About Otakufest

Otakufest is the premier and the most anticipated cosplay and hobbies convention in the Visayas, held annually in Cebu City, Philippines. Otakufest typically happens in the 1st Quarter of the year.

Tickets & Merch

🎟️ Pre-Order Tickets & Merch 🎟️

Pre-orders for tickets and official merchandise COMING SOON! Walk-in passes and merch available during the event days on-site🌙Questions? Check out our Tickets FAQ!Walk-in entrance passes are available during event days! We give discounts to PWD, senior citizens, and children 7 and below.

• Coming soon!

Otakufest 2025
Guest Line-up

Personally meet our #OF26guests!Get exclusive 1-on-1 photoshoots, ask away at the Q&A session, receive a personalized physical event ticket, and more!MEET & GREET PASS PRE-ORDERS OPENING SOON!M&G Tickets are inclusive of entry!

• Meet & Greet Tickets

Events & Competitions

From competitions, to special guest performances, audience game segments, and intermission numbers, don't look any further than our live stage events! Wanna compete?_{Click the images to see the details of each event and sign up!}

Partnered Competitions

Want to partner with us for a competition? Contact us!

Booths

Support local!Application period for all booths is NOT YET OPEN for 2026.Interested in working with us?
Email us here!Not sure if your items are suitable for our event?
Check out our detailed content filtering guide!

• Artist Alley
• Merch Menagerie
• Exhibitor Emporium

FAQ and Rules

Please read through before asking questions!
If you'd like clarifications, message us here!For business inquiries, contact us here!

• Tickets
• Merch
• Booths
• Stage, Events, and Competitions
• Guests and Meet & Greet

When and where is Otakufest 2025?

Otakufest 2026 will be held in the first quarter of 2026. Event date and venue coming soon!

Where can I buy tickets?

ONLINE PRE-ORDERS (e-tickets) will be available for purchase soon!We also have walk-in tickets available on the days of the event with discounts for senior citizens, PWD, and children aged 3-7.

How do I get to the venue?

To get to SM Seaside, you have the following options:

Is there a theme for #OF26?

Homestead! 🌾🐄🧺

Does my cosplay need to follow the theme?

Nope! It'd be cool, though 👀

Can I cosplay anything I want?

As long as it abides by our rules! As a rule of thumb, explicit (NSFW, sexual or R18) cosplays and dangerous props are not allowed.If you'd like to bring props, please be aware of the following guidelines and restrictions:

Can I bring my pet?

Of course! Just be sure to clean up after your pet, and make sure that they are wearing pet diapers for cleanliness measures.

Can I sell without a booth?

Nope! Due to venue policies, any selling activity must be documented. Please feel free to apply for booths so you can safely and legally sell in the event!Illegal selling activities may result in a permanent ban as well as confiscation of all goods being sold.

What happens if I lose/find an item?

Please direct all concerns with lost or found items to our Lost & Found area that will be indicated on the map (upon the venue map release).When the event ends, you may contact us via our socmed pages to inquire about our inventory of lost items.

Is this your event/announcement?

All Otakufest PH's OFFICIAL announcements are on our social media pages below. If you see someone using our name or posting misinformation about our event, please let us know.Facebook: @otakufestph
Instagram: @otakufestph
Twitter: @otakufestph
Tiktok: @otakufestph

GENERAL BOOTHS

Can I booth at your event?

At the moment, all booth applications are closed. Please do NOT use our inquiry lines to ask if you may still apply beyond the deadlines, to ask if there are still slots, or to appeal your application.If your application was not accepted, it is likely that you are waitlisted and may be contacted in case a slot becomes available.If you are interested in becoming a business partner, media partner, or sponsor, feel free to contact us!

Did you receive my application?

You can always ask our team for verification! Usually, we have an automailer system to confirm your submission. If you didn't get one, please inform us ASAP or try again!

Can I edit my application?

For the ease of screening, you may not edit your submitted application. However, you may resubmit or inform us if there are slight changes!

Can I sell food at my booth?

Check back later!

Can I sell NSFW/Gore/etc. at my booth?

Rule of thumb: if it's not works that you'd show to a young child, then it should be censored or kept in an off-display catalog!For more information, please refer to our detailed product filtering guide!

Can I sell without a booth?

Nope! Due to venue policies, any selling activity must be documented. Please feel free to apply for booths so you can safely and legally sell in the event!Illegal selling activities may result in a permanent ban as well as confiscation of all goods being sold.

About ingress...

Ingress details will be provided to you by our team close to the event days, please stay tuned for updates in your email/Messenger!

ARTIST ALLEY

Can I adopt an artist?

Adopted artists or artist pairs will have their own spotlight or shared spotlight for posting on our social media, as well as their own ID. ALL ARTISTS MUST BE DOCUMENTED. Undocumented selling assistants are strictly prohibited.Just let our team know by responding to the confirmation email so that our team can get it sorted.Please be aware that adopted artists are subject to submit their own samples (minimum of 3) and icon for Artist Alley spotlight for screening.

Can I sell a friend's merch, even if they won't be present at the event?

They must be listed as an adopted or paired artist, see previous question for more information!

What's the grid height/max table display height for my booth?

MAY VARY BY VENUE. Please stand by for updated guidelines!5 feet or 150cm!For reference, one 30cm mesh grid is approximately equal to 1 foot, which means that you are allowed to stack five mesh grids.Please double check your grid size to make sure it is 30cm and not 35cm, as five 35cm grids would equal to a total height of 175cm!

Can I decorate my booth space? Can I bring an extra table? Can I bring an x-stand?

You can decorate your booth space as you please! However, please keep in mind to keep decorations ON the table or on its sides (such as hanging banners, fairy lights, etc.).You may not bring any extra tables or chairs due to venue policies :(Poster stands, x-stands, or other extraneous stands (unless they are placed on top of the table) are not encouraged, as these would be obstructive to the given space and to neighboring booths.

Can I plug in my lighting set-up/monitor/etc. devices at my booth?

We'll try! Due to limitations with our venue and logistics, booths may not be supplied with a nearby/accessible outlet.

What are the table rates, sizes, and inclusions?

Coming soon!

How many people can be behind the booth at one time? I can't do math on my own!

Me too! And for solo artist tables, you can have up to two people behind the booth. For collective tables, you can have up to three!We heavily remind all tabling artists to abide by these restrictions as much as possible in order to ensure that the area is comfortable for all tenants. 🙏

What's an Artist Collective?

An Artist Collective group is specifically for artists that collaborate and partner up with one another to sell their products under one name/entity. On top of this, artist collectives allow for more opportunities for less experienced boothers to be able to sell products and have dependable boothmates without the risks of tabling on their own.Our Artist Collective table option is built around this ideal in order to welcome newer tablers to the convention scene. 🌻

How do I submit my samples?

Your submitted samples will be the same pieces that will be used in creating your SPOTLIGHTS. As such, kindly keep in mind the following guidelines for the submission of your samples:

Due to the large volume of applications we receive annually, application deadlines are STRICTLY FOLLOWED and we do not accept any late applications. Please apply early and resubmit if you would like to make any changes!IF YOU ARE A COLLECTIVE: Please submit the samples under the collective's name, and NOT as individual artist samples!Example:
ArtistCollectiveName_sample1

Are you selling pre-order/online tickets?

Pre-orders are still closed! They'll open closer to event dates 🌾

How much are tickets?

Coming soon!

Can I pay for the tickets in cash?

Online payments only! Cash is only accepted during the scheduled meet-ups! Follow our social media pages to see when and where we'll be available for in-person ticket purchases.

I bought a ticket, but did not receive a confirmation email...

Please follow these steps!

Will I receive physical tickets if I pre-ordered my tickets?

If your tickets were purchased online, you'll be receiving an e-ticket in your email instead of a physical ticket.

What happens if my physical ticket is lost or damaged?

Otakufest is not liable for any damages or losses to the physical event passes provided.If your physical ticket gets damaged, your entry pass will still be considered valid so long as you are still able to present the entire ticket (with both the ticket and its stub still visible). If you're unsure of the validity of your damaged ticket, please don't hesitate to shoot us a message!

I'll be cosplaying in the event, do I still need to pay for tickets?

Yes, you still need to pay for a ticket.

I am accompanying my child as a parent/guardian, do I still need to pay for a ticket?

Yes, you still need to pay for a ticket.Children aged 2 and below have free entry, and children aged 3-7 can purchase tickets half-off! These rates for children only apply for walk-in ticket purchases.If you have children, it is recommended that you pre-order tickets online for yourself, and then pay the discounted rates on the days of the event at the pre-order registration booth.

Are there discounts for seniors/PWD/children?

Yes! There are discounts available for seniors/PWD/children, but these are only available for on-the-day walk-in purchases at a separate line at our registration booths.

Is reservation of tickets allowed?

No, reservations of tickets are not allowed.

What do I need to bring to the registration booth on the days of the event?

Please bring the following items with you:

When will I receive my e-ticket?

E-tickets are included in your final confirmation email. After filling out the form, kindly wait for 7-10** business days for your final confirmation email.

Can I transfer my ticket?

Yes! No need to inform us. Just make sure that you keep your tickets secured, especially as your tickets unique code will only work ONCE. Sharing it online or with other people will put your entrance at risk.

Can I refund my ticket?

Tickets are non-refundable.

Am I allowed to buy a M&G ticket on the day?

Yes, if slots are still available! We suggest following our page closely for any updates on slot availability.

Can I exchange my Day 1 ticket to Day 2 instead? Or vice versa?

Unfortunately, tickets cannot be exchanged to a different day. However, you may give to a friend or exchange it with someone who wants to trade their ticket with yours.

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Do I need to buy M&G ticket to buy a guest's merch?

No need! You can buy their merch at their designated merchandise booths found in the convention area.

Am I allowed to bring gifts/letters/food/etc. for the guests?

Yes, you are allowed to bring gifts, but it depends on the guests whether they accept it or not.

Can the guests sign my personal stuff?

No, personal items are not allowed to be signed by the guests unless it's the official merchandise sold by the guests, or the photocards provided during the Meet & Greet.

What happens if I'm late to the M&G? Can I refund if I miss my session?

If there is still enough time left, you can catch up with your M&G session. If you miss your session completely, however, you will not be refunded.

Am I allowed to request fanservice (kabedons, close-proximity poses, etc.) from the guest?

You are allowed ONLY if the guest consents and ONLY during their exclusive M&G sessions. This is also prohibited during merch selling in their designated booths.

How long is the one-on-one interaction with the guests during their Meet & Greets?

You will be given 1 minute to personally interact with the guest. Cosplay guests will have a photobooth ready to take as many photos as you can.

What do I need to bring for the Meet & Greet?

Your M&G ticket for entry to your M&G session, guest merch you've purchased if you'd like to have them signed, and a phone/camera to take pictures with the guest.

If I purchase a Meet & Greet ticket, do I still need to purchase a regular ticket?

Depending on your chosen bundle, your M&G ticket/e-ticket serves as your entrance to the event for the same day that your M&G pass is scheduled.

Can I give the entrance part of my M&G pass to someone else?

The entrance inclusion for the M&G pass is not separate from the actual M&G ticket. Therefore, it cannot be transferred to someone else and is exclusive only to the attendee of the actual Meet & Greet itself; i.e. one M&G pass = one sole owner. In the event that the actual owner of the pass cannot attend the Meet and Greet, the full inclusions of the pass itself may still be transferred to a completely new owner.

Do I have to audition for the competitions?

Yes, for the following competitions:

Audition details are found in the competition's mechanics document found before signing up for the competitions!

Am I allowed to join multiple competitions?

Yes!

Can I be part of different teams for one competition?

No, participants are not allowed to cross teams. You are only allowed to join one team for each competition.

Can we practice on the stage before the event?

Yes! The day before the event starts is allotted for stepping and blocking practice so that the competitors are able to do a dry run of their performance.

Are there games during stage events?

Yes, but they're only announced on the day of the event! Stay tuned to the stage to join 👀

Can kids participate in stage audience games?

Only if they're aged 12 and above!

I want to perform on stage!

Contact us at production.otakufest@gmail.com if you'd like to perform as an intermission number at Otakufest!

What merchandise do you sell?

#OF26 merchandise coming soon!

When can I receive my merch order?

Updates to follow! You can expect that you will be able to pick up your merch order during our event days.

Do you sell merch on the days of the event?

Yes, limited stock only!

What if I am unable to claim my merch during Otakufest? Will I still be allowed to claim it after the event?

Yes, you have up until one (1) week after the event to claim it. Failure to claim items by March 2, 2025 will result in their forfeiture and no items will be released after the said date.

Can someone else claim my merch on my behalf?

Yes, as long as they present a valid ID and valid proof (authorization letter, messenger screenshot, etc.) along with the e-stub from your confirmation email during claiming.

Contact Us

Got questions, comments, feedback, or suggestions? Please message us through our social media pages, the email form below, or message us via our Facebook page!Please keep in mind we are most responsive via Messenger.

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Business Inquiries

Looking to partner with us, collaborate with our team, or sponsor our event? Shoot us an email below!Please do NOT use this form to send questions, comments, feedback, or suggestions! This is for BUSINESS INQUIRIES only. Other inquiries may not be entertained.