come and join Otafest Mobile Gaming’s annual Team Fight Tactics tournament, featuring 32 spots for contestants and Otafest Arcade’s largest ticket payouts!
Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:30pm MDT

Make an Anime Song OP [AP]
Jump into the world of music making and be part of an anime song OP production! Get inspired and learn about the skills you need to make your own anime style song. Great for all ages and levels.
Speakers
GF

Saturday May 11, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

"The Show Begins!" with Amber Lee Connors [AP]
From soft characters to stern ones, Amber Lee Connors is no stranger to providing voices to characters with wildly conflicting personalities.
Come join her in this one-hour panel to dive into the discussion of some of her most significant voice roles.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Lee Connors

Saturday May 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Guest Content

4:00pm MDT

TRUE Autograph Signing Session - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED [AP]
TRUE has performed some of your favourite theme songs in anime, including songs on Violet Evergarden and Sound!Euphonium, just to name a couple. This autograph will include a complimentary Shikishi board for your autograph and you are optionally allowed to have one additional item be signed by her. Items must be officially licensed goods related to TRUE. Please note: Otafest reserves the right to refuse autographs on attendee-provided items we deem inappropriate.

Tickets are required via Eventbrite: https://japaneseguests.eventbrite.ca/
Speakers
avatar for TRUE

TRUE

Miho Karasawa, professionally known as TRUE, is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo. Since 2014, she debuted as TRUE and performed “UNISONIA”, the Opening theme song to the anime Buddy Complex. Since then, she has since performed the theme songs to several popular anime... Read More →

Saturday May 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

4:00pm MDT

Learn to Play One Piece [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

4:00pm MDT

What is that Gundam? [AP]
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.
Speakers
GH

Saturday May 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

4:00pm MDT

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic [AP]
Usato wasn’t supposed to be part of the hero summoning, the target of the spell was the two classmates he was walking with at the time. Now he’s stuck in another world, unable to return until the demon lord is vanquished, and worst of all it seems he has an affinity for healing magic.
Saturday May 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

4:00pm MDT

Cosplay Fashion Show & Skit Contest [AP]
Otafest’s Premier Cosplay Contest! The dazzle of the costumes, the skill of the performers, and the anticipation of the judges decisions. Otafest is home to some of the best cosplayers in Western Canada, so come see what our contestants have to show this year. Registration for the Fashion Show is open on Saturday Morning in the Cosplay HQ, but space is limited! Sign up early if you want to participate!
Saturday May 11, 2024 4:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

4:30pm MDT

Yama No Oto Taiko Performance [AP]
Please join us on Stephen Avenue for Taiko performances from Yama no Oto! This acclaimed Taiko ensemble has delighted Calgarians at The Calgary Stampede, GlobalFest and Omatsuri, and is always a hit with the crowd! Those drums are going to reverberate all the way through the downtown core!
Speakers
YN

Saturday May 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Guest Content

4:30pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café [AP] - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED
In need of a bite, how about some company to go with it? Perhaps you need a break from the crowds of otakus. Step inside the Maid and Butler Café and let our staff take care of you. Kawaii maids and kakkoii butlers will ensure you’re cared for and are ready to take to the floor with a stunning dance.

Unique, enticing entertainment, delicious treats and games await you. While we must part at the end of the event, we can immortalize our time together with not only an exclusive 2024 souvenir , but also a charity photo of you with our maids and butlers! We’ve missed you and hope we see you enjoying our kawaii café to the fullest!

Purchase your maid cafe ticket at https://maidcafe.eventbrite.ca/ - quantities are limited!
Saturday May 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

4:30pm MDT

Anime Name Game [AP]
The Anime version of Celebrity Name Game is back! Bring a partner and challenge yourselves to this fast-paced, name guessing game.
Speakers
AS

Saturday May 11, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

4:30pm MDT

Smash Bros. Tournament Stream [AP]
A live stream of the Smash Bros. tournament on the big screen.
Saturday May 11, 2024 4:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

4:30pm MDT

Smash Bros. Tournament [AP]
Come compete in the Smash Bros. tournament for your chance to earn tons of tickets! Bring your own controller, or use one of ours. Signups and game rules will be available day-of in Otafest Arcade. Please sign up prior to the tournament start time.
Saturday May 11, 2024 4:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

4:30pm MDT

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 4:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

5:00pm MDT

Brendan Hunter @ Autograph Corner
Get Brendan Hunter's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter

Saturday May 11, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

5:00pm MDT

I Be Voicing (And So Can You!) with Ben Balmaceda [AP]
Wanna know how to get into voice acting? This is probably the panel for you! Join super incredible voice actor Ben Balmaceda as he recounts his VA adventures, all the while giving reasonably good advice on how to approach the emotionally fulfilling career of doing funny little voices in front of a microphone.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Balmaceda

Saturday May 11, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Guest Content

5:00pm MDT

Michaela Jill Murphy @ Autograph Corner
Get Michaela Jill Murphy's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Saturday May 11, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

5:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Yu-Gi-Oh! [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

5:30pm MDT

Yukana Autograph Signing Session - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED [AP]
Japanese Seiyuu Yukana has voiced some of your favourite roles in anime, including C.C. in Code Gease and Tessa in Full Metal Panic, just to name a couple. Here is your chance to get an autograph on official Japanese-style Shikishi autograph board!

Tickets are required via Eventbrite: https://japaneseguests.eventbrite.ca/

Please note: Yukana is only able to provide her autograph on the shikishi boards, and not on attendee provided goods and merchandise.
Speakers
avatar for Yukana

Saturday May 11, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

5:30pm MDT

Butareba -The Story of a Man Who Turned into a Pig- [AP]
If you lose consciousness while eating raw pig liver, you will be reincarnated as a pig in a fantasy world and embark on an adventure with a kind girl named Jess, who can read people's minds. That is exactly what happens to one ordinary otaku with no abilities or talents, save that of being reborn as a pig.
Saturday May 11, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

5:30pm MDT

Horimiya: Piece [AP]
As the graduation ceremony at Katagiri High School comes to an end, Kyouko Hori, her boyfriend Izumi Miyamura, and their friends begin to look back on their time as students. The moments they shared together may be fleeting, but each one is a colorful piece of their precious memories.
Saturday May 11, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

5:30pm MDT

Photos Elevated: Beyond Simple Clicks [AP]
Transform your clicks into art! This beginner-friendly panel guides you through camera settings, composition mastery, and smart gear use. Discover simple yet powerful techniques to elevate your photos
Speakers
JR

Saturday May 11, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Project Sekai Random Dance! [AP]
All individuals who are interested in Project Sekai will have the opportunity to showcase their dancing skills! Come join us for an hour of dancing to songs from every Project Sekai group!
Speakers
KH

Saturday May 11, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Cardfight!! Vanguard [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

7:00pm MDT

Yukana Q&A Panel [AP]
Here's your chance to ask veteran Japanese Seiyuu, Yukana, all about her experiences in the Japanese anime industry!
Speakers
avatar for Yukana

Saturday May 11, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

7:00pm MDT

Card Games Free Play [AP]
Saturday May 11, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

7:00pm MDT

Quick-Time Event [AP]
Pop in to Otafest Mobile Gaming’s Quick-Time Events for bonus tickets on specific games.
Saturday May 11, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

7:00pm MDT

The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil [AP]
Akutsu Masatora is a demon who has infiltrated a high school in the human world to find candidates to aid Hell in the fight against their natural enemies, the angels of Heaven. Seated next to him is Lily Amane, another transfer student, Akutsu falls prey to her beauty and decides to recruit her to his cause.
Saturday May 11, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

7:00pm MDT

The Music of Final Fantasy: A Fantasy of Sound [AP]
If you are a fan of Final Fantasy, you probably love the music too! Come explore the series through it's music with me.
Speakers
JC

Saturday May 11, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

7:30pm MDT

What's The Twitch! A Beginners Guide to Streaming [AP]
New Streamer? Have a question about Streaming? Proff.Taako is here to answer them! From Vtubing to scene building. No question is to silly or small to help you get started on the stream journey.
Speakers
QM

Saturday May 11, 2024 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

8:00pm MDT

Cosplay, Fast Fashion, and You [AP]
Dive into the inner workings of the crossover between making costumes vs buying costumes!
Speakers
RF

Saturday May 11, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

How to be a Convention Artist [AP]
Do you want to make money off your artwork? Do you wanted to be one of the people in the Artist Alley at convention? Find out how to get started with this panel run by an artist alley veteran.
Speakers
CZ

Saturday May 11, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

10:30pm MDT

Otafest Joysound Karaoke Room [AP]
You have an anime song you want to sing? Then come on in for a round of karaoke in Otafest. No drink purchase or cover charge required!
Speakers
BH

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:30pm - Sunday May 12, 2024 12:00am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

K-Pop Games [AP]
Do you think you know a lot about K-Pop? Come test your knowledge with games and trivia! You can even win some prizes!
Speakers
SJ

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:00pm - Sunday May 12, 2024 12:00am MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content
 
Sunday, May 12
 

9:00am MDT

Stars of Cosplay Registration
Otafest’s cosplay popularity contest is back for another year! Stop by Cosplay HQ on Sunday morning wearing your costume, pick a team, and enjoy the convention while people vote for their favourites. Finalists will get a guaranteed seat at closing ceremonies where we will announce the winners!
Sunday May 12, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Ideation 1 (Cosplay HQ)
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Cosplay Repair Room - Open
Accidents happen, and not every stitch and line of glue is going to last through the excitement of the convention. Luckily, The Costume Shoppe and Otafest’s cosplay staff are here to help! Stop by the Cosplay Repair station if you’re having a costume malfunction and find useful supplies and tools to put your outfit back in order.
Sunday May 12, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Ideation 4
  Official Otafest Content

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive
Have you ever wanted to know how you would look as a cat? a ninja? a ninja cat? Do you wonder what you and your bestie would look like as anime characters or fantasize about finally getting a picture of your D&D character to show off at the next session? Sketch Drive, one of Otafest’s longest-running traditions (and best kept secrets) is where these ideas come to life!

Choose your favorite style from our team of talented artists and get your dream portrait sketched for a good cause. Half the cost of the sketch will go directly to the artist, with the rest going to Otafest’s chosen charity so you’re supporting a local artist and giving back to the community with a single purchase!
Sunday May 12, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall) Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Japanese Tabletop RPGs and Fantasy [AP]
Learn about the history of tabletop RPGs in japan, and how it influenced the aesthetics and plots of anime to this day.
Speakers
TA

Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Amber Lee Connors @ Autograph Corner
Get Amber Lee Connors's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Lee Connors

Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Ben Balmaceda @ Autograph Corner
Get Ben Balmaceda's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Balmaceda

Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Michaela Jill Murphy @ Autograph Corner
Get Michaela Jill Murphy's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

10:00am MDT

Learn to Play Yu-Gi-Oh! [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

16bit Sensation: Another Layer [AP]
Konoha is a passionate bishoujo game fan who dreams of creating her own characters and games, but she's stuck in a menial job where her talents are wasted. When she's flung back in time to 1992, she manages to land a job at upstart bishoujo game company Alcohol Soft, Konoha has the chance to live her dream.
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

10:00am MDT

I Shall Survive Using Potions! [AP]
Kaoru Nagase died unexpectedly while walking home from her office job one night. When she wakes up in a new world she’s got a lot going for her; she’s got her youthful body back, a box with infinite storage space and the ability to craft magical potions - it's not looking too bad.
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

10:00am MDT

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 3 [AP]
In a world very much like our own, great race horses of the past have a chance to be reborn as “horse girls” – girls with the ears and tails of horses as well as their speed and endurance. The best of these horse girls go to train at Tokyo's Tracen Academy, hopefully moving on to fame and fortune as both racers and idols.
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

10:00am MDT

Pokémon Certification Test?! [AP]
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.
Speakers
CL

Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Marriott - Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Exhibitor Hall Open
Our Exhibitor Hall brings local stores, industry, and travelling vendors into one convenient location for you to find official figures, manga, plushies, art, games, media, and posters. Artist Alley is populated by painters, illustrators, cosplay designers, and more, all ranging from hobbyists to professionals! Some artists may also take commission requests for custom pieces.

This is also where you’ll find our guests during their autograph time slots, and some of our generous, lovely sponsors!
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Board Games Free Play [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

10:00am MDT

Pokémon League
For the last decade, the Otafest Pokémon League has provided a safe space for Pokémon fans to play against other fans and challenge the League for real-life badges and a chance at being crowned a Champion. We offer all sorts of Pokémon related activities and games for all ages with a variety of prizes!

Not only that, but Pokémon-related panels, mini games, events, a great community to join, and more also await you at the League!
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Marriott - Kensington
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Need a break from all the hustle & bustle of the festival? Maybe you just want to find a place to curl up with a good book? Well you’re in luck. The Otafest Manga library is a comfy place for you to relax in a quiet space and pick up a book from our collection of manga and light novels.
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Name That Anime Mom! [AP]
It's Mother's Day Weekend! Do YOU know your Anime Moms? Come on and put your mom knowledge to the test for fun prizes!
Speakers
R

Sunday May 12, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

10:30am MDT

Maid & Butler Café [AP] - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED
In need of a bite, how about some company to go with it? Perhaps you need a break from the crowds of otakus. Step inside the Maid and Butler Café and let our staff take care of you. Kawaii maids and kakkoii butlers will ensure you’re cared for and are ready to take to the floor with a stunning dance.

Unique, enticing entertainment, delicious treats and games await you. While we must part at the end of the event, we can immortalize our time together with not only an exclusive 2024 souvenir , but also a charity photo of you with our maids and butlers! We’ve missed you and hope we see you enjoying our kawaii café to the fullest!

Purchase your maid cafe ticket at https://maidcafe.eventbrite.ca/ - quantities are limited!
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Beginner's Guide to Videography & Video Editing [AP]
Discover the world of videography, from filming to editing. Learn beginner video tips, self-filming, and how to create a story with your videos.
Speakers
MH

Sunday May 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

10:30am MDT

Endless ERA Presents: GAS GAS GAS Time Trial Competition Final Day [AP]
Be the fastest to deliver tofu in a Toyota Trueno Sprinter AE 86 in Forza Horizon. Participate for tickets, fastest times will win prizes
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

Learn to Play Cardfight!! Vanguard [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

Quick-Time Event [AP]
Pop in to Otafest Mobile Gaming’s Quick-Time Events for bonus tickets on specific games.
Sunday May 12, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

Mario Kart Tournament [AP]
Come compete in the Mario Kart tournament for your chance to earn tons of tickets! Bring your own controller, or use one of ours. Signups and game rules will be available day-of in Otafest Arcade. Please sign up prior to the tournament start time.
Sunday May 12, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

11:00am MDT

CONbini - Open
Need a quick snack to keep your energy levels up? Conbini sells delicious Japanese-style treats available for purchase!

Onigiri (rice balls), Melon soda, coffee, tea, curry buns, and more, you'll be sure to find something you can shove your face into! Do you have a dietary restriction? We will do our best to to have options available for your safe consumption, because you deserve to have delicious Japanese food and drink during Otafest!
Sunday May 12, 2024 11:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 110
  Official Otafest Content

11:30am MDT

Spotlight on Voice Actors with Brendan Hunter, Ben Balmaceda, Amber Lee Connors, & Michaela Jill Murphy! [AP]
Come on down to our main events room, where we spend some time chatting with this year's North American voice acting guests, Brendan Hunter, Ben Balmaceda, Amber Lee Connors, & Michaela Jill Murphy!
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter
avatar for Ben Balmaceda
avatar for Amber Lee Connors
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

11:30am MDT

Yosoca - Yosakoi Soran Dance Performance [AP]
Yosakoi Soran Calgary is a vibrant and dynamic Japanese dance troupe founded by a group of passionate dancers who wanted to bring the energy and excitement of the Yosakoi Soran dance style to the local community, and has become a beloved fixture of the local arts and culture scene! Their performances are always a hit with audiences, who are captivated by the group's high-energy dance routines and colourful costumes!
Speakers
Y

Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Guest Content

11:30am MDT

Yukana Q&A Panel [AP]
Here's your chance to ask veteran Japanese Seiyuu, Yukana, all about her experiences in the Japanese anime industry!
Speakers
avatar for Yukana

Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

11:30am MDT

Bullbuster [AP]
Tetsurou Okino has just been transferred to a vermin extermination company with the new robot that he developed. Hato Industries, a small company with little money, is against a mysterious creature. Extermination is the goal but fuel, labor, and even bullets are all so expensive.
Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

11:30am MDT

Stardust Telepath [AP]
Since childhood, 15-year-old Umika Konohoshi has been fascinated by aliens. On her first day of high school, Umika's wish of meeting an alien seems to have finally come true when she encounters a classmate who claims to have crash-landed on Earth with no recollections of her past.
Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

11:30am MDT

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale [AP]
Once a fairy has been stripped of a wing, whoever possesses it holds the fairy's life in their hands. Taking advantage of this, humans enslaved fairies, but 15-year-old Ann Halford longs to see the day when fairies and humans are treated as equals.
Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod E4
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

11:30am MDT

Ramen Lunch on the Patio!
If you're looking for lunch during Otafest, don't forget the patio! The Ramen Bar returns, and this year we'll also have rice bowls as well as a new fusion treat for dessert! Yum!

Menu:
  • Ramen - Tonkatsu or Vegetarian broth with Chaashu Pork, Slow Braised Brisket or Tofu
  • Rice Bowl - Chaashu Pork, Slow Braised Brisket or Tofu
  • Ramune Ice Cream Float
Open 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta Patio
  Official Otafest Content

12:00pm MDT

Cosplay on a Dime [AP]
Glean some budget-saving tips from the Red Kitten Productions cosplay team on repurposing materials, where to put the bucks, and how to make your look memorable (in the good way)
Speakers
H

Sunday May 12, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Big Screen Gaming - Wario Ware Move It [AP]
Come shake it, twist it and move it, all on a giant screen! Tickets will be awarded for especially wacky moves!
Sunday May 12, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

12:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Weiss Schwarz [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

12:00pm MDT

Sharing and Art Circle: A Plan to Position and Honour Your Creativity as Productive - Presented by Larissa Crawford (Future Ancestors) [AP]
The sharing and art circle will guide participants to dream and actualize a Creativity Accountability Plan: a practical and honest artistic expression of what it looks like to honour creativity.

This interactive session will be formatted in alignment with restorative sharing circle principles as carried by the Facilitator, Larissa Crawford. Informed by her teachings from Métis, Anishinabek, and Blackfoot knowledge keepers and Elders, Larissa will facilitate the participants' exploration of restoring a relationship to time where creativity and art is regarded as productive and valuable.
Speakers
avatar for Larissa Crawford

Sunday May 12, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest Content

12:00pm MDT

Stars of Cosplay Voting
Otafest’s cosplay popularity contest is back for another year! Stop by Cosplay HQ on Sunday morning wearing your costume, pick a team, and enjoy the convention while people vote for their favourites. Finalists will get a guaranteed seat at closing ceremonies where we will announce the winners!
Sunday May 12, 2024 12:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Ideation 1 (Cosplay HQ)
  Official Otafest Content

12:30pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café [AP] - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED
In need of a bite, how about some company to go with it? Perhaps you need a break from the crowds of otakus. Step inside the Maid and Butler Café and let our staff take care of you. Kawaii maids and kakkoii butlers will ensure you’re cared for and are ready to take to the floor with a stunning dance.

Unique, enticing entertainment, delicious treats and games await you. While we must part at the end of the event, we can immortalize our time together with not only an exclusive 2024 souvenir , but also a charity photo of you with our maids and butlers! We’ve missed you and hope we see you enjoying our kawaii café to the fullest!

Purchase your maid cafe ticket at https://maidcafe.eventbrite.ca/ - quantities are limited!
Sunday May 12, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

1:00pm MDT

The Chidori that Electrified the West [AP]
You can Naruto run from your weeaboo past, but you can't Naruto hide.
Speakers
RF

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Video Game Improv with the 404s [AP]
You will laugh so hard with this special video game themed improv session by fan favourites, the 404s!
Speakers
T4

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Guest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:00pm MDT

Yukana Autograph Signing Session - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED [AP]
Japanese Seiyuu Yukana has voiced some of your favourite roles in anime, including C.C. in Code Gease and Tessa in Full Metal Panic, just to name a couple. Here is your chance to get an autograph on official Japanese-style Shikishi autograph board!

Tickets are required via Eventbrite: https://japaneseguests.eventbrite.ca/

Please note: Yukana is only able to provide her autograph on the shikishi boards, and not on attendee provided goods and merchandise.
Speakers
avatar for Yukana

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

Gundam Tales [AP]
An opportunity for experienced Gunpla Builder to share their custom builds.
Speakers
GH

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

1:00pm MDT

Learn to Play One Piece [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:00pm MDT

Pokémon Pictionary [AP]
Test your drawing skills and Pokémon knowledge in a game of Pictionary themed around Pokémon!
Speakers
S

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

1:00pm MDT

Quick-Time Event [AP]
Pop in to Otafest Mobile Gaming’s Quick-Time Events for bonus tickets on specific games.
Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:00pm MDT

The Ota Factor: Otafest Singing Contest Finals [AP]
Are you a fan of incredible vocal performances? Do you love watching talented singers compete for glory and recognition? The Ota Factor is where the community’s best vocalists come together to showcase their skills and compete for top honors! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy amazing live music and support local performers who are ready to give their best performance and sing their hearts out.

Best of all, the qualified panel of judges aren’t the only ones who get to choose the singer’s fate! You also get to vote and give your favourite performer the Audience's Choice prize! So come and enjoy these brilliant performances from passionate singers that are sure to entertain and move you, as they compete for the glory of being recognized as the best.
Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events

1:00pm MDT

My Tiny Senpai [AP]
Shinozaki is an office worker who is taken care of and coddled by his senior team member Shiori Katase: a gorgeous, profoundly kind, loving, and diminutive woman. Shinozaki certainly hopes that she's not doing it out of duty... but her joy of doing so increasingly exposes her feelings!
Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

1:00pm MDT

How it's Made - Cosplay Edition
Welcome to Otafest's Cosplay fair! This event is for cosplayers of all ages to come and learn about new techniques in crafting cosplay costumes, the art of cosplaying on stage, and so many more aspects of the craft. The event is fully interactive, like a science fair, but all about cosplaying! Come take a look at what our contributors have to share, learn something new, and make some new cosplay friends!
Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
South Building - Main Floor
  Official Otafest Content

1:00pm MDT

Otafest Charity Auction Hosted by Brendan Hunter [AP]
Our annual charity auction is back! Looking for the perfect way to blend your love of Japanese culture AND donate to a good cause? There is a way to do just that!

Our local mustachioed voice actor Brendan Hunter returns to helm the charity auction. Come on by and bid for your favorite items such as donated artwork, games, figurines, and more; all proceeds will be donated to Mamas for Mamas, a charity striving to help families in need! There's nothing like helping those in need, and this is sure to help you add one good deed to your bucket list!
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Official Otafest Content

1:00pm MDT

One Piece Tournament [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

1:30pm MDT

How to Become A Video Game Composer / Sound Designer [AP]
Do you want to write music or make audio for video games? Learn from a local award winning game composer/sound-designer on the in's and out's of what's needed to break into video game audio!
Speakers
DS

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

1:30pm MDT

Anime Spyfall [AP]
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!
Speakers
AS

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

1:30pm MDT

Amber Lee Connors @ Autograph Corner
Get Amber Lee Connors's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Lee Connors

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Ben Balmaceda @ Autograph Corner
Get Ben Balmaceda's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Balmaceda

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Michaela Jill Murphy @ Autograph Corner
Get Michaela Jill Murphy's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

1:30pm MDT

Mario Kart Tournament [AP]
Come compete in the Mario Kart tournament for your chance to earn tons of tickets! Bring your own controller, or use one of ours. Signups and game rules will be available day-of in Otafest Arcade. Please sign up prior to the tournament start time.
Sunday May 12, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

2:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Yu-Gi-Oh! [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

2:00pm MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Sunday May 12, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Marriott - Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

2:30pm MDT

Love Live! - Estella! Garden of Stars Live [AP]
Dive into spring with Vancouver's first Love Live! Superstar!! idol group, Estella! Join us for performances from every era of Love Live! and other iconic anime songs — don't forget your penlights!
Speakers
P

Sunday May 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

2:30pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café [AP] - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED
In need of a bite, how about some company to go with it? Perhaps you need a break from the crowds of otakus. Step inside the Maid and Butler Café and let our staff take care of you. Kawaii maids and kakkoii butlers will ensure you’re cared for and are ready to take to the floor with a stunning dance.

Unique, enticing entertainment, delicious treats and games await you. While we must part at the end of the event, we can immortalize our time together with not only an exclusive 2024 souvenir , but also a charity photo of you with our maids and butlers! We’ve missed you and hope we see you enjoying our kawaii café to the fullest!

Purchase your maid cafe ticket at https://maidcafe.eventbrite.ca/ - quantities are limited!
Sunday May 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

2:30pm MDT

A Sign of Affection [AP]
Yuki is a typical college student, whose world revolves around her friends, social media, and the latest sales. But when a chance encounter on a train leads to her meeting friend-of-a-friend and fellow student Itsuomi-san, her world starts to widen. But even though Itsuomi can speak three languages, sign language isn't one of them.
Sunday May 12, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod E2
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

2:30pm MDT

The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses [AP]
Komura has a crush on his bespectacled classmate, Mie, who sits next to him but he just can’t bring himself to talk to this strangely charming but forgetful girl. When Mie forgets her glasses, Komura-kun tries his best to help her.
Sunday May 12, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod E3
  Anime Showing
  • Age Rating AP

2:30pm MDT

Merch Collecting, Bootlegs and You! [AP]
Looking for tips for curating the anime merch collection of your dreams? Come on down to learn about finding merch, identifying bootlegs, and even creating your own ita bag to display it!
Speakers
AV

Sunday May 12, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

3:00pm MDT

Vivid Vision - Ask Me Anything & Autographs! [AP]
Here's your chance to ask veteran cosplayer, Vivid Vision, all about her cosplay, convention running, content creating and small-business experiences in the fan industry! She'll also be signing autographs in the back half of the panel!
Speakers
avatar for Vivid Vision

Sunday May 12, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Game that Tune [AP]
Think you know video game music? Come place your best guess as to where you’re heard that song before, and who knows - you may even earn some tickets!
Sunday May 12, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Cardfight!! Vanguard [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

3:00pm MDT

TRUE Superfan Meet & Greet - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED [AP]
Are you a TRUE super-fan? Here is your chance for a once-in-a-life-time superfan experience! This is a chance to chat with TRUE while also receiving priority access to her concert, a limited edition super fan badge with lanyard, group photo, and an exclusive TRUE poster signed by hers truly! Please note: Otafest reserves the right to refuse autographs on attendee-provided items we deem inappropriate.

Tickets are required via Eventbrite: https://japaneseguests.eventbrite.ca/
Speakers
avatar for TRUE

TRUE

Miho Karasawa, professionally known as TRUE, is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo. Since 2014, she debuted as TRUE and performed “UNISONIA”, the Opening theme song to the anime Buddy Complex. Since then, she has since performed the theme songs to several popular anime... Read More →

Sunday May 12, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Team Fight Tactics (TFT) Tournament [AP]
Come and join Otafest Mobile Gaming’s annual Team Fight Tactics tournament, featuring 32 spots for contestants and Otafest Arcade’s largest ticket payouts!
Sunday May 12, 2024 3:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

4:00pm MDT

Kendo Kata Demonstration [AP]
Ever wondered what it would be like to practice the Japanese martial art of kendo? Fend off your friends with a bamboo blade? This is your chance to find out!
Speakers
JL

Sunday May 12, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

Wotagei x Idol Random dance [AP]
Love dancing to idol music? Practiced your wotagei? Want to be in a space where the two forces are joined together? Come dance along to your favourite songs from J-Pop, Vocaloid, Vtuber's, and more!
Speakers
S

Sunday May 12, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

Learn to Play Weiss Schwarz [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

4:00pm MDT

The 404s x Otafest = Anime Improvaganza! [AP]
The convention may be winding down… But The 404s are here to WIND UP the audience for a grande finale show like no other! Join in with the team for a whole new show featuring tons of references to your favorite titles in anime fandom, and lots of opportunities for you to join in the fun!
Speakers
T4

Sunday May 12, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Guest Content, Main Events

4:00pm MDT

Mario Kart Tournament [AP]
Come compete in the Mario Kart tournament for your chance to earn tons of tickets! Bring your own controller, or use one of ours. Signups and game rules will be available day-of in Otafest Arcade. Please sign up prior to the tournament start time.
Sunday May 12, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

4:30pm MDT

Brendan Hunter @ Autograph Corner
Get Brendan Hunter's autograph at the Autograph Corner in the Exhibitor's Hall.
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter

Sunday May 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall)
  Guest Content

4:30pm MDT

Let's Talk Otome Games! [AP]
Ever heard of an otome game before? If you haven't, don't worry! The purpose of this panel is to share and learn about the wonderful world of choosing your own fictitious romance!
Speakers
BB

Sunday May 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

4:30pm MDT

Life After Con: Let's Talk Aftercare [AP]
Join the cosplay team from Red Kitten Productions team as they discuss how to care for yourself and your cosplays during and after a convention!
Speakers
H

Sunday May 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

4:30pm MDT

Maid & Butler Café [AP] - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED
In need of a bite, how about some company to go with it? Perhaps you need a break from the crowds of otakus. Step inside the Maid and Butler Café and let our staff take care of you. Kawaii maids and kakkoii butlers will ensure you’re cared for and are ready to take to the floor with a stunning dance.

Unique, enticing entertainment, delicious treats and games await you. While we must part at the end of the event, we can immortalize our time together with not only an exclusive 2024 souvenir , but also a charity photo of you with our maids and butlers! We’ve missed you and hope we see you enjoying our kawaii café to the fullest!

Purchase your maid cafe ticket at https://maidcafe.eventbrite.ca/ - quantities are limited!
Sunday May 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Telus 104 - 106
  Official Otafest Content

4:30pm MDT

Otafest Feedback Panel [AP]
Help us improve Otafest! Share your experiences over the weekend with staff - the good and the bad - so we can make Otafest even better next year.
Sunday May 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

4:30pm MDT

Mario Kart Tournament Stream [AP]
A live stream of the Mario Kart tournament on the big screen.
Sunday May 12, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (Otafest Arcade)
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

5:00pm MDT

Learn to Play One Piece [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Marriott - SunAlta
  Official Otafest Content, Otafest Arcade

5:30pm MDT

Dance Dance Revolution: Getting Started! [AP]
Learn the basics of getting started with the classic four-button rhythm game you play with your feet, such as a few gameplay tips as well as how you can take the DDR experience home!
Speakers
DL

Sunday May 12, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Disney Sing-Along [AP]
Do you like Disney songs? Do you like singing along to music so loud you lose your voice? Then come join us for the return of the Disney Sing-Along! This time with even BETTER music.
Speakers
M

Sunday May 12, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Lore and Behold: A Genshin Timeline [AP]
Have you ever been curious about Genshin but are too afraid to ask questions at this point? Then this is a panel for you. Contents may include: story and character lore from the Abyss to Fontaine.
Speakers
V

Sunday May 12, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Vtubing For Free! [AP]
You've seen those anime streamers all over the internet. Here's a peek behind the curtain, and how you can become a vtuber for free!
Speakers
C

Sunday May 12, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

7:00pm MDT

Closing Ceremonies [AP]
Sunday May 12, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events
 
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