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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.

Guest Content [clear filter]
Friday, May 10
 

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!


Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (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

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

3:00pm MDT

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


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!


Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (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

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

3:00pm MDT

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


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

3:00pm MDT

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

Speakers

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

5:00pm MDT

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

Speakers

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)

5:00pm MDT

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


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

6:00pm MDT

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


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

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

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

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

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!


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

10:00am MDT

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


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

10:30am MDT

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


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

11:00am MDT

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

Speakers

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

1:00pm MDT

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


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

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

1:00pm MDT

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


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.


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

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

2:00pm MDT

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

Speakers

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

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

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!


Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (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!!


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

3:00pm MDT

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

Speakers

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


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

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

4:30pm 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!


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

5:00pm MDT

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

Speakers

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

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

5:00pm MDT

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


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

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

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

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

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

10:00pm MDT

Last Pants Standing: Nerdy, Naughty 18+ Comedy With The 404s [18+]
The infamous, jaw-dropping, PANTS-dropping, late-nite comedy show returns to Otafest! No anime, no manga, no game is safe as the 404s delightfully skewer everything we know and love about our fandom. Who will survive to the end of this tortuous comedy show? Bring your IDs to this 18+ show, and be ready because YOU will decide!

Speakers

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00pm - 11:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
 
Sunday, May 12
 

10:00am MDT

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


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

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.


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


Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (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

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

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

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

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

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Macleod A1-A4 (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

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

1:30pm MDT

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


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

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.


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

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

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

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

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

4:30pm MDT

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

Speakers

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