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Otafest Cosplay Contests Galore!

By: Amanda L. Hello Cosplayers!! Happy 2019! The countdown to Otafest is on and I can’t wait to see what amazing cosplay outfits you all have been working on during the winter months! Here’s a refresher on what we have planned for…

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Cosplay 101: The Art of EVA Foam

By: Kendra K. Hello everyone, I am here to talk about a now-common material that many cosplayers use: EVA Foam! EVA foam is a light-weight, durable, and cheap foam material, which can serve as a great alternative to other materials, such…

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Otafest x Microsoft Jump Force Release Party

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Give the Gift of Otafest!

An experience lasts a lifetime. Give Otafest tickets to a friend and experience a magical weekend of fandom together! It’s easy! Buy your tickets, and once you’ve surprised them, transfer the tickets to their email address using the information…

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Otafest 2018 In Review

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Otafest & the Spirit of Generosity

Hello, everyone! I'd love to share a little story with you all: a tale which has repeated itself over and over every year since it first came to be. In planning for Otafest 2009, back when Otafest was still at the University of Calgary, our…

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Otafest Annual General Meeting: Outcomes & Announcements

Otafest has completed our AGM and are proud and excited to announce the 2019-2021 Board of Directors. President: Stephanie Mok Treasurer: Binh Du Secretary: Shawn Hansen Director: Justin Lo Director: Vicky Lau Director: Amy…

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Anime is Gay: The Intersection of Queer and Anime Culture

As a young anime fan, I never imagined that such an ugly and dismissive statement would lead me to a such wonderful and inclusive community. I was like every teen trying to figure out their path in the world, but with some added roadblocks:…

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Bento & Blossoms

Otafest Cosplay Contests Galore!

Cosplay 101: The Art of EVA Foam

Otafest x Microsoft Jump Force Release Party

Give the Gift of Otafest!

Otafest 2018 In Review

Otafest & the Spirit of Generosity

Otafest Annual General Meeting: Outcomes & Announcements

Anime is Gay: The Intersection of Queer and Anime Culture

Otafest 2019

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