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Friday, May 16
 

10:00am MDT

Learn to Play! Beyblade X
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
A session in learning how scoring works in Beyblade X
Speakers
Z
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Rookie Cosplayer: Convention Safety
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
A guide from convention veterans for convention rookies. Learn about convention etiquette, do's and don'ts, red flags to watch for and tips for staying safe while still having a great time.
Speakers
JL
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

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

3:30pm MDT

Rie Tanaka Autograph Session [Lottery - See Description]
Friday May 16, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
We are very pleased to offer a limited number of free autographs to autograph lottery winners.

Please sign up for the lottery (draw on May 11th) here: https://forms.otafest.com/lottery

Japanese Seiyuu Rie Tanaka has voiced some of your favourite roles in anime, including Lacus Clyne in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Chi from Chobits, and Yomi from Azumanga Daioh, just to name a couple.
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 →
Friday May 16, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest Content

5:00pm MDT

Just Do It: A Panel on Panels
Friday May 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Ever wanted to run a panel, but didn't know where to start? Or just needed that little extra push to hit "submit"? If so, this is the panel for you!
Speakers
RF
Friday May 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community 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

Lace and Rhinestones: How to Elevate Your Cosplays
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Learn about applying Lace, appliqués, and rhinestones to already existing cosplays. There will be different grades of stones for you to look at, and the best tips for applying appliqués.
Speakers
SB
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

Traveling to Japan: Best Bang For Your Buck
Friday May 16, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Want to travel to Japan but not sure how to get the best bang for your buck? Where to stay? How to get around? Where is worth going? Join us to maximize your trip to Japan!
Speakers
SH
Friday May 16, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

Seinen & Salarymen: Anime for the Disillusioned
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Tired of high school power fantasies? Dive into seinen anime—gritty, surreal, and full of disillusioned businessmen. From Kaiji to Lain, explore the best of mature, thought-provoking anime.
Speakers
EC
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content
 
Saturday, May 17
 

11:00am MDT

Rie Tanaka Autograph Session [Lottery - See Description]
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
We are very pleased to offer a limited number of free autographs to autograph lottery winners.

Please sign up for the lottery (draw on May 11th) here: https://forms.otafest.com/lottery

Japanese Seiyuu Rie Tanaka has voiced some of your favourite roles in anime, including Lacus Clyne in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Chi from Chobits, and Yomi from Azumanga Daioh, just to name a couple.
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 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest 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

2:00pm MDT

On Writing Successful Action Fantasy
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Dive into the secrets of Action Fantasy! Discover the pillars of storytelling, analyze popular tropes, and craft dynamic worlds and characters with this interactive panel for fans and writers alike.
Speakers
BR
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

3:30pm MDT

MILGRAM The Second Trial
Saturday May 17, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
MILGRAM is an interactive music project created by DECO*27 and Takuya Yamanaka. We'll go over the 1st trial, then watch the music videos for the 2nd, so this panel is for fans and newcomers alike!
Speakers
BH
Saturday May 17, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

How to be a Convention Artist
Saturday May 17, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Are you thinking about how to sell your art like the amazing artists in artist alley? If so, check out this panel for start up / how to info, tips, tricks, and advice from an artist alley veteran!
Speakers
CZ
Saturday May 17, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

8:00pm MDT

yanaginagi Autograph Session [Lottery - See Description]
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
We are very pleased to offer a limited number of free autographs to autograph lottery winners.

Please sign up for the lottery (draw on May 11th) here: https://forms.otafest.com/lottery

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.
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 →
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest Content

9:30pm MDT

Queerness in Anime and Manga 4 - The Sequel
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Hello and welcome back. I return once more to have a frank discussion about the portrayal of Queerness in Anime and Manga. Audience participation is encouraged and there will be cat photos at the end.
Speakers
A
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  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
 
Sunday, May 18
 

10:30am MDT

Pokémon Ecology 101
Sunday May 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
A crash course seminar discussing the understandings of Pokémon ecology.
Speakers
M
Sunday May 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Final Fantasy XIV Info for Absolute Beginners
Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
"I don't know anything about Final Fantasy XIV, and at this point, I'm too afraid to ask!" Learn basic info about how this massive and beloved game works so you can decide if you'd like to try it out.
Speakers
S
Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

3:00pm MDT

yanaginagi SuperFan Event [ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED]
Sunday May 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Requires a yanginagi Superfan Pass in addition to your regular festival pass, purchasable at https://otafest.eventbrite.com

yanaginagi superfans, rejoice! Here is your chance for a once-in-a-life-time superfan experience, including priority access to her Saturday concert, as well as a super-intimate acoustic performance, just for superfans, on Otafest Sunday!
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 →
Sunday May 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest Content

5:30pm MDT

yanaginagi Autograph Session [Lottery - See Description]
Sunday May 18, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
We are very pleased to offer a limited number of free autographs to autograph lottery winners.

Please sign up for the lottery (draw on May 11th) here: https://forms.otafest.com/lottery

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.
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 →
Sunday May 18, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Guest Content
 
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