Please note that Panel Room 4’s location is listed incorrectly as the Hyatt Salon 2 in the pocket guide. Panel Room 4 is actually located at the San Jose Convention Center, room LL20D. See the San Jose Convention Center map for its exact location.
Important
Video Rooms’ Location for FanimeCon 2023
May 28, 2023The Video Rooms are back in 2023! They’re located at the DoubleTree in the Gateway Foyer.
Visit Idris’ Closet & Win!
May 26, 2023Idris’ Closet’s Hop to the Top: Origami Frog Game is back again this year, with brand new prizes! Come by Idris’ Closet for details and have your attendee badge ready to enter the giveaway! No purchases or donations are necessary to enter the giveaway. Additional ticket opportunities offered daily! Donations and purchases will not improve your chances of winning.
Volunteers is open on Day 0!
May 25, 2023Want to get a headstart toward reimbursing your badge? Come to the Volunteers Department after picking up your badge. We are open from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm today in the Silicon Valley Boardroom on the second floor of the San Jose Marriott.
Visit our Volunteers page for more info!
Convention Safety Initiative: Vaccination Checks
May 15, 2023‼️Con is just around the corner!‼️
In order to pick up your badge, please make sure you have these three items for each person in your party:
- Photo I.D.
- Please make sure the name on your I.D. matches the name on your proof of vaccination.
- In the case of legal name changes where the name on the I.D. and the name on the vaccination records no longer match, you will need to bring another form of identification that links you to the proof of vaccination.
- Proof of vaccination
- We will accept physical or digital vaccination cards so long as we can see that:
- the name on the card matches your I.D. and
- you are fully vaccinated and boosted per FanimeCon’s COVID-19 policy (https://www.fanime.com/news/covid-19-vaccination-policy/).
- For those vaccinated outside of the United States, FanimeCon will only be accepting vaccinations approved by the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#covid-vaccines).
- Medical and personal exemptions, or a negative COVID-19 test, will NOT be accepted in lieu of vaccination.
- We will accept physical or digital vaccination cards so long as we can see that:
- Face Mask
- We will require all attendees, guests, and staff to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth in all FanimeCon indoor event spaces.
- Prolonged periods of mask removal are not permitted for eating or drinking; the mask must be worn between bites, sips, and taking medication.
- For cosplayers with large helmets/cosplay masks, a mask must be worn underneath the cosplay.
- We strongly recommend choosing a mask based on the CDC mask guidelines (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/types-of-masks.html).
For more information please refer to our COVID-19 Policy: https://www.fanime.com/news/covid-19-vaccination-policy/
Thanks for helping us keep our community safe!
Swap Meet Registration is Open!
April 29, 2023Swap Meet Registration is now open! Follow the link below to register for Swap Meet!
https://apps.fanime.com/2023/swapmeet/
The Swap Meet requirements and registration process are similar to previous years. In order to sell at Swap Meet, you must have a valid FanimeCon registration number. Check-in will begin approximately one and a half to two hours prior to the start of the Swap Meet each day. You will need to bring a printed copy of your Swap Meet Application form as well as your ID, FanimeCon Badge, proof of vaccination, and seller’s permit as appropriate. You will need a separate copy of the Application and seller’s permit for each day as we will collect them at check-in. South Hall is part of the Convention Center, so all the rules regarding vaccine requirements and masking are the same as the Convention Center’s main building.
FanimeCon Dance is Back with a New Lineup & Operating Hours!
April 28, 2023FanimeCon’s Dance Hall is back! This year we’ll be bringing you a brand new lineup featuring fresh faces who have the tunes to get you grooving all night long. These folks may be new to FanimeCon but they’ve definitely made a name for themselves in the Bay Area music scene!
The Dance Hall will start on Friday at 8:00 pm with a variety of DJs, who will bring you all kinds of music ranging anywhere from House, Disco, Trap…maybe even some of your favorite anime tracks!
Due to technical challenges and staffing concerns, FanimeCon Dance will NOT be held on Day 0 (Thursday). We want to ensure we put on a picture perfect show running for you all for the Friday Night Lights Party. So be there at 8:00 pm sharp on Friday as we kick off the night with a special birthday set by LUONGEVITY!
FanimeCon 2023 Merch is Here!
April 28, 2023FanimeCon 2023 official merchandise is has arrived! Orders can be picked up at the Fantastic Fam booth (Booth 602 in the Dealer’s Hall) or shipped to you. https://fani.mobi/40JrCfg
Do you excel in making your own J-Fashion accessories and garments? Do you always have a handmade touch to your coordinates? Sign up for The Atelier: Handmade Coordinate Contest, hosted by the J-Fashion Department in the Hyatt Place hotel on Saturday, May 27! Participants will be judged by a panel of industry professionals to win fabulous prizes donated by our generous fashion show brands. All J-Fashion styles are welcome to participate.
Contest Information
The J-Fashion Handmade Coordinate Contest is for any J-Fashion coordinate where the majority of clothing is handmade by the entrant. Participants may choose to either wear the coordinate themselves, or showcase the coordinate on somebody else.
Coordinates should be recognizably J-Fashion (including, but not limited to styles such as lolita fashion, EGA, ouji, mori-kei, decora, fairy-kei, gyaru, menhera, or wafuku). No cosplay entries will be allowed.
How To Participate
Registration: Sign up anytime before the event at the J-Fashion Info Desk located in the Hyatt Place hotel lobby.
Participant call-time is 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 27. Please check in at Hyatt Place Salon 1.
Participants will be asked to showcase their coordinates on the runway, and be able to explain how each piece was made. Contest entries will be judged on criteria such as craftsmanship, creativity, and skill level.
Have questions? Email us at jfashion@fanime.com
J-Fashion Presents – The Atelier: Handmade Coordinate Contest
Do you excel in making your own J-Fashion accessories and garments? Do you always have a handmade touch to your coordinates? Sign up for The Atelier: Handmade Coordinate Contest, hosted by the J-Fashion Department in the Hyatt Place hotel on Saturday, May 27! Participants will be judged by a panel of industry professionals to win fabulous prizes donated by our generous fashion show brands. All J-Fashion styles are welcome to participate.
Contest Information
The J-Fashion Handmade Coordinate Contest is for any J-Fashion coordinate where the majority of clothing is handmade by the entrant. Participants may choose to either wear the coordinate themselves, or showcase the coordinate on somebody else.
Coordinates should be recognizably J-Fashion (including, but not limited to styles such as lolita fashion, EGA, ouji, mori-kei, decora, fairy-kei, gyaru, menhera, or wafuku). No cosplay entries will be allowed.
How To Participate
Registration: Sign up anytime before the event at the J-Fashion Info Desk located in the Hyatt Place hotel lobby.
Participant call-time is 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 27. Please check in at Hyatt Place Salon 1.
Participants will be asked to showcase their coordinates on the runway, and be able to explain how each piece was made. Contest entries will be judged on criteria such as craftsmanship, creativity, and skill level.
Have questions? Email us at jfashion@fanime.com
Each year, the FanimeCon Masquerade holds a cosplay contest featuring astounding cosplay, performances, and dance routines inspired by anime and manga as well as Asian films, video games, music stars, and more! The Masquerade is open to all FanimeCon attendees. Contestants can compete for cash and make a name for themselves in the competitive world of cosplay!
Online Masquerade Contestant Application
(Opens March 4, 2023, at 12:00 pm PST)
Would you like to compete in the Masquerade Cosplay Contest? Please review the rules and eligibility criteria before you apply. If you have any questions, please contact masquerade@fanime.com.
Introducing our Masquerade Judges
The Wig Doctor entered the cosplay scene in 2004 and fell in love instantly. That love eventually turned into opportunities to work as a professional wig stylist for theater, private collections, and Epic Cosplay Wigs. The Wig Doctor can usually be found wherever there is a costume repair station, happily passing on her knowledge and bringing wigs back from the dead. She’s very excited to be judging at FanimeCon this year!
A costumer for over 10 years, Lisa Levy A.K.A. Gone Batty Cosplay is excited to be providing craftsmanship judging for the FanimeCon 2023 Masquerade. From kimonos to armor, and full face makeup to full size wings she has skills in multiple facets of cosplay production. Lisa has been writing cosplay craftsmanship spotlights for The Geekly Grind since 2019. She is just batty about cosplay!
MaybeBabyCosplay is a Southern Californian cosplay duo with over a decade of costume making and competition experience. Self-taught in sewing, wig styling and prop making, they’re hyped for the return of the FanimeCon Masquerade!