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Otafest’s Community Corner is a space that provides a platform for conventions, non-profits, and groups to showcase and share their passion projects and works with the wider community. As a collaborative and inclusive space, this is where you can discover something new, exciting, and local.
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Otafest AMV staff and contest judges are ineligible to...
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Artist Alley provides an outlet for artists and creative...
- First Timers
Otafest provides an opportunity to beat the morning rush by...
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Otafest is a forum for discussion and education. We host...
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Otafest will take action against anyone found to be...
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Otafest’s Maid & Butler Café is a mini restaurant-like...
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Otafest is a forum for discussion and education. We host educational panels introducing you to the basics of the Japanese language and tips on how to use computer programs to enhance music videos and CG art. In the past, we have hosted guests who explained the process of donning a kimono, demonstrated the intricacies of tea ceremonies, and ...
Otafest provides an opportunity to beat the morning rush by offering early wristband pickup for weekend pass holders (Angel passes, weekend passes, youth passes, child passes) on the evening before Otafest officially begins. We will not have single-day wristbands available at the early pickup event. If you have a friend or loved one with a ...
First time Otafest recommendations. It’s gonna be me and the girlfriends first year going to Otafest. Wondering if you fine folks have recommendations on things to not miss out on. Or things to help make the most out of it. We going the Saturday. We will be taking the C-Train to get there.
Unlike expo, Otafest is more community focused and 100% volunteer run. Everyone there from the volunteers to the attendees are really passionate about the con and community. It's also less of a cash grab compared to bigger comic cons. If you have an interest in anime you'll probably enjoy it.
Eventbrite - Otafest presents Otafest 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025 | Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB. Find event and ticket information.
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Otafest. 23,791 likes · 26 talking about this. Otafest is Calgary’s volunteer-run, non-profit, all-ages Japanese anime and pop culture festival