Otafest
@otafest.com
Calgary's anime festival!
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🚨 Artist Alley Applications are opening soon🚨
Mark your calendars for 📅 Friday, November 14th, 10AM MST so you can head on over and check out otafest.com/artists for all those juicy details!
🚨 NEW THIS YEAR 🚨
Single Day Tables! *
Check out the site for more info 👀
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Mark your calendars for 📅 Friday, November 14th, 10AM MST so you can head on over and check out otafest.com/artists for all those juicy details!
🚨 NEW THIS YEAR 🚨
Single Day Tables! *
Check out the site for more info 👀
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November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨 Artist Alley Applications are opening soon🚨
Mark your calendars for 📅 Friday, November 14th, 10AM MST so you can head on over and check out otafest.com/artists for all those juicy details!
🚨 NEW THIS YEAR 🚨
Single Day Tables! *
Check out the site for more info 👀
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Mark your calendars for 📅 Friday, November 14th, 10AM MST so you can head on over and check out otafest.com/artists for all those juicy details!
🚨 NEW THIS YEAR 🚨
Single Day Tables! *
Check out the site for more info 👀
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🚨 Panel applications are now open! 🚨
Showcase your passions and creativity! Whether it's a game show, educational talk, competition, or something brand new, we want YOU! This is your platform and time to shine!🌟
▶️ PANELISTS, GO HERE: otafest.com/panelists
Showcase your passions and creativity! Whether it's a game show, educational talk, competition, or something brand new, we want YOU! This is your platform and time to shine!🌟
▶️ PANELISTS, GO HERE: otafest.com/panelists
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🚨 Panel applications are now open! 🚨
Showcase your passions and creativity! Whether it's a game show, educational talk, competition, or something brand new, we want YOU! This is your platform and time to shine!🌟
▶️ PANELISTS, GO HERE: otafest.com/panelists
Showcase your passions and creativity! Whether it's a game show, educational talk, competition, or something brand new, we want YOU! This is your platform and time to shine!🌟
▶️ PANELISTS, GO HERE: otafest.com/panelists
💭 Have you ever wanted to see a certain series/fandom Cosplay Meetup on the schedule during Otafest?! You could make that happen!
🚨 Cosplay Meetup Applications are now open until February 11, 2026!
📝 For more information and to submit a Meetup application, visit: otafest.com/meetups/
🚨 Cosplay Meetup Applications are now open until February 11, 2026!
📝 For more information and to submit a Meetup application, visit: otafest.com/meetups/
November 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
💭 Have you ever wanted to see a certain series/fandom Cosplay Meetup on the schedule during Otafest?! You could make that happen!
🚨 Cosplay Meetup Applications are now open until February 11, 2026!
📝 For more information and to submit a Meetup application, visit: otafest.com/meetups/
🚨 Cosplay Meetup Applications are now open until February 11, 2026!
📝 For more information and to submit a Meetup application, visit: otafest.com/meetups/
WELCOME HOWARD TO OTAFEST!
Howard Wang is a voice actor and video game developer!
Howard has lent his voice to Xie Lian in Heaven Official’s Blessing, Langa Hasegawa in SK8 the Infinity, Luka in Honkai: Star Rail, Narciso Anasui in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean,
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October 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
WELCOME HOWARD TO OTAFEST!
Howard Wang is a voice actor and video game developer!
Howard has lent his voice to Xie Lian in Heaven Official’s Blessing, Langa Hasegawa in SK8 the Infinity, Luka in Honkai: Star Rail, Narciso Anasui in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean,
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⚠️ CAUTION⚠️
Watch those email addresses!
Scams are on the rise and all official Otafest communications will always come from an ⭐@otafest.com⭐ email address.
Please be vigilant and don't send information or money to anyone claiming to be us - and report spam whenever possible!
Watch those email addresses!
Scams are on the rise and all official Otafest communications will always come from an ⭐@otafest.com⭐ email address.
Please be vigilant and don't send information or money to anyone claiming to be us - and report spam whenever possible!
September 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
⚠️ CAUTION⚠️
Watch those email addresses!
Scams are on the rise and all official Otafest communications will always come from an ⭐@otafest.com⭐ email address.
Please be vigilant and don't send information or money to anyone claiming to be us - and report spam whenever possible!
Watch those email addresses!
Scams are on the rise and all official Otafest communications will always come from an ⭐@otafest.com⭐ email address.
Please be vigilant and don't send information or money to anyone claiming to be us - and report spam whenever possible!
‼️ ATTENTION!‼️
Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 (tomorrow WOOO)
📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us!
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Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 (tomorrow WOOO)
📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us!
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August 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
‼️ ATTENTION!‼️
Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 (tomorrow WOOO)
📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us!
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Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 (tomorrow WOOO)
📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us!
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‼️ ATTENTION!‼️
Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 !
📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us!
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Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 !
📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us!
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August 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
‼️ ATTENTION!‼️
Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 !
📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us!
🧵
Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 !
📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us!
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The Otafest Pokémon League is looking for new challengers to take on the mantle of Gym Leader.
If you are interested in becoming part of a real-life Pokémon League, apply today through this link:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We are accepting applications until June 6th at midnight!
If you are interested in becoming part of a real-life Pokémon League, apply today through this link:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We are accepting applications until June 6th at midnight!
May 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Otafest Pokémon League is looking for new challengers to take on the mantle of Gym Leader.
If you are interested in becoming part of a real-life Pokémon League, apply today through this link:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We are accepting applications until June 6th at midnight!
If you are interested in becoming part of a real-life Pokémon League, apply today through this link:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We are accepting applications until June 6th at midnight!
Starting another year fresh, huh? We'll take those odds.
OUR THEME FOR 2026.... [ スケバン (DELINQUENTS) ]
Taking inspiration and going against tradition, Seph and Aurora place their freedom and self-expression above all else in their newest class.
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OUR THEME FOR 2026.... [ スケバン (DELINQUENTS) ]
Taking inspiration and going against tradition, Seph and Aurora place their freedom and self-expression above all else in their newest class.
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May 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Starting another year fresh, huh? We'll take those odds.
OUR THEME FOR 2026.... [ スケバン (DELINQUENTS) ]
Taking inspiration and going against tradition, Seph and Aurora place their freedom and self-expression above all else in their newest class.
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OUR THEME FOR 2026.... [ スケバン (DELINQUENTS) ]
Taking inspiration and going against tradition, Seph and Aurora place their freedom and self-expression above all else in their newest class.
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Here are the Gunpla Builder World Cup Qualifiers and Winner for Southern Alberta!
Otafest held its first GBWC sanctioned event this past weekend!
Winner: Shin Ryuusei Kochouken! Blazing Dragon Gundam! by Earl Oledan
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Otafest held its first GBWC sanctioned event this past weekend!
Winner: Shin Ryuusei Kochouken! Blazing Dragon Gundam! by Earl Oledan
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May 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Here are the Gunpla Builder World Cup Qualifiers and Winner for Southern Alberta!
Otafest held its first GBWC sanctioned event this past weekend!
Winner: Shin Ryuusei Kochouken! Blazing Dragon Gundam! by Earl Oledan
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Otafest held its first GBWC sanctioned event this past weekend!
Winner: Shin Ryuusei Kochouken! Blazing Dragon Gundam! by Earl Oledan
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And now... The Gunpla Hanger WINNERS OF 2025!!
Youth Category - Zaku Creeper’s Ambush! By: Frederick Pompu
Small Category - Smol boys By: Garrett Leek
Medium Category and "People's Choice" Award - MGSD Barbatos By: Adrian Lim
Large and "Fully Loaded" Award - MGEX Strike Freedom By: Jerry Chen
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Youth Category - Zaku Creeper’s Ambush! By: Frederick Pompu
Small Category - Smol boys By: Garrett Leek
Medium Category and "People's Choice" Award - MGSD Barbatos By: Adrian Lim
Large and "Fully Loaded" Award - MGEX Strike Freedom By: Jerry Chen
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May 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
And now... The Gunpla Hanger WINNERS OF 2025!!
Youth Category - Zaku Creeper’s Ambush! By: Frederick Pompu
Small Category - Smol boys By: Garrett Leek
Medium Category and "People's Choice" Award - MGSD Barbatos By: Adrian Lim
Large and "Fully Loaded" Award - MGEX Strike Freedom By: Jerry Chen
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Youth Category - Zaku Creeper’s Ambush! By: Frederick Pompu
Small Category - Smol boys By: Garrett Leek
Medium Category and "People's Choice" Award - MGSD Barbatos By: Adrian Lim
Large and "Fully Loaded" Award - MGEX Strike Freedom By: Jerry Chen
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2025 was a dream in synthwave... 🌆
It was only yesterday when we were grabbin' tickets in the Otafest Arcade.
🎟️ Were you *THAT* ticket fiend? 🎟️
🤜 Or did you just wanna get down with the rhythm of the beat with Miku?🤛
Take a look at what our arcade staff whipped up for us this year! 📹
It was only yesterday when we were grabbin' tickets in the Otafest Arcade.
🎟️ Were you *THAT* ticket fiend? 🎟️
🤜 Or did you just wanna get down with the rhythm of the beat with Miku?🤛
Take a look at what our arcade staff whipped up for us this year! 📹
May 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
2025 was a dream in synthwave... 🌆
It was only yesterday when we were grabbin' tickets in the Otafest Arcade.
🎟️ Were you *THAT* ticket fiend? 🎟️
🤜 Or did you just wanna get down with the rhythm of the beat with Miku?🤛
Take a look at what our arcade staff whipped up for us this year! 📹
It was only yesterday when we were grabbin' tickets in the Otafest Arcade.
🎟️ Were you *THAT* ticket fiend? 🎟️
🤜 Or did you just wanna get down with the rhythm of the beat with Miku?🤛
Take a look at what our arcade staff whipped up for us this year! 📹
Our goal was.... 15000....
And we got....
💲 4 8, 7 4 1
LETSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
May 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Our goal was.... 15000....
And we got....
💲 4 8, 7 4 1
LETSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
its over
go home
why are you still here?
i know.
we miss you, too.
see you in 2026........
otafe.st/tickets
go home
why are you still here?
i know.
we miss you, too.
see you in 2026........
otafe.st/tickets
May 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
its over
go home
why are you still here?
i know.
we miss you, too.
see you in 2026........
otafe.st/tickets
go home
why are you still here?
i know.
we miss you, too.
see you in 2026........
otafe.st/tickets
❗ CLOSING CEREMONIES ANNOUNCEMENT❗
SPECIAL GUEST FOR 2026
OTAFEST, PLEASE WELCOME KIRA BUCKLAND!
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SPECIAL GUEST FOR 2026
OTAFEST, PLEASE WELCOME KIRA BUCKLAND!
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May 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
❗ CLOSING CEREMONIES ANNOUNCEMENT❗
SPECIAL GUEST FOR 2026
OTAFEST, PLEASE WELCOME KIRA BUCKLAND!
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SPECIAL GUEST FOR 2026
OTAFEST, PLEASE WELCOME KIRA BUCKLAND!
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Due to weather conditions, the last of outdoor performances will be moved to the Exhibitor Hall prefunction area.
We thank everyone, including our performers for their patience with both the sudden changes and their adaptability to the weather.
We thank everyone, including our performers for their patience with both the sudden changes and their adaptability to the weather.
May 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Due to weather conditions, the last of outdoor performances will be moved to the Exhibitor Hall prefunction area.
We thank everyone, including our performers for their patience with both the sudden changes and their adaptability to the weather.
We thank everyone, including our performers for their patience with both the sudden changes and their adaptability to the weather.
Due to weather conditions, All Cosplay Meetups are moved indoors to hallway between M-Lounge and Gunpla Hangar of Marriott (from elevators go to the right, but not through the doors).
May 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Due to weather conditions, All Cosplay Meetups are moved indoors to hallway between M-Lounge and Gunpla Hangar of Marriott (from elevators go to the right, but not through the doors).
Special shoutout to ENDLESS ERA GAMING! This year they are joining us at Otafest, hosting our Arcade Stage inside the Macleod A room!
Join the excitement with Endless ERA Gaming!
We specialize in Event Services, Broadcast production, Content Creation and more!
Join the excitement with Endless ERA Gaming!
We specialize in Event Services, Broadcast production, Content Creation and more!
May 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Special shoutout to ENDLESS ERA GAMING! This year they are joining us at Otafest, hosting our Arcade Stage inside the Macleod A room!
Join the excitement with Endless ERA Gaming!
We specialize in Event Services, Broadcast production, Content Creation and more!
Join the excitement with Endless ERA Gaming!
We specialize in Event Services, Broadcast production, Content Creation and more!
Wanna feel the wind in your hair? Some rain for that epic cliffhanger ending to your anime food run?
BIRD's got you covered!
Last day to use OTAFEST25 promo code for an exclusive discount on your ride!
BIRD's got you covered!
Last day to use OTAFEST25 promo code for an exclusive discount on your ride!
May 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Wanna feel the wind in your hair? Some rain for that epic cliffhanger ending to your anime food run?
BIRD's got you covered!
Last day to use OTAFEST25 promo code for an exclusive discount on your ride!
BIRD's got you covered!
Last day to use OTAFEST25 promo code for an exclusive discount on your ride!
Due to weather conditions, the Yosoca performance will be moved indoors to the Exhibitor prefunction hall.
The performance will begin at 1:00PM.
The performance will begin at 1:00PM.
May 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Due to weather conditions, the Yosoca performance will be moved indoors to the Exhibitor prefunction hall.
The performance will begin at 1:00PM.
The performance will begin at 1:00PM.
The Kingdom Hearts Cosplay Meetup at 11:30 AM will be moved indoors to the hallway between M-Lounge and Gunpla Hangar, due to unpredictable inclement weather.
May 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Kingdom Hearts Cosplay Meetup at 11:30 AM will be moved indoors to the hallway between M-Lounge and Gunpla Hangar, due to unpredictable inclement weather.
You are all amazing.
We're out. We're complete. You completed us.
Superfan tickets are all claimed by you.
We love you.
SEE YOU AT CLOSING CEREMONIES
We're out. We're complete. You completed us.
Superfan tickets are all claimed by you.
We love you.
SEE YOU AT CLOSING CEREMONIES
May 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
You are all amazing.
We're out. We're complete. You completed us.
Superfan tickets are all claimed by you.
We love you.
SEE YOU AT CLOSING CEREMONIES
We're out. We're complete. You completed us.
Superfan tickets are all claimed by you.
We love you.
SEE YOU AT CLOSING CEREMONIES
Due to the unpredictable weather conditions, the next Idol performance will be moved into the prefunction area of the Exhibitor Hall.
The performance is set to start at 10:30AM.
The performance is set to start at 10:30AM.
May 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Due to the unpredictable weather conditions, the next Idol performance will be moved into the prefunction area of the Exhibitor Hall.
The performance is set to start at 10:30AM.
The performance is set to start at 10:30AM.
The People's Choice poll for the Gunpla Hangar is now open and will close at 3 PM tomorrow!!
CAST YOUR VOTE!!! Here's a QR code for your sharing convenience!
Direct Link: pollforall.com/pkvjv687
CAST YOUR VOTE!!! Here's a QR code for your sharing convenience!
Direct Link: pollforall.com/pkvjv687
May 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The People's Choice poll for the Gunpla Hangar is now open and will close at 3 PM tomorrow!!
CAST YOUR VOTE!!! Here's a QR code for your sharing convenience!
Direct Link: pollforall.com/pkvjv687
CAST YOUR VOTE!!! Here's a QR code for your sharing convenience!
Direct Link: pollforall.com/pkvjv687
Taiko performance is moving to the Exhibitor Hall prefunction area outside halls C and D.
The performance will begin at 4PM.
The performance will begin at 4PM.
May 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Taiko performance is moving to the Exhibitor Hall prefunction area outside halls C and D.
The performance will begin at 4PM.
The performance will begin at 4PM.