The schedule is subject to update- remember to check back often!
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.
Unleash your character! Cosplaying and tabletop RPGs share a common passion for storytelling and character expression. Join us as we explore how cosplaying a character can enhance your experience!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Have you ever seen those crazy Japanese commercials? Do you think you can guess what's being sold in these crazy ads? Test your knowledge against the audience to win fabulous prizes!* *Not Guaranteed
Once again, it is time to come forth, devout holosimps and holobros. The time has come to hear the gospel of our beloved idols! Participation in worship highly encourages penlights ;)
Come watch our degenerates debate the perverse, the lascivious, and the highly inappropriate, in this special 18+ adult only extra spicy edition of the Great Big Nerd Debate!
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!
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.
