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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · 16d

We heard you enjoyed having a guest from Frieren, so we thought to bring you a second one! Please welcome Jordan Dash Cruz for #COAF2026 & show your excitement for him. Let your friends know & join us @ COAF2026. Check out the list of guests at buff.ly/vBFslJQ

Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · 19d

Jill Harris is our next Guest of Honor at #COAF2026!

Jill voices Noelle Silva in Black Clover, Nino Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets, Charlie Magne in Hazbin Hotel (pilot), & Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and many others.

Visit buff.ly/vBFslJQfor more!

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Sep 2

#COAF2026 Guest Request form is now open! Time to give us your suggestions. 📝

Have a voice actor, cosplayer, or industry guest you’d love to see at Colorado Anime Fest 2026? Now’s your chance to let us know!

Visit our Guests page buff.ly/RdlBXc8 to fill out the Guest Request form.

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Sep 1

Interested in joining Staff for #COAF2026? 2026 General Staff Applications are now open! 🎉

We're always looking for enthusiastic people that want to join our Staff. Staff members receive several perks, including a free weekend badge, a staff t-shirt, and more!

Visit buff.ly/Ncnb6KW to learn more.

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Aug 1

Ever wanted your chance to perform at COAF’s #CodeApex? Now’s your chance!

We’re looking for Dancers & DJs! Whether you want to dance to a DJs mix or make a mix of your own, we want to you to show off your skills at #COAF2026.

Visit buff.ly/8MUCt95 for details!

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · May 29

Hello everyone! Congratulations to our #COAF2025 AMV Contest Winners! Huge thanks to everyone that entered and to the audience for their support. We look forward to next year's contest!

Visit ours News page buff.ly/cjSHcEm for a full list of our winners.

2025 AMV Contest Winners — Colorado Anime Fest

Hello Everyone! Here are this year's 2025 AMV Contest Winners! Congratulations to them! Huge thanks to everyone that entered, and we look forward to next year's contest! Best in Positivity - Anya...

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · May 28

We had an amazing turn-out for our Final Revival Video Game Tournaments this year! Thanks to everyone who participated & congratulations to all of the #COAF2025 Video Gaming Tournament winners!

Check our Gaming Tournaments page buff.ly/OttEqaX for a list of our winners.

Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Apr 15

Looking to be an Artist or Vendor in our Exhibitor's Hall? Our applications for 2026 are now open though 6/30!

For more information, visit our News page buff.ly/qrJDkj3.

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Apr 9

Help us shape #COAF2026 and send your feedback! If you attended COAF2025, feel free to fill out this form to let us know what you thought. Feedback from the event helps us improve each year.

buff.ly/VMtBQjD

Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 24

With your help, COAF was able to raise $9,881, with COAF bringing the total to $12,000. We're thrilled to provide this support to the Golden Lotus Foundation and couldn't have done it without you! Check out their site & if you'd like to still donate @ buff.ly/tUwuPsL

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 24

Two Guest of Honor announcements for 2026 and we aren't even all home yet from #COAF2025! Please welcome @ciaranstrange.bsky.social back for next year! Come see this fan favorite and show your love! Circle the dates on your calendar and we'll see you back here with him on March 20-22, 2026.

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 24

Thank you all for joining us for #COAF2025 & to those of you with FOMO, don't worry. We're already well into our 2026 planning & have Registration open for next year! We're back March 20-22, 2026!

Get the best deal using discount code EARLYBIRD2026 at buff.ly/okMCxSm

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 24

Our #COAF2025 event may be coming to a close but we're already getting ready for next year's event. In fact, we already have our first Guest of Honor. Please join us in welcoming Tony Oliver to #COAF2026.

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Cassie Catnip @cassiecatnip.bsky.social · Mar 23

Ayooo I'm hanging out at @coanimefest.com 🦋

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 23

Want to see some of the best cosplay? Head over to our Cosplay Contest in Main Events before the room reaches capacity! Support your favorite entries into the contest and cheer them on. #COAF2025

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 22

See our Guests of Honor throughout the day. Plus, we also have dedicated blocks @ 11:30AM (Strange, Fine, Mills, Knickerbocker), 3PM (Brianna, Glass, Sinterniklaas, Mills), & 5:30PM (Bosco, Bennett, Fajardo, Wiedenheft).

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 22

See our Guests of Honor throughout the day. Plus, we also have dedicated blocks @ 11:30AM (Strange, Fine, Mills, Knickerbocker), 3PM (Brianna, Glass, Sinterniklaas, Mills), & 5:30PM (Bosco, Bennett, Fajardo, Wiedenheft).

Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 22

A bit less snow than last year and the crowd showed it! What was your favorite part of Friday at Colorado Anime Fest? #COAF2025

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 21

🚨🎉 Welcome to #COAF2025! 🎉🚨

We hope you have an amazing weekend! Be sure to always wear your badge visibly while on the convention floor.

💧 Remember to stay hydrated! 💧

Visit buff.ly/0W28XI5 for Convention Hours.

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 20

Photo limit of 4 items. Sorry that we have more merch than Bluesky can handle.

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 20

Get another peek at our merch, modeled by @akohatodaa, available this year inside the Exhibit Hall, starting 2:00 PM on Friday! #COAF2025

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 20

🎉 1 day left until #COAF2025! 🎉

Have you seen all our amazing Guests of Honor that will be attending this weekend? Will you be attending any of our Guests' Panels?

Check out buff.ly/xkYUYrK to learn more about our Guests of Honor!

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 19

🎉 2 days left until #COAF2025! 🎉

Have you started packing? 🧳 Did you already finish your cosplays for the weekend? 👀 Have you shared your Cosplay Lineup?

Visit buff.ly/vGff8BF to download our official Cosplay Lineup templates!

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Colorado Anime Fest @coanimefest.com · Mar 18

🎉 3 days left until #COAF2025! 🎉

Have you checked out our Guide to COAF 2025? What Panels are you most excited about?

Visit buff.ly/Cohptr9 to see our full schedule!

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