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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

12:00pm MDT

From Idea to Edit: How to Plan and Create Content
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Are you interested in learning how to create better videos? In this panel, we'll discuss how to bring your ideas to life, filming/audio techniques and editing tricks to elevate your content.
Speakers
MH
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  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

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

5:30pm MDT

Dork Tales Presents: Worldbuilding 101
Friday May 16, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Join the cast of Dork Tales as we lead you through a fully interactive worldbuilding session! With the help of our audience, we'll create a unique world from scratch complete with history, conflicts,
Speakers
KC
Friday May 16, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

7:30pm MDT

Dork Tales Presents: How To Start an Actual Play RPG Channel
Friday May 16, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 205
So, you want to start an Actual Play RPG channel? Let the cast of Dork Tales help you! With seven years as a TTRPG channel Twitch and YouTube, we're here to answer all your questions!
Speakers
KC
Friday May 16, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

9:00pm MDT

Japanese Music Recommendation Corner
Friday May 16, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 205
Do you like Japanese music? Do you want to broaden your horizons? Do you want to impresses everyone on the aux cord? Then this panel is for you! Come learn & talk about music with like-minded people!
Speakers
Q
Friday May 16, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

Anime That Destroys The Soul
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 205
Have you ever had your heart torn to shreds by anime? well fear more because all these recommendations will do the same thing.
Speakers
M
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content
 
Saturday, May 17
 

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

12:00pm MDT

Make Your Own Mini-Doujinshi!
Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 205
Join us for a workshop where you create a mini doujinshi from one sheet of paper in less than 90 minutes! No art experience required, and materials are provided.
Speakers
A
Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community 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

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

6:00pm MDT

Two Rooms and a Boom
Saturday May 17, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
In this hidden identity game, two teams of players battle to help or hinder a presidential assassination. Who is the president? And who is the assassin? And can you trust who people say they are?
Speakers
MC
Saturday May 17, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

7:30pm MDT

3D Modeling for Cosplay: From Concept to Creation
Saturday May 17, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm MDT
Glen 205
3D Modeling for Cosplay: From Concept to Creation

Explore every stage of 3D modeling for cosplay, from concept to print-ready designs.
Speakers
BD
Saturday May 17, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

OK Weeaboomer: A Restrospective of Retro Anime
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 205
Do you miss the look of retro anime? Do you still watch your worn-out bootleg tapes on a CRT? Are you just an old soul? Come join a bunch of like-minded weirdos for a celebration of the classics!
Speakers
J
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  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
 

10:30am MDT

Sashiko Embroidery: Functional & Fashionable
Sunday May 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
What style of stitching that's intricate, yet functional? This style of embroidery dates back four centuries ago! Come learn about the art (and practicality) of sashiko that's become popular again
Speakers
EH
Sunday May 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Something to Dye For: A Guide to Dyeing Fabric
Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Pun intended! Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or just a person who is interested in dyeing a new shirt, this panel's for you! You'll learn basics to turn something ordinary into colourful.
Speakers
EH
Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

1:30pm MDT

Rie Tanaka Q&A Panel
Sunday May 18, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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 →
Sunday May 18, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Otafest Feedback Panel
Sunday May 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Help us improve Otafest! Share your experiences over the weekend with staff - the good and the bad - so we can make Otafest even better next year.
Sunday May 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

4:30pm MDT

Tooling & Detailing Leather with Autumn Cosplay
Sunday May 18, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 205
Learn all the tips and tricks to working with leather to elevate your cosplay to the next level! With Calgary's own, Autumn Cosplay!
Speakers
avatar for Autumn Cosplay

Autumn Cosplay

Autumn, a cosplayer from Alberta, Canada, has a deep passion for creating costumes and bringing her favourite characters to life. Autumn has been cosplaying and competing for over 10 years, with over 50 designs under her belt and more than 20 awards. Autumn has also proudly represented... Read More →
Sunday May 18, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Guest Content

6:00pm MDT

A Beginner's Guide to Seam Finishes
Sunday May 18, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Ever wanted to level up your cosplays in a few easy steps? With a few different seam (and hem!) finishes, you can keep your cosplay (and your sanity) from unraveling, and even impress some judges!
Speakers
S
Sunday May 18, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content
 
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