COVID-19 Policy Update: Rollovers and Refunds
May 25, 2022We have updated our COVID-19 Policy FAQ to include information on rollovers and refunds.
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Announcing FanimeCon 2022 Schedule, Hours, and More!
May 18, 2022We’re super excited that the FanimeCon 2022 schedule is now live! Check out all our events for 2022 at grid.fanime.com.
Due to the unique planning challenges this year, FanimeCon 2022 will not be a 24 hour event. We hope to return to our usual hours in 2023. Our modified hours are:
- Thursday May 26 (Day 0): 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
- Friday May 27 (Day 1): 9:00 am to 2:00 am
- Saturday May 28 (Day 2): 9:00 am to 2:00 am
- Sunday May 29 (Day 3): 9:00 am to 2:00 am
- Monday May 30 (Day 4): 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Some events will not be in their usual rooms. A few events affected by this include Maid Cafe, all Panel Rooms, and Manga Lounge.
The following events or departments are sleeping for 2022, meaning they are not occurring or putting on events. We’re looking forward to their return in 2023!
- Asano Taiko USA
- Cosplay Chess
- Cosplay Workshop panels
- Fanime Music Videos (FMV)
- Fan Storage
- Fan Events
- Video
- Indie Video Games
- Meet the Guests
- MusicFest (But we still have a mini virtual MusicFest with Guest of Honor & 2.5D Musical Superstar Keisuke Ueda, who will be joining us for a virtual panel!)
- Masquerade/Cosplay Contest
- Silver Island
- Swap Meet
- Speed Painting
Please note that these events will be operating under a limited capacity:
- Info Desk (There is only one desk this year located in the SJCC near Stage Zero)
- Cosplay Gathering (All gatherings will be outdoors)
- Dance (Only one room this year in the SJCC Room 230)
- Lost & Found (Limited hours, located in ConOps at the Hilton San Carlos)
Despite these changes, we are happy to unveil a brand new department operating this 2022: J-Fashion! They will have two fashion shows, a trunk show, and lots of panels and events so please check them out!
While there are a lot of changes this year, there’s still a smorgasbord of things to see and do this year including: four panel tracks, all the events at Stage Zero, tons of exciting tournaments on our SAGE Stage, Artist Alley, Dealer’s Hall, Maid Cafe, the Black & White Ball, Karaoke, Speed Dating, our Charity Auction for the Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area, and so much more. This is the perfect year to try new things and make all kinds of new memories at FanimeCon 2022!
See you soon!
Manga Lounge returns for FanimeCon 2022!
May 15, 2022We’ve all had a hard few years, but now that FanimeCon is back again, we are here to help you unwind with some delicious manga while you’re at con!
Whether you’re looking for manga in English, Japanese, or even Chinese, we hope to see you at the Lounge. You can browse and read your way through our thousands of books or even trade in your old volumes for new volumes to read! Manga Lounge will be open Friday-Sunday, 9:00 am to 11:00 pm!
SmashGG Tournament Registration is Now Open!
May 02, 2022The 2022 FanimeCon eGaming SmashGG page and the pre-con tournament registration is now live. Compete for a chance to win a part of the $3000 prize pot!
Registration is open until Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at 12:01 am for the following titles:
- Guilty Gear -Strive-
- The King of Fighters XV
- Skullgirls: 2nd Encore
- SoulCalibur VI
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Singles & Doubles)
- Tekken 7
You can register for these events on this page: https://smash.gg/tournament/fanimecon-2022/
Missed out on pre-con registration? Do not worry! All leftover registration spots (and all other tournament titles not mentioned) will be offered in the Gaming Hall in Hall 3. Ask the eGaming Console Front Desk to sign-up!
Visit the eGaming page for more information on tournaments and events.
*FanimeCon 2022 badge is required to participate on-site.
**During finals on the Top Eight Gaming Stage, stage participants and staff will be required to use masks at all times, as per convention policies.
FanimeCon has partnered with CLEAR Health Pass to provide verification of your vaccination status in order to pick up your badge. Please complete your Health Pass before arriving at FanimeCon to avoid delays in picking up your badge at Registration! To get started, download the CLEAR app and enroll for free here: https://clear.app.link/fanimecon
For the most efficient experience possible, all attendees ages 14 and up should sign up for CLEAR and complete their proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and any booster shots they are eligible for, before arriving. For details on how to complete your CLEAR Health Pass please see the instructions below:
For attendees ages 18 and up:
- Download the CLEAR app and tap the white Health Pass tile.
- Select ‘Events’ and scroll to locate FanimeCon.
- Easily enroll and verify your identity with a quick selfie.
- Follow the prompts to select your screening type. Complete your proof of vaccination and booster.
- Before you arrive, reopen the Health Pass tile and produce your pass. Be ready to show upon arrival.
Attendees ages 14 to 17 will need a parent or guardian to set up a CLEAR account for them.
Parents/Guardians:
- Download the CLEAR app on your mobile device.
- Open the CLEAR app.
- Tap on the profile icon on the bottom right corner.
- Under “My Account”, tap “Accounts for Minors.”
- Follow the prompts to create a minor account.
Attendees:
- Once the minor account is created, you can download the CLEAR app on your mobile device.
- Log into the account created by your parent/guardian and finish setting up your account, including a selfie and proof of vaccination.
- Under Events, tap on FanimeCon to get your health pass
Attendees 13 years of age and younger:
You will need to bring your proof of vaccination to have your information manually verified before entering Registration to pick up your badge.
Trust and transparency are our partner CLEAR’s top priority, and with Health Pass, users are always in control of their health information. You can read more details about this in CLEAR’s Privacy Policy here.
If you have any questions about enrolling in CLEAR, please reach out to memberservices@clearme.com or tap “Get In Touch” in the app for assistance.
J-Fashion Trunk Show & Designer Applications are Open!
April 06, 2022J-Fashion Trunk Show and Fashion Designer applications are live! Please apply if you are interested in selling your J-Fashion garments and accessories in our Trunk Show or showcasing your works in the Fashion Show. Check out the J-Fashion webpage for more information and application links! The deadline for both applications is April 16th.
Stage Zero Applications are Now Open!
March 29, 2022Stage Zero is now taking applications to perform for FanimeCon 2022! There’s space for all sorts of performances at Stage Zero, from dancing, musical performances, demonstrations, and more!
This year, all Stage Zero performers must be registered attendees or staff of FanimeCon 2022. Due to this year’s COVID protocols, we will not be escorting performers who are unregistered to and from the stage.
Applications are due April 22nd, 2022. Check our page for more information! https://www.fanime.com/exhibits/stage-zero/
COVID POLICY UPDATE
March 21, 2022This page is now outdated. Please see https://www.fanime.com/news/covid-19-vaccination-policy
Reminder to Submit Your Panels Applications!
March 11, 2022The FanimeCon 2022 Panel Application Form deadline is just around the corner!
After March 14, 11:59 pm PST, all incoming panel applications will be directed to the wait list.
If you are interested in hosting a panel at FanimeCon 2022, you can find more information and submit your panel application here.
FanimeCon 2022 Artist Alley has begun!
January 25, 2022Calling all Artists!
Sharpen your pencils and shuffle those portfolios! It’s that time of year again!
Account Creation for FanimeCon’s 2022 Artist Alley has begun!
Account creation allows prospective Artist Alley applicants the opportunity to prepare their account and portfolio before we accept submissions.
This feature will be open for a week before application submissions, starting TODAY. Applications will be accepted from January 30th, 8:00 am (PDT) through January 31st 8:00pm (PDT).
Artist Alley Staff has prepared some helpful hints and tips as you create your account to help you prepare your application for submission. While you do not have to create an account in advance, we highly recommend taking advantage of it to best prepare!
Create your account here now!
For the latest information on FanimeCon Artist Alley, stay up to date on the FanimeCon Facebook and Twitter, and if you have any questions, you can check out the FAQ or email us at artistalley@fanime.com.