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Friday, May 16
 

10:00am MDT

Anime Things
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
Things you wouldn't expect a Transformer to turn into. Things Edward Elric should never transmute. Things a Pokémon Trainer should never shout out during a battle. Come check out all our Anime Things!
Speakers
FC
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
  Community 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

12:00pm MDT

Zapp's Spaceship of Love: Great Big Nerd Debate!
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Femboys vs. Tomboys? Is Smash Bros. a fighting game? Is it weird to own a dakimakura? Come watch our debaters argue the absurd, answering the most bizarre anime questions you wish you'd never asked!
Speakers
DE
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

12:30pm MDT

Name That Cry!
Friday May 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 206
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Do you have what it takes to earn the title of Pokémon master? If you said yes then come and play Guess that Cry!
Speakers
C
Friday May 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

The Second Annual Gundam Spelling Bee!
Friday May 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Acadia (Marriott)
The Gundam franchise has always come up with some odd names. Can you spell them correctly? Come and join us in being the best speller of the Universal Century!
Friday May 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Acadia (Marriott)
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

1:30pm MDT

Name that Neko
Friday May 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
If you're a feline fanatic like us, come play Name That Neko! Perhaps you'll discover new anime that highlights these adorable little creatures called cats and maybe win some prizes along the way!
Speakers
EK
Friday May 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

3:00pm MDT

Anime Name Game
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
The Anime version of Celebrity Name Game is back! Bring a partner and challenge yourselves to this fast-paced, name guessing game.
Speakers
AS
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

4:30pm MDT

Is This an Otome?
Friday May 16, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 206
The game show where we compare otome and joseimuke games. Fangirling applicable, prizes included.
Speakers
L
Friday May 16, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

5:00pm MDT

Change The Game! - Game Changer @ Otafest
Friday May 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
If you've ever seen Game Changer, the only game show where the game changes every show, then you'll definitely understand what's gonna happen here! There will be moments of audience participation.
Speakers
JM
Friday May 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

6:00pm MDT

Anime Feud
Friday May 16, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm MDT
Glen 206
Have you ever watched Family Feud and thought "huh. that would be interesting if it was Anime"? What about participating in that idea? Well, now's your chance! We've got the crunch you've been craving
Speakers
MB
Friday May 16, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

8:30pm MDT

The Great Anime Debate 2.0
Friday May 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Telus 103
Best anime of all time? The best waifus or husbands? In this panel we'll be debating these unanswered questions with our contestants and among the hosts and YOU will be the one to decide the outcome!
Speakers
AT
Friday May 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

8:30pm MDT

Waifu Wars!
Friday May 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Everyone has a favourite waifu, but now you need to prove your worth to them through this challenging and fun game show style battle against players and their waifus to see who's waifu reigns supreme~
Speakers
BL
Friday May 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

Rebuild of GTAHM* 3.0+1.0: You dig (Giant) Robots
Friday May 16, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 206
*GTAHM means Guess that Anime Hell Mode.



This panel glows with an awesome power!



Its burning grip tells me to quiz you!



TAKE THIS!



MY LOVE, MY ANGER, AND ALL OF MY SORROW!



SHINING FINGER!
Speakers
IS
Friday May 16, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

10:30pm MDT

Guess That Poorly Described Anime BUT BETTER
Friday May 16, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Do you think you know anime more than your fellow weebs? Then welcome to our panel where we'll be describing YOUR favourite anime in the absolute worst ways possible.
Speakers
AT
Friday May 16, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

10:30pm MDT

Hoyo After Dark
Friday May 16, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Come join us once again for Hoyo After Dark! Join your host March 7th and her friends for fun and games!
Speakers
K
Friday May 16, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

GEOPARDY: The Legally Distinct Genshin Trivia Game
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 206
Come together and participate in light-hearted trivia centred around Genshin Impact! Friendly for new and long-time players alike, showcase your knowledge of lore, characters, locations, and more!
Speakers
A
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content
 
Saturday, May 17
 

10:00am MDT

Dad Battle
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
We have a mission. To figure out the best fictional dad in all of history. Join us in a bracket style competition to find a new father to adopt us all!
Speakers
M
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

OtaSquid Game
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Outdoor Stage
Think you can beat all the trials from the show Squid Game? Well, prove it. Here's your chance to win that tasty, tasty grand prize, but you'll have to defeat all the other players first. Good luck.
Speakers
ET
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

10:30am MDT

Anime Jeopardy!
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Want to test your knowledge for fun and prizes and prove how much of an otaku you really are? Get chosen from the audience and compete for the right to be called the ultimate Anime Jeopardy champion!
Speakers
RM
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Official Otafest 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

1:00pm MDT

Pokémon Master Quiz
Saturday May 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 206
Do you think you have what it takes to become a Pokémon Trivia Master?
Speakers
JG
Saturday May 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

1:00pm MDT

Wheel of Anime
Saturday May 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
The Wheel of Anime returns to Otafest for its 10th year! Come take a chance to spin the wheel and solve the puzzles in this classic game show!
Speakers
AS
Saturday May 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

2:30pm MDT

Drawing Pokémon from Memory
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 206
Watch as contestants try to draw Pokémon from memory. The results may be a bit... interesting, but the most accurate drawing wins a sticker each round. Come join the fun and watch the chaos unfold!
Speakers
GO
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

What Is That Gundam?
Saturday May 17, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Acadia (Marriott)
How much do you know of mecha or Gundam? Is your knowledge vast enough to tell apart each mecha or mobile suit? Come join us at our panel to test your knowledge of the history of Gundam.
Saturday May 17, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Acadia (Marriott)
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

4:30pm MDT

FFXIV Gold Saucer
Saturday May 17, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Returning for a second year - Come test your knowledge for amazing prizes (both official and fan made)! Includes 2 cactpot lotto draws! Come early to increase your chances of playing.
Speakers
CL
Saturday May 17, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

6:30pm MDT

Name That Tune:Nostalgia Edition!
Saturday May 17, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Think you know anime theme songs? Turn back time and test your knowledge with Name That Tune! Subbed, dubbed, we've got all your nostalgia favourites.
Speakers
RS
Saturday May 17, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Official Otafest Content

6:30pm MDT

Anime Quiplash!
Saturday May 17, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
One of the most popular Jackbox games is back for the second year! Bring your phone and join in!
Speakers
BH
Saturday May 17, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

8:00pm MDT

Zapp's Spaceship of Love: Great Big PERV Debate!
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Are feet or armpits sexier? Do tentacles feel guilt? Who is a better romantic partner: Wario or Waluigi? We have no idea. Seriously, this is hard. Come watch us debate anime's most perverted topics!
Speakers
DE
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

8:30pm MDT

Anime Caption This
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Get ready to meme, social network, and caption some hilarious and awkward pictures in Anime Caption This!
Speakers
TB
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

8:30pm MDT

Now That's Farfetch'd! The Pokemon Improv Gameshow
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Have some laughs and some prizes as we come up with answers on the spot to a variety of whacky situations in the Pokémon universe! Would you drink the Squirtle water? Find out here!
Speakers
AR
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

AO3 Stats Guess That Fandom
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00pm - Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
"Guess that fandom" from a list of tags, ships, and other statistics from the popular fan fiction site, Archive Of Our Own (AO3). Bring your phone; we're playing KAHOOT!
Speakers
C
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00pm - Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

JoJo's Music Adventure
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00pm - Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 205
Do you like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure? Do you like music? Strike a pose and flex your trivia muscles with us. In this panel, all is a JoJo's reference!
Speakers
J
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00pm - Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content
 
Sunday, May 18
 

10:00am MDT

Dad Jokes
Sunday May 18, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Do you think you have the worst silly jokes? I don't know, we've heard some pretty dad- I mean bad- ones. Come show me what you've got!
Speakers
M
Sunday May 18, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Fake Artist Goes To Otafest
Sunday May 18, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 203 / 204
The Fake Artist returns! Players are collectively drawing a picture, but one doesn't know what they are supposed to draw. Will they be caught? Come give it a try, new artists selected every round.
Speakers
S
Sunday May 18, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

GardenPardy
Sunday May 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
Join us for a fun, fast-paced jeopardy-style game show based on our beloved Gardenscapes! Show off your Scapes knowledge (or lack thereof) as there are prizes!
Speakers
M
Sunday May 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

Pokémon Pictionary
Sunday May 18, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 206
Pictionary with Pokémon!
Speakers
S
Sunday May 18, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

1:30pm MDT

Anime EDGE
Sunday May 18, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Anime EDGE makes its triumphant return to Otafest. Players are pushed to the limits in this random, no holds barred competition. Are you ready to go to the Anime EDGE?
Speakers
FC
Sunday May 18, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

3:30pm MDT

FFXIV Gold Saucer - Dawntrail edition
Sunday May 18, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Spoiler warning for Dawntrail! Come test your knowledge (specifically to the newest expansion) for amazing prizes (both official and fan made)! Includes 2 cactpot lotto draws!
Speakers
CL
Sunday May 18, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

Professor Laytonites Unite!
Sunday May 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Come fellow Laytonites! Let us do puzzles together. And please prove to me I'm not the only person who has played this game? There will be prizes, suspense, intrigue! Show off your brain girl.
Speakers
RM
Sunday May 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Banana God's In Jeopardy
Sunday May 18, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Hark! We're doing Deathmatch Jeopardy. That's how you play Jeopardy right? I'll take yes for over 9,000 Alex. Nobody knows what it means but it's provocative.

We've got prizes and surprises. Kachow!
Speakers
RM
Sunday May 18, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content
 
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