Registration is located at the Los Angeles Convention Center (South Hall Lobby).
You MUST bring a print out of your registration confirmation email containing a barcode as well as a photo ID (copies of IDs will not be accepted).
We will only accept the following forms of ID (Drivers License, State ID, School ID, Passports, and Military ID).
Once you arrive at the LACC, go to the registration hall (South Hall Lobby). Multiple lines will be marked appropriately.
Pre-registered attendees will be emailed a confirmation containing a barcode which they will be required to bring along with a photo ID to the convention.
Under no circumstances will anyone be allowed to pick up another attendees badge.
Attendees under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18 for the duration of their time at the event. A valid identification is required for all attendees to pick up their badge. Any programming designated 18+ will require attendees to show a valid photo ID in order to gain admittance.
All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in order to pick-up a badge. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Yes, you can even come on Day Zero as you are a pre-registered attendee.
A 4 day pass for children ages 6-12 is currently $25, while children age 5 and under are free. Children age 13 and older must purchase a regular adult pass.
All registration fees are refundable in full within 30 days of registering. After 30 days, any canceled registrations are non-refundable, but will be transferred to next year’s Anime Expo. Please contact Customer Service with any questions: (800) 619-7689 or [email protected]
All registration fees are refundable in full within 30 days of registering. After 30 days, any canceled registrations are non-refundable, but will be transferred to next year’s Anime Expo. Please contact Customer Service with any questions: (800) 619-7689 or [email protected]
Only credit cards (Visa, Master Card, & American Express) are accepted for pre-registration through the online registration website. During the convention, you can register on-site (Location: TBA), with credit cards, cash and money orders made out to SPJA.
You can register on-site at the LACC (South Hall Lobby), but expect longer lines as well as a higher price.
Yes, you can come on Day Zero to purchase a badge for Anime Expo.
If this has occurs, contact our customer service for assistance at (800) 619-7689 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
Of Course! Just come to our registration area with your photo ID and we will be able to input your name into the computer to search for your registration.
You may upgrade your membership any time. You may downgrade your membership within 30 days of purchasing. After 30 days, all canceled registrations will be transferred to next year’s Anime Expo. If you would like to upgrade or downgrade your membership, please contact our registration customer service.
Anime Expo® is offering Exhibit Hall only passes, good for one day, for a price of $20 before June 30th or $25 on-site. You can purchase them on our registration website here.
Please come to our guest services station located in registration (South Hall Lobby) and let our staff know. You will be able to pay the price difference and upgrade your badge there.
Please log back into the registration system with your email/password that you signed up with and you can edit the information. If you have any issues, please contact our customer service department at (800) 619-7689 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
Your nickname should be alphanumeric with no special symbols. No inappropriate or obscene words will be allowed and we reserve the right to alter or remove it from your badge. Examples of inappropriate nicknames include obscene words as well as phrases such as “glomp me.”
Anime Expo® does not permit the purchase of child/youth ticketing by those under the age of thirteen because parental consent (18 or older) is required. For the main event ticket vouchers that are awarded to attendees staying within our Anime Expo® hotel block, the parent must contact our customer service department either via phone or e-mail to have the complimentary voucher awarded to the child. Please contact Customer Service at (800) 619-7689 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.