Otafest 2025: Full Schedule

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12:30pm MDT

Cosplay Fashion Show & Skit Contest

Saturday May 17, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

Macleod BCD (Main Events)

Otafest's Premier Cosplay Contest! The dazzle of the costumes, the skill of the performers, and the anticipation of the judges decisions. Otafest is home to some of the best cosplayers in Western Canada, so come see what our contestants have to show this year. Registration for the Fashion Show is open on Saturday Morning in the Cosplay HQ, but space is limited! Sign up early if you want to participate!

Saturday May 17, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)

Official Otafest Content, Main Events

Age Rating AP
Tags Cosplay, Live Performance

5:00pm MDT

yanaginagi LIVE IN CONCERT!

Saturday May 17, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT

Macleod BCD (Main Events)

Otafest is so very pleased to present yanaginagi, live in concert! yanaginagi has performed theme songs for My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, Jormungand, Seraph of the End, and Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea, just to name a few. You won't want to miss the chance to hear this singer, song writer and music producer, live!

Speakers

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 →

Saturday May 17, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)

Guest Content, Main Events

Age Rating AP
Tags Live Performance

7:30pm MDT

AMV Contest 2025

Saturday May 17, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm MDT

Macleod BCD (Main Events)

Otafest's yearly AMV Contest featuring AMV from all over the world. Get ready to cast your vote and choose the audience favourite!

Saturday May 17, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)

Official Otafest Content, Main Events

Age Rating 14P
Tags AMVs

10:00pm MDT

The 404s Present: Last Pants Standing - The 18+ Comedy Show

Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00pm - 11:30pm MDT

Macleod BCD (Main Events)

Description: IT. IS. TIME... And Otafest will never be the same! The 404s' hilarious "after dark" show returns as never before, and gets you laughing in ways you can't possibly imagine, driven by your anime-inspired suggestions and otaku fandom ideas. Nothing is sacred, and no pants will be spared - bring your IDs for entry to this 18+ show and see who will survive with their dignities intact!

Speakers

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 10:00pm - 11:30pm MDT
Macleod BCD (Main Events)

Guest Content, Main Events

Age Rating 18+
Tags Live Performance