do they card you to get into 18+ anime panels

All Panelists must be over the age of 18 at the time the panel begins. All attendees must be over the age of 18 at the time the panel begins. All AnimeIowa staff and attendees must present a state issued ID to be allowed entry to an 18+ panel or event.

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How old do I have to be to host a panel?

*Note: You must be 18 years old or older in order to host a panel. Any panel participants who are under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature on a waiver provided to panelists onsite.

What happens if a panel is cancelled during Anime Expo?

If a panel is cancelled, then SPJA may fill that empty slot with another panel from the waitlist. The scheduling of Panels during Anime Expo is done solely for the purpose of filling in a time slot after a cancellation.

Do I need a parent/guardian signature to join a panel?

Any panel participants who are under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature on a waiver provided to panelists onsite. Submitted applications will be reviewed by the AX Programming team and selected for scheduling.

How old do you have to be to go to Anime Expo?

All 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.

Can children go to anime conventions?

Generally, if your child is above the age of 13, well behaved, and traveling with a group of trusted friends, it's probably fine for them to attend the convention without you. Is my child safe? Anime cons are generally very safe environments.

How old do you have to be to host a cosplay panel?

*Note: You must be 18 years old or older in order to host a panel.

How do you attend an anime convention?

You may need to request days off at work or clear your schedule on the convention days so you have enough time to experience the convention. If you do not pre-register for the anime convention, you can still pick up your pass at the door. But it will likely be more expensive and you will have to wait in a longer line.

Can a 14 year old go to a anime convention?

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.

Can a 11 year old go to a cosplay convention?

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. The judgement of what is acceptable is left to the sole discretion of the Cosplay Director and Retropalooza staff.

Is there an age limit for cosplay?

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.

How do you join a cosplay panel?

Get on Instagram, facebook, etc. Find cosplayers in the fandom. If there's an existing panel that's looking for your character, volunteer to join. If there isn't, start a group yourself.

Who invented dream con?

Dream Con is the brainchild of Waco native Mark Phillips, who founded and leads the YouTube channel RDCWorld1, short for Real Dreamers Change The World.

Can I go to an anime convention alone?

Most folks think you have to have a big group to enjoy an anime convention, but the truth is you can have fun at a Con all by yourself! No, seriously, I mean it! Going solo to an anime convention can be just as fun as going with a group of people; in fact, it might even be more enjoyable for some people.

Should I cosplay at my first con?

Absolutely, in fact the majority of attendees don't do cosplay for the event. And if this is your first time, it may be for the best if you opt for comfort over creativity. If you have a relevant t-shirt, Comic-Con is a great place to wear it.

Do Anime Expo badges sell out?

Anime Expo has officially confirmed that all badges have sold out.

Host a Panel

Want to participate in Anime Expo’s programming lineup? We welcome both industry members and fans to present panels and workshops at Anime Expo.

Important Panel Information

Panels: A ‘Panel’ type event that’s hosted by attendees is typically a presentation or discussion between the host and audience. For instance, many attendee panelists enjoy hosting their panels while in cosplay, often roleplaying their character while they interact with the crowd.

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2022 Submissions and Panel guidelines -Tier Two Open

So you want to submit a panel to AnimeIowa? Fan-run panels are the basis of the Anime Iowa convention; but do you know what kinds of panels AnimeIowa allows? We love and want you all, so read on!

Submissions

So you want to submit a panel to AnimeIowa? Fan-run panels are the basis of the Anime Iowa convention; but do you know what kinds of panels AnimeIowa allows? We love and want you all, so read on!