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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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Welcome to the Otafest Homecoming

By: Sarah W.| Photo: Yugophoto|Two decades of Otafest.I’m writing this article from southwest Ontario, where I’ll be traveling from to get to the convention this year. I’m thinking about my friend Red who I’ll be meeting at the…

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How Living and Teaching in Japan Changed My Life

By: Jessica Roh |Anyone who has traveled to Japan will tell you how meaningful and impactful the experience was for them. Japanese culture is as beautiful as it’s land whilst Japanese people are friendly and hardworking. Through the…

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RPGs and D&D

By: Anna Sheldrick |I am searching an abandoned apartment in Philadelphia, the occupant was found dead in a mansion just outside of town. I find a video that I think should provide clues as to why he died. Instead I find a video with alien…

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Your D&D Otafest adventure with Matt Mercer

May 18-20, 2018 | Calgary How Do you Want to Do This? Whether you're a #Critter or love Matt Mercer for his numerous voice acting roles, here’s some key campaigns and side quests to check out at Otafest! Catch autographs, photos, panels,…

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Otafest Maid Cafe Experience 2018

One of Otafest's most successful charity initiatives is our Maid & Butler cafe - an opportunity to have a taste of a unique Japanese service experience with delicious cafe food and drinks. In the Telus Convention Center we've been able to…

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Caitlin Glass at Otafest

May 18-20, 2018 | CalgaryCaitlin Glass - voice actress and ADR director best known for the role of Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, Caitlin has been working in the anime industry since 2004. In 2008, Caitlin directed the widely popular…

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Revolutionary Girl Utena - 20th Anniversary Celebration at Otafest 2018

The surrealist magical girl / fighting series Revolutionary Girl Utena is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year - and so is Otafest! To mark the occasion, we have a full weekend of content highlighting the both most memorable and the most…

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Otafest Annual General Meeting: Outcomes & Announcements

Anime is Gay: The Intersection of Queer and Anime Culture

Welcome to the Otafest Homecoming

How Living and Teaching in Japan Changed My Life

RPGs and D&D

Your D&D Otafest adventure with Matt Mercer

Otafest Maid Cafe Experience 2018

Caitlin Glass at Otafest

Revolutionary Girl Utena - 20th Anniversary Celebration at Otafest 2018

Otafest 2019

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