July 4 - 7, 2019 Pre-Show Night: July 3, 2019
Register NowAttendee Registration
Anime Expo can be overwhelming for first-timer’s.
We’ve created this guide as a brief overview to help you prepare for the wonderful adventure and memorable experience that is Anime Expo.
2019 Premier Fan Badge
The Ultimate Fan Experience! 4-Day access to Anime Expo, plus extra benefits.
- Exclusive Premier Fan Lounge, plus Premier Fan Swag Bag
- Early access to Exhibit Hall (Day 1 only)
- Priority entry to panels*
- Access to Pre-Show Night
- $50 voucher to apply to a ticketed event and pre-sale purchase period for additional event tickets* (*Subject to restrictions.)
- IMPORTANT: If you are purchasing more than one Premier Fan badge, please provide a unique email for each Premier Fan registration to receive updates and information for AX 2019.
TBA
Coming Soon2019 – 4-Day Child (For ages 6-13)
Please note: This is the only badge option for children; no 1-Day Child badges are offered.
- Access to Exhibit Hall, Entertainment Hall, Kentia Hall, panels, workshops and more!
- Pre-Show Night and ticketed events (i.e. Concerts, Masquerade, Maid Cafe) must be purchased separately.
- All children 13 and under must have an adult present for the duration of the event.
$35
Buy Now2019 – 4-Day Attendee (For ages 14 and up)
- Next Price Tier TBA
Best value! Use all four days to explore everything AX has to offer. (For ages 14 and up)
- Access to Exhibit Hall, Entertainment Hall, Kentia Hall, panels, workshops and more!
- Pre-Show Night and ticketed events (i.e. Concerts, Masquerade, Maid Cafe) must be purchased separately.
- Shipped within US/Canada
$80
Buy Now*Prices do not include Eventbrite/shipping & handling fees
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| Premier Fan Hotel Booking Block* |
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| Priority Entry to Panels* |
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| Exclusive Lanyard |
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| Exclusive Premier Fan Swag Bag |
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| $50 Discount Code to Apply to a Ticketed Event* |
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| Exclusive Pre-Sale Purchase Period for Event Tickets* |
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| Discount on Official AX Merchandise |
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Cancellation Policy
By registering for an Anime Expo badge, you agree not to sell, trade, transfer, or share your comp code, email confirmation, or badge. In the event that the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) determines in its sole discretion that you have violated this policy, SPJA can cancel your badge(s) and keep any money paid by you. Confirmations and/or badges that have been sold or provided by anyone other than SPJA will not be honored.
You must wear and display your badge at all times while onsite during Anime Expo. All badges are the property of SPJA and must be relinquished to SPJA upon request. SPJA reserves the right to refuse admission, service, and cancel your badge at SPJA’s sole discretion without liability.
You must register an individual name for each badge and each name must match a valid government-issued photo ID. If SPJA determines you have purchased more than one badge in your name for any day, SPJA has the right to cancel your duplicate badge(s) and issue you a refund less the processing fee.
Refund and Transfer Policy
All badges are non-transferable to Anime Expo 2020.
Badges Purchased Before March 31, 2019
Refund requests for Anime Expo 2019 badges must be received within 30 days of the purchase date. All refund requests for badges purchased in March 2019 must be received by March 31, 2019. Name changes must also be made by March 31, 2019.
Badges Purchased After March 31, 2019
Badges purchased after March 31, 2019 are non-refundable and non-transferable.
All refund requests must be sent via email with your full name and order confirmation number to .
SPJA reserves the right to change the Refund and Transfer Policy at any time without notification.
Upgrade and Downgrade Policy
You can upgrade your (1-Day to 4-Day) badge by sending an email to . If your badge has already shipped or it is after March 31, 2019, you must go to the Registration counter to process the upgrade onsite. Certain restrictions may apply.
Downgrades are not permitted. However, you may request a refund for your badges if it is within 30 days of your purchase date, or, if purchased in March 2019, by March 31, 2019. See the Refund and Transfer Policy for more details.
Badge Mailing Policy
Anime Expo will ship 4-Day, 4-Day Child, 1-Day, Pre-Show, Premier Fan, and Artist Alley badges purchased between July 9, 2018 through 12:00 PM PT June 11, 2019 within the United States (excluding minor outlying islands) and Canada. Badge mailing will start in early May 2019. Premier Fan badges will be mailed out in early June 2019. Badges will not be re-shipped under any circumstances.
All badges purchased in the same order will be mailed out to only one address. Be sure to put the SAME shipping address for each registrant when filling out the purchase form. The last day to change your shipping address is April 25, 2019.
Shipping fees are non-refundable and include shipping, handling, and badge activation.
Onsite Badge Pick-Up Policy
International attendees and attendees who purchased badges after the mailing cut-off date must pick up badges onsite. Each registrant must pick up their own badge. Upon arrival, bring your registration confirmation email and valid government-issued photo ID. This should match the registrant's name/information in order to pick up your badge. Your registration confirmation is also available on the Eventbrite mobile app.
All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in order to pick up a badge. All children 13 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their time at the event.
Age Restriction Policy
Purchase a badge appropriate for the child's age by the first day of attendance of Anime Expo 2019.
- Children ages 0 - 5 are free and not required to register for a badge.
- Children ages 6 - 13 must purchase a child badge for $35 (4-Day badge).
- Children ages 14+ must purchase a 4-Day or 1-Day general attendee 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. 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.
Any programming designated 18+ will require attendees to show a valid photo ID to get an 18+ wristband at any Info Services booth in order to gain admittance. Please see our program room policies for more information.
Lost Badge Policy
Lost badges are subject to a reprint fee. To purchase a badge reprint, head over to the Registration Assistance counter and we will be happy to help you.
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