🚨 🚨 REMINDER!🚨 🚨 Exhibitor Applications close ⭐ January 9⭐ Check out otafest.com/vendors/ for details! Note: A member of the Exhibitor team will contact you once your application has been processed and reviewed.

🕺 It's time to get on stage and show 'em your stuff! 🏇 Make debut at Otafest's Idol Festival - the next frontier awaits you! ⚠️ Rules and Applications are open! ▶️ otafest.com/idol-festival/ Apps ends April 1st! More info in the link!

🥊 Do you like it when music syncs up to fight scenes? 🎸 Do you think that anime AND think that Linkin Park SHOULD be in the same room? Time to submit your vision and get in on the Otafest AMV Contest! Share your Anime Music Video for all to see! Information and Apps here! otafest.com/amv/

⚠️ CALLING THE ALL MAIDS AND BUTLERS AROUND⚠️ 1️⃣ Do you love to dance? 2️⃣ Meeting new people? 3️⃣ Make new friends? ***Join Otafest’s Maid and Butler Café!*** Come be apart of something kawaii!! ❤️‍🔥 🔥 Café volunteer applications are now open! 🍰 Apply at otafest.com/cafe/apply/

big edit: i was challenged that my holiday post didn't go hard enough so fine here you go ⭐ On behalf of all of us at Otafest, we want to wish everyone a safe and wonderful end of the year! ⭐ 🫵 Stay tuned, we've got some stuff that'll get 2026 going proper! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

🚨 🚨 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS🚨 🚨 Exhibitor Applications are now ⭐ open⭐ Check out otafest.com/vendors for details! Note: A member of the Exhibitor team will contact you once your application has been processed and reviewed. ANOTHER NOTE: Applications close January 9th!!!!!!

AMAZING THE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION IS OPEN! We're looking for passionate folks who want to assist in spread the joy of Otafest and all that entails! Do you have what it takes?! THEN COME THROUGH 🫵 otafest.com/volunteer/

⚠️ ARTIST ALLEY APPLICANTS As it does every year, as applications go live, our website blips until traffic eases up. We are aware of issues with form submissions and we are actively finding a solution to this complication. We thank everyone for their patience with this and to not be discouraged!

Artist Alley Applications are now.... 🎊 OPEN 🎊 And... will close on Nov 23‼️ 😱 😱 Check out otafest.com/artists for all the details! 🚨NEW THIS YEAR 🚨 Single-day Tables!* Check the application and site for more info! 🧵

🚨 Artist Alley Applications are opening soon🚨 Mark your calendars for 📅 Friday, November 14th, 10AM MST so you can head on over and check out otafest.com/artists for all those juicy details! 🚨 NEW THIS YEAR 🚨 Single Day Tables! * Check out the site for more info 👀 🧵

🚨 Panel applications are now open! 🚨 Showcase your passions and creativity! Whether it's a game show, educational talk, competition, or something brand new, we want YOU! This is your platform and time to shine!🌟 ▶️ PANELISTS, GO HERE: otafest.com/panelists

💭 Have you ever wanted to see a certain series/fandom Cosplay Meetup on the schedule during Otafest?! You could make that happen! 🚨 Cosplay Meetup Applications are now open until February 11, 2026! 📝 For more information and to submit a Meetup application, visit: otafest.com/meetups/

WELCOME HOWARD TO OTAFEST! Howard Wang is a voice actor and video game developer! Howard has lent his voice to Xie Lian in Heaven Official’s Blessing, Langa Hasegawa in SK8 the Infinity, Luka in Honkai: Star Rail, Narciso Anasui in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, 🧵

⚠️ CAUTION⚠️ Watch those email addresses! Scams are on the rise and all official Otafest communications will always come from an ⭐@otafest.com⭐ email address. Please be vigilant and don't send information or money to anyone claiming to be us - and report spam whenever possible!

‼️ ATTENTION!‼️ Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️‍🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️‍🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 (tomorrow WOOO) 📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us! 🧵

‼️ ATTENTION!‼️ Otafest is very pleased that we've been accepted to walk in the 🏳️‍🌈 @CalgaryPride Parade🏳️‍🌈 once more on Sunday, August 31st @ 11am 📅 ! 📝 Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to walk with us! 🧵

The Otafest Pokémon League is looking for new challengers to take on the mantle of Gym Leader. If you are interested in becoming part of a real-life Pokémon League, apply today through this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... We are accepting applications until June 6th at midnight!

Starting another year fresh, huh? We'll take those odds. OUR THEME FOR 2026.... [ スケバン (DELINQUENTS) ] Taking inspiration and going against tradition, Seph and Aurora place their freedom and self-expression above all else in their newest class. 🧵

Here are the Gunpla Builder World Cup Qualifiers and Winner for Southern Alberta! Otafest held its first GBWC sanctioned event this past weekend! Winner: Shin Ryuusei Kochouken! Blazing Dragon Gundam! by Earl Oledan 🧵

And now... The Gunpla Hanger WINNERS OF 2025!! Youth Category - Zaku Creeper’s Ambush! By: Frederick Pompu Small Category - Smol boys  By: Garrett Leek Medium Category and "People's Choice" Award - MGSD Barbatos By: Adrian Lim Large and "Fully Loaded" Award - MGEX Strike Freedom By: Jerry Chen 🧵

2025 was a dream in synthwave... 🌆 It was only yesterday when we were grabbin' tickets in the Otafest Arcade. 🎟️ Were you *THAT* ticket fiend? 🎟️ 🤜 Or did you just wanna get down with the rhythm of the beat with Miku?🤛 Take a look at what our arcade staff whipped up for us this year! 📹

Our goal was.... 15000.... And we got.... 💲 4 8, 7 4 1 LETSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

its over go home why are you still here? i know. we miss you, too. see you in 2026........ otafe.st/tickets

❗ CLOSING CEREMONIES ANNOUNCEMENT❗ SPECIAL GUEST FOR 2026 OTAFEST, PLEASE WELCOME KIRA BUCKLAND! 🧵

Due to weather conditions, the last of outdoor performances will be moved to the Exhibitor Hall prefunction area. We thank everyone, including our performers for their patience with both the sudden changes and their adaptability to the weather.

Due to weather conditions, All Cosplay Meetups are moved indoors to hallway between M-Lounge and Gunpla Hangar of Marriott (from elevators go to the right, but not through the doors).

Special shoutout to ENDLESS ERA GAMING! This year they are joining us at Otafest, hosting our Arcade Stage inside the Macleod A room! Join the excitement with Endless ERA Gaming! We specialize in Event Services, Broadcast production, Content Creation and more!

Wanna feel the wind in your hair? Some rain for that epic cliffhanger ending to your anime food run? BIRD's got you covered! Last day to use OTAFEST25 promo code for an exclusive discount on your ride!

Due to weather conditions, the Yosoca performance will be moved indoors to the Exhibitor prefunction hall. The performance will begin at 1:00PM.

The Kingdom Hearts Cosplay Meetup at 11:30 AM will be moved indoors to the hallway between M-Lounge and Gunpla Hangar, due to unpredictable inclement weather.

You are all amazing. We're out. We're complete. You completed us. Superfan tickets are all claimed by you. We love you. SEE YOU AT CLOSING CEREMONIES

Due to the unpredictable weather conditions, the next Idol performance will be moved into the prefunction area of the Exhibitor Hall. The performance is set to start at 10:30AM.

The People's Choice poll for the Gunpla Hangar is now open and will close at 3 PM tomorrow!! CAST YOUR VOTE!!! Here's a QR code for your sharing convenience! Direct Link: pollforall.com/pkvjv687

Taiko performance is moving to the Exhibitor Hall prefunction area outside halls C and D. The performance will begin at 4PM.

☂️ OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING x WEATHER UPDATE Alien Stage Cosplay Meetup at 3:30pm will be moved indoors to the foyer above main events, next to the balloon wall near the Ideation Centre and Marriott link, due to inclement weather. More updates will come as conditions change or improve.

We have reports of vendors using Square merchant services are experiencing an outage. Status updates can be tracked here: www.issquareup.com/canada If not using Square, please refer to your provider for any updates

🚨Sunday Passes are ALMOST sold out!!!! 🚨 NANI?!! You've been too busy procrastinating?😨 Now's the time to get your passes... before the FOMO hits. More details at otafest.com

⚠️ Schedule Change⚠️ The Otafest 2025 Schedule has been updated: - Changes to special guest programming Please refer to otafest.com/schedule (or direct from the otafest.com website). Please ensure you refresh your page that it may reflect these changes. Thank you everyone for your patience.

‼️ GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ WELCOME TO OTAFEST 2025... CHRIS HACKNEY!! Chris Hackney is an energetic and versatile American voice actor currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Florida,

‼️ GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!‼️ WELCOME TO OTAFEST 2025, JONAH SCOTT! Jonah Scott is a Voice Actor, Singer and VTuber from Los Angeles. Jonah has provided his 'Leading Man' voice to many video games and serials including Netflix's BEASTARS, Dying Light 2, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan,

We regret to inform all of Otafest that one of our special guests, Alejandro Saab, will not be able to join us this year. Alejandro has sent us a message to share with everyone - please take a look. 🧵

We received a notice of some closures: 9 Avenue at 11 Street SW Start: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. End: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Traffic Impacts: Four left lanes are closed. Access to 9 Avenue from 14 Street SW is closed. Please use an alternate route.

THERE IS STILL A CHANCE TO COME GET YOUR ANIME ON LESS THAN HALF OF FRIDAY AND SUNDAY DAY PASSES ARE LEFT otafe.st/tickets ONCE DAY PASSES ARE ZERO, THEY WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! THAT IS IT! ZIP! GONE! so hop on Otafest 2025 bro

Check out the official yanaginagi merchandise available at Otafest! Official items include the Concert Plate Light, Phone Case Insert & Lanyard, Concert Plate Light Case, and the adorable Stuffed Toy (Komugi).

Our artists didn’t just eat, they FEASTED. And now you can wear it. ;D THANK YOU SOOO MUCH to the artists who put their amazing work into designing our merch this year! ❤️ Don't miss out on this sick merch come get your tickets @ otafest.com !!!

WHERE WE DROPPIN????? 📖 OTAFEST 2025 IS HAVING A STAMP RALLY ! 📖 There will be quests for you to do in order to earn your stamps around the festival - get your stamps and turn them in for prizes..... like a chance to win tickets to ‼️ Otafest 2026‼️

⚠️ ⚠️ TRADE DEAL ⚠️ ⚠️ Otafest receives: Needed, non-perishable food for the Calgary Food Bank (and people in need) You receive: That feel-good warmth of helping those folks who really need it... AND A KAWAII STICKER?????

BIG SHOUT OUTTT to @jonathanarts_ for the fire 🔥 Otafest Car Show flags!!! Come see them slay, located outside on Stephen Ave! 🚗 💨 VRRoOOMmmm over to @ otafest.com to get your tickets now! 💨