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Saturday, May 17
 

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive Open
Saturday May 17, 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!
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall) Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Dance Dance Revolution Free Play
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
Whether it's to old classics, anime or video game music, come show off your skills at rhythm games to everyone or have some casual fun! (Please take off your shoes before your performance!)
Speakers
JC
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Saturday May 17, 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.
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Acadia (Marriott)
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Saturday May 17, 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.
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Hillhurst (Marriott)
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Saturday May 17, 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.
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

11:00am MDT

Gunpla 30 Minute Speed Build - Beat the Clock!
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Acadia (Marriott)
Push past the limits of your skills and tools to see how fast you can snap together a 30-Minute Mission kit. Will you actually build your kit in under 30 minutes?
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Acadia (Marriott)
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

11:30am MDT

Hunter Ranking!
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
The Hunters association needs recruits to close the gates before gate breaks can occur. You have unlocked your power, the Hunter's association must test your power to properly rank and assign you.
Speakers
M
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

12:30pm MDT

Kids Dance Party
Saturday May 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Join Queen Elsa and Captain America for a dance party specially for kids! Practice dance moves and play dance games.
Speakers
SB
Saturday May 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

12:30pm MDT

Girl_DM_ - Isekai or Not?!
Saturday May 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Let's play Isekai or Not?! with Girl_DM_! Isekai or Not is an audience participation game where YOU must decide if the haphazard titles (and descriptions) are real series, or simply hallucinations. How well-versed are you in the realm of isekai?!
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 →
Saturday May 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

2:00pm MDT

Gojo and Maki Talk Jujutsu Kaisen! With Kaiji Tang and Allegra Clark
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Come and ask your questions to Kaiji Tang and Allegra Clark about all things JJK! But no spoilers!
Speakers
avatar for Allegra Clark

Allegra Clark

Allegra Clark is a trilingual actor and voiceover artist originally from New York City. After spending a childhood doing commercials and school plays in both French and English, Allegra studied theatre and Italian literature at Northwestern University. She is most known for voicing... Read More →
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Kaiji Tang

An avid lover of gaming and all things food-related, Kaiji Tang has been working as a voice actor in Los Angeles CA since 2007.In the world of video games, he has done such roles as Ichiban Kasuga (Yakuza: Like a Dragon), Eustace (Granblue Fantasy: Versus), Faust (Guilty Gear), Munehisa... Read More →
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

2:00pm MDT

Rie Tanaka Q&A Panel
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Here's your chance to ask veteran Japanese Seiyuu, Rie Tanaka, all about her experiences in the Japanese anime industry!
Speakers
avatar for Rie Tanaka

Rie Tanaka

Rie Tanaka is a veteran Japanese voice actress with over 25 years in the industry.She has voiced several iconic characters new and old, including Chii from Chobits, Yomi from Azumanga Daioh, Lacus Clyne from the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series, Hikari Kujou from Pretty Cure Max Heart... Read More →
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Guest Content

2:30pm MDT

DO YOU 404? Learning Fandom-Based Improv with The 404s
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Actors learn improv... And Nerds learn NERDPROV! Join The 404s in this workshop, where you will look behind the curtains of the comedy they bring to events around the country - and how the fandoms we all love power their shows. Learn some improv exercises, practice some stage games, and create a brand-new comedy team where YOU will lead the laughter!
Speakers
avatar for The 404s

The 404s

The 404s – Join Alberta’s own improv otaku as they make up hilarious scenes and sketches with no script, no preparation, and no idea what they’ll do. With your suggestions and anime-inspired situations powering every unique show, The 404s will keep you laughing all weekend long... Read More →
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Guest Content

2:30pm MDT

Anikurafest
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
Come join us as we bring the anikura experience to you with our DJ/VJ spinning non-stop and original tracks from anime, seiyuu, and visual novel
Speakers
SW
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

3:30pm MDT

So You're a Fan of Hoyo Games! A Q&A with Alejandro Saab
Saturday May 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Jing Yuan? Cyno? Anton Ivanov? The voice behind these wonderful characters is here to answer your questions! Come join him in this one-hour panel to dive into not only his Hoyoverse roles, but all of his other characters too!
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 →
Saturday May 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

3:30pm MDT

Pokemon Stuffie Stitching
Saturday May 17, 2025 3:30pm - 5:30pm 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
Saturday May 17, 2025 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

8:00pm MDT

Car Show
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
Did you hear a rumor about cars showing up at Otafest last year? Were you there? Did you know it was all a ploy to give the Chair a good scare? WELL THE CHAIR STRUCK BACK AND FORCED THE UNWITTING STAFF MEMBER WHO ORGANIZED IT TO DO IT AGAIN, OFFICIALLY. Additional responsibility is the evilest punishment.

Anyway come check out some cars. 
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Official Otafest Content
 
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