AnimeNEXT welcomes members of the press to our annual convention. Thank you for your interest in covering AnimeNEXT 2019.

Below you will find much of the information you need to apply for a press badge at the convention. Please read this page carefully before applying.

AnimeNEXT 2019 Press Credentials

AnimeNEXT press applicants must apply to receive press credentials. Press credentials are granted based on the following information:

• Examples of previous AnimeNEXT press coverage or coverage of similar events
• Planned coverage of AnimeNEXT 2019
• Valid press pass (if applicable) and photo I.D.
• Other information as requested by AnimeNEXT Press Relations staff

Only up to two (2) complimentary press badges will be provided to each approved media organization to attend the convention. Extra press badges will strictly only be provided to outlets that provide a sufficient explanation and need for more press badges. All press badges are complementary and must be obtained through the Press Registration process.

Prior approval for an AnimeNEXT press badge in a past year does not guarantee credentials for 2019.

Absolutely no press registration is granted at the convention. Registrations at the door can only be made under extremely exceptional circumstances by the Press Director.

AnimeNEXT does not provide press passes to cosplay photographers or online photo galleries.

The deadline to apply for press credentials is May 31, 2019. Please make sure to apply before that date. The press department will be very busy scheduling interviews and other press duties after that date. Please make sure to apply for your press badge before the deadline.

There will be NO on-site press registration.

Press Credentials: Privileges and Limitations

Press passes provide the following privileges:

• Access to press-only rooms, such as special press interview rooms, at designated interview times.
• Access to press releases, press briefings, and communications from Press Relations about planned press events.
• Entrance to press conferences at designated times with guests, subject to space and time availability.
• Access to press-only seating when provided at AnimeNEXT events, subject to space availability and other restrictions.
• The ability to schedule guest interviews through AnimeNEXT Press Relations staff, subject to guest availability.

Press credentials are subject to the following limitations:

• Registered members of Press must obey all AnimeNEXT policies.
• Press credentials are non transferable. You may not loan your press badge to anyone else. Loaning of press badges to others may result in withdrawal of press privileges and press badges, and expulsion from the convention.
• Registered members of Press must arrange for and pay for their own travel, accommodations, and food.

Failure to comply with press policies and AnimeNEXT policies may result in withdrawal of press privileges and of press badge(s). Revocation of press privileges are recorded for historical purposes, and are considered in the granting of future year’s convention press badges.

Click here to apply for AnimeNEXT 2019 press credentials

Proper Behavior of Registered Press

Registered and approved members of AnimeNEXT 2019 press must conduct themselves in a professional manner. Professional behavior includes but is not limited to:

1. Being properly respectful of AnimeNEXT guests, staff, attendees, and other participants.
2. Complying to all photo restrictions, as conveyed by AnimeNEXT staff, the AnimeNEXT press department, or by our guests or guests’ representatives and management.
3. Arriving early for scheduled interviews or press events, and notifying AnimeNEXT Press Relations staff of any delays. AnimeNEXT press department will share email and phone channels for notifications.
4. Arriving prepared to conduct scheduled interviews.  
5. Obeying the moderator’s rules for any press conferences and interviews.

AnimeNEXT Interview Procedures

Interviews with official AnimeNEXT guests must be requested and arranged through AnimeNEXT Press Relations staff. Only registered members of the press may request interviews with official AnimeNEXT guests. Requesting an interview does not guarantee an interview will be granted. Interviews are arranged as our guests’ availability and schedules enable.

Since guests’ time is limited, registered members of Press are strictly asked to refrain from requesting autographs or personal photos with guests at the beginning, during, or at the close of an interview. Photos of guests to accompany coverage are sometimes allowed, subject to the guest’s approval and to their time constraints. All such photos must be pre-arranged at the time of scheduling the interview.

Press are forbidden from requesting interviews with official AnimeNEXT guests directly without the knowledge of the AnimeNEXT Press Director. Press that requests interviews with official AnimeNEXT guests outside of normal procedures may have their press passes withdrawn.

Non-Guest Interviews

Interviews with attendees, dealers, and people other than guests do not require AnimeNEXT Press Relations approval.

If press wish to use AnimeNEXT press interview space for attendee, dealer persons, or other than guests interviews, they must coordinate press space reservations with the Press Director in advance.  

Coverage Submissions

After AnimeNEXT 2019 we’d like to see your coverage of the convention. We welcome links to your coverage whether it be written in print, on the web, podcasts, or video. AnimeNEXT asks that all press kindly submit their coverage of the convention. The Press department will share with you during the convention an online form that you can submit your coverage to. Who knows, we may even highlight your coverage through official AnimeNEXT channels.