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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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Friday, May 10
 

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

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

1:00pm MDT

Lip Sync For Your Life [14P]
Do you think you have what it takes to Lip Sync for Your Life? We'll be the judge of that.
Speakers
SM

Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community 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

5:00pm MDT

The History and Mythology Behind the Final Fantasy Summons [14P]
A look at the roots of the summons within the Final Fantasy games, and their real life counterparts.
Speakers
TF

Friday May 10, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  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

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

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

11:00pm MDT

Spill the Tea [MP]
Gather with fellow con-goers and enjoy a complimentary (sealed) cup of tea over delightfully dramatic con stories of the past. Share your own or sit back and listen to the tales with your new friends!
Speakers
ET

Friday May 10, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday May 11, 2024 12:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content
 
Saturday, May 11
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8:30pm MDT

Caption This [MP]
Get ready to meme, social network, and caption some hilarious and awkward pictures in Anime Caption This!
Speakers
HK

Saturday May 11, 2024 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

10:30pm MDT

Yaoi Panel [MP]
Welcome to the Yaoi Panel! New to boy's love? Great! Already a seasoned veteran? Even better! Come, join us and learn more about Yaoi Culture and Boy's Love. Let's play some fun games too!
Speakers
Y

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:30pm - Sunday May 12, 2024 12:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content
 
Sunday, May 12
 

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

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

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

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

5:00pm MDT

Waifu Wars [14P]
Think YOUR waifu is the best? Wanna prove it? Come show us how your waifu makes the best waifu through such ridiculous scenarios like "who is the best cereal mascot". Impress the judges and win!
Speakers
BL

Sunday May 12, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content
 
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