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Friday, May 16
 

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive Open
Friday May 16, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall) Pre-function
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 favourite 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 16, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall) Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Dungeons & Dunces
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Are you a reckless D&D player or a long-suffering DM? Come share your stories of tabletop gaming - from utter, tragic failure to the most unexpected of triumphs, we want to hear them here!
Speakers
HD
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Idol Random Dance
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Outdoor Stage
Love Idols? Want to dance along to some of your favourite dances? Come to Idol Random Dance to get your groove on and show your stuff!
Speakers
NB
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Iron Cosplay
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 206
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 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 206
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Acadia (Marriott)
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 16, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Acadia (Marriott)
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Hillhurst (Marriott)
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 16, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Hillhurst (Marriott)
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
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 16, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Q&A with Joe Zieja
Friday May 16, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Curious about how Joe got into voice acting? Or do you have a burning question about characters he voiced? Come join him in this one-hour panel to dive into your questions and discuss some of his most significant voice roles.
Speakers
avatar for Joe Zieja

Joe Zieja

Joe Zieja is a voice actor, author, and educator in Los Angeles. You’ve heard him in Genshin Impact (Wriothesley), Fire Emblem Three Houses (Claude Von Riegan), Persona 3 Reload (Kenji Tomochika), Starfield (Denis Averin), Just Cause 4 (Cesar), Star Fox Zero, The Battle Begins (Fox... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

11:30am MDT

ANIME! A Game of Bingo
Friday May 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Come compete against one another in an anime inspired game of BINGO for some fun prizes!
Speakers
M
Friday May 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Lip Sync For Your Life
Friday May 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Think you've got what it takes to Lip Sync For Your Life? We'll be the judge of that.
Speakers
SM
Friday May 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

1:30pm MDT

yanaginagi! A Q&A Panel!
Friday May 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 205
Here's your chance to ask Japanese singer, songwriter & music producer, yanaginagi, all about her experiences in the Japanese anime industry!
Speakers
avatar for yanaginagi

yanaginagi

yanaginagi (やなぎなぎ) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and solo artist.She began to produce music in 2006 and released several self-produced songs and albums.  In 2009, she was invited to be the vocalist for the music producer “supercell” under the name of “nagi”.yanaginagi... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Guest Content

2:00pm MDT

The Ota Factor: Otafest Singing Contest Preliminaries
Friday May 16, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 206
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 honours! 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 16, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Official Otafest Content

3:00pm MDT

Girl_DM_ - Ask me Anything!
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
So you want to be a V-tuber yourself? Here's your chance to ask Girl_DM_ some tips & tricks!
Speakers
avatar for Girl_DM_

Girl_DM_

Girl_dm_ Is a Canadian independent vtuber. Since starting her streaming career in 2020, she’s been known for her affection for Minesweeper and mayonnaise. This catgirl villainess enjoys playing a wide variety of games, singing (check her out on Spotify!), and tormenting her friends.Her... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Pokemon Stuffie Stitching
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Come make your own Pokémon plushie! All skill levels welcome. Pre-registration at the Pokémon League Room! 50 spots available!
Speakers
KB
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

4:30pm MDT

CyYu Tech Support! A Q&A w/ CyYuVtuber aka Alejandro Saab
Friday May 16, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Tech support? Look no further than the Cyborg Seiyu, CyYu aka Alejandro Saab! Got questions for him about VTubing? About his VTuber? Or do you have questions about the characters he voiced? Come join him in this one-hour panel to talk about his roles and VTubing!
Speakers
avatar for Alejandro Saab

Alejandro Saab

Alejandro Saab is a professional voice actor as well as content creator known as either KaggyFilms or CyYuVtuber. And from time to time will sing song covers under the name We.BHe’s best known for voicing characters such as Cyno in Genshin Impact, Leon in Pokémon Journeys, Yuri... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

6:00pm MDT

CottontailVA Meet & Greet
Friday May 16, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Come meet CottontailVA with your fellow adoring fans! Must be 18+ to attend!
Speakers
avatar for CottontailVA

CottontailVA

CottontailVA is a Vtuber, Voice Actress, ASMRtist, and Singer best known for her charisma, quick wit, and bunny girl persona.Based in Canada, she started her content creation journey as a voice actress. Stuffed into a cramped closet and recording on a cheap microphone, she took on... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

6:30pm MDT

How Come You Can't Dance Yet?
Friday May 16, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
3rd time's the charm, welcome back to our panel, you will now be blessed with dancing skills~ Join us for a short tutorial and a K-pop random dance for everyone to enjoy.
Speakers
A
Friday May 16, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

8:00pm MDT

Chadimus Presents: Let's Make a Shonen Battle Arc!
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Glen 206
Do you want to make the GREATEST Shonen Battle Arc of ALL TIME?? Come to this amazing story creation panel, hosted by Chadimus and Jakob Dawson, and make PEAK FICTION with everyone in the audience!
Speakers
C
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

Otafest AMPLIFIED: The Rave with DJ Advanced Ratio
Friday May 16, 2025 9:30pm - 11:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
Come dance the night away at Otafest AMPLIFIED, featuring local legend: DJ Advanced Ratio!
Speakers
avatar for DJ AdvanceRatio

DJ AdvanceRatio

AdvanceRatio is a Calgary-based DJ and producer with a passion for Japanese pop-culture, especially Vocaloid and idol music. His high-energy blend of hard dance sounds with anime, Vocaloid and Jpop tunes has helped him thrill crowds from the West Coast all the way to Tokyo.... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 9:30pm - 11:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)
  Official Otafest Content, Main Events
 
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