“Vintage,” historical, any non-current uniforms, and any military or police-style costumes may be addressed at the convention’s discretion (i.e., Resident Evil, Metal Gear Solid, etc.) Anime Expo® and the SPJA reserve the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time.
Plus in some states it’s illegal for any restaurant, store, or theater to prevent you from bringing water its technically against the rules but most dont care, if you think itll be an issue just tuck it in your waistband, not like they search you. Is it against the rules: yes. Is the rule enforced: depends on your theater.
We recommend visiting the Quiet Room if you need a peaceful place to rest or simply a reprieve from the noise. In order to receive disabled services at Anime Expo, a disabled attendee must apply for and receive a disabled credential, and his or her helper must also have a disabled helper credential.
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Attendees are permitted to bring in food and beverage for personal consumption only. This means only food and drink that you would be able to consume individually. Food and drink brought in bulk will not be permitted into the convention center. Refillable water bottles will be allowed — in fact, we encourage them!
Valid, government-issued photo ID (i.e. Drivers License, Passport, Military ID, etc.) If you are under 18, please bring your parent or legal guardian with you to pick up your badge.
Ages 14-17: Anyone 14 and older must purchase a 4-day or 1-day general attendee badge. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to pick up their badge. We recommend attendees ages 14-17 have a parent or guardian close by for the duration of the event.
At Anime Expo (“AX”), we celebrate the creativity of cosplayers and encourage everyone to cosplay whomever they wish–regardless of size, gender, age, religion, shape, color, or even species. Cosplay is all about having fun!
18All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in order to pick up their badges. Every badge must be activated to participate at Anime Expo 2022.
Yes, props or prop weapons cannot be more than 7 feet (2.13 meters) in any direction or weigh more than 15 pounds (6.8 kilograms). For more details, ple... What kind of prop weapons can I bring to Anime Expo?
As cosplay has become more mainstream and accessible, people have been able to enter the world of costume creation at younger ages. On average, cosplayers wear their first costume to a convention at age 21. However, there is no age limit for cosplay.
COSPLAY IS AN ALL-AGES EVENT. There will have one competition for children 13 and under and then a contest for anyone else entered. The Cosplay choice should be considered a PG-13 rated event at the most.
*Note: You must be 18 years old or older in order to host a panel.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. If you are not cosplaying, you should make sure you are wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes, as you will likely be on your feet most of the day. The convention may be hot once you are inside the venue, so you may want to dress in layers to stay comfortable.
the Los Angeles Convention CenterAnime Expo 2022 Bringing fans and industry together for an annual celebration of Japanese pop culture. Join us for Anime Expo 2022 on July 1-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center!
Anime Expo features many events and activities during the convention for attendees to take part in such as guest panels, tabletop gaming, competitions, an arcade, and concerts. Top attractions include the Masquerade cosplay contest, Anime Music Video (AMV) competition, Battle of the Bands, and Charity Auction.
From the brilliant mind of master animator Atsuya Uki, CENCOROLL CONNECT comes to the U.S. for one night only at Anime Expo! 10 years since the short film dazzled audiences, the story continues with music by renowned composer ryo of supercell.
Do titles like The Promised Neverland, Sword Art Online, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Cells at Work! make your otaku heart skip a beat? Then you don’t want to miss the Aniplex of America Industry Panel! Join us as we bring you the latest news on all your favorite Aniplex shows, along with raffle prizes!
Aniplex of America invites you to fight your destiny in this world with The Promised Neverland at Anime Expo! It’s a supersized celebration of one of this year’s most talked about series with special guests director Mamoru Kanbe and both the Japanese and English voice cast of Emma, Norman, and Ray - Sumire Morohoshi, Erica Mendez, Maaya Uchida, Jeannie Tirado, Mariya Ise, and Laura Stahl!.
Join the A-1 Pictures team for an exclusive look into one of the most popular animation studios in Japan, responsible for many hit shows including Sword Art Online, Blue Exorcist, anohana – The Flower We saw That Day - and more! Now’s your chance to hear firsthand behind the scenes stories from leading industry professionals about some of your favorite shows, plus the latest news on upcoming projects!.
Explore the world of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the iconic franchise that revolutionized the magical girl genre! Celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for this bewitching franchise with Aniplex of America and special guests Chiwa Saito (voice of Homura) and Emiri Kato (voice of Kyubey)!
From the studio that brought you "The Promised Neverland," "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai," and is currently working on "Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia Animation," the CloverWorks Industry Panel comes to Anime Expo for the first time ever! Join us for a thoughtful hour with special appearances by creators discussing past shows, awesome raffle prizes, and a sneak peek into what's coming next!.
Aniplex of America welcomes special guests director Manabu Ono, character designer Shingo Adachi, and English voice director and ADR script writer Alex von David for the Sword Art Online Alicization Special Event at Anime Expo hosted by Bryce Papenbrook (English voice of Kirito) and Cherami Leigh (English voice of Asuna)! Join us for a very special talk as we look back at the first half of Alicization ahead of War of Underworld premiering in October!.
These are called, “Ticketed Events.” Ticketed Events include, but may not be limited to Masquerade, Concerts, and A MV Competition.
These wristbands are optional; though we do highly recommend them as a safety precaution. Ages 6-13: Child badges have the same access as a 4-day badge. Attendees age 13 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 for the duration of their time at the event.
Youth Protection Policy. SPJA has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding actions or behaviors that threaten the safety of young people, including violence, bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other inappropriate or potentially harmful actions or behaviors.
Badge: The first thing you need to attend Anime Expo. Ticket: Some events during Anime Expo may also require a ticket, in addition to a badge. These are called, “Ticketed Events.”. Ticketed Events include, but may not be limited to: Masquerade.
Accessible seating is reserved exclusively for attendees with accessible needs and their companions . Anime Expo attendees purchasing accessible seating may purchase one (1) accessible seat and one (1) companion seat adjacent to the accessible seat. Depending on the availability, seats for additional guests will be located as close as possible to the accessible space. This policy ensures that we are able to provide reasonable accommodation for attendees who require accessible seating. If you need specific accommodations, please email Ticketing at [email protected] so we can ensure wheelchair-accessible locations are reserved for guests who require such accommodation. There is limited availability to accommodate other special needs as well. There is no guarantee that companion tickets will remain unsold and available.
Door opening times are generally 30 minutes prior to the start of the show for all Maid Café, Butler Café, After Hours and Escape Game shows . Door opening times for all other shows/concerts is 60 minutes prior to the start of the show but can vary according to the event. Therefore, it is recommended that you check the event page and your ticket for specific information regarding when doors will open for your event AND ticket type.
Anime Expo has a “No Re-Entry” policy for ALL ticketed events. Attendees who wish to return a prohibited item to their vehicle or store in Bag Check or need to exit and re-enter due to a personal emergency must first make contact with either a Ticketing or Front of House Manager to make necessary arrangements.
For most events, children 2 years of age and younger do not require a ticket to be admitted at any ticketed event; however, they must sit on an adult’s lap and may not occupy a seat. Any child 3 years of age and older will require a ticket to enter the event area or venue and must occupy their ticketed seat only.
Event Admission Wristband: General Guidelines. Some events may either require a wristband for admission instead of a ticket OR in addition to a ticket if the event has an 18+ age restriction. When issued a wristband, please refrain from tampering, in any fashion, with wristbands or you may be denied entry.
Some events at Anime Expo require an additional ticket to attend. If you are planning to attend a Ticketed Event at Anime Expo, please be sure to read all relevant event policies regarding pick-up, will-call, and other procedures.