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    Anime Expo
    July 3-6, 2025 Los Angeles Convention Center

    Make an Appearance

    Participating as an Industry Appearance is a great opportunity for voice actors, content creators, and other members of the industry who would like to connect with their fans at Anime Expo. Industry Appearances can be supported by a company host, or participate on their own.

    In order to be considered for an Industry Appearance at Anime Expo, you must meet the following participation requirements:

    • Must be a creator and/or trade professional across anime and/or Japanese pop culture industry.
    • Be confirmed to participate in an event/activity at Anime Expo (panel, autograph session, or special event/sponsored event).
    • Provide a link to an online schedule of guest's planned events, which is to be updated by the guest, the guest's management, or company host.
    • Submit all requested marketing assets by the appropriate deadlines.

    Anime Expo will do the following for all Industry Appearances:

    • Include the Industry Appearance's photo, bio, name, and URL on the website and mobile app.
    • Include the guest’s photo and name in the Industry Appearance in the program guide.
    • Send interview requests from press.
    • Provide Anime Expo press list for industry to reach out for interviews, etc…
    • Announce the guest(s) on AX social media, website, and email newsletter.

     

    Industry Autographs Sessions and FAQ

    Are you a voice actor, artist, or other professional in the industry who is hoping to connect with your community at Anime Expo? Industry Autograph sessions will take place at the JW Marriott's autograph area for approved industry guests to utilize the space to connect to their fans. Industry Autograph Guests can request the number of sessions and times that work best for them. Each session is 4 hours.

    An online ticketing system must be implemented for the line queue. Tickets will be limited to less than 240 attendees per session, this allows up to a minute per attendee. Anyone who does not have a ticket will be turned away. Autograph sessions must finish promptly at the end of their allotted time. Industry Autograph Sessions: Talent can sell items (i.e., autographs, merch, etc.) during their session subject to prior written approval from the SPJA.

    · Talent must provide their own staff to manage the autograph session.

    · Two (2) complimentary credentials will be provided.

    · Talent will need to provide/handle their own POS and internet as these will not be provided.

    · Anime Expo will have security in the area to manage the lines during autograph sessions.

    · On-site payments will be handled by Talent and their team; all proceeds will be kept by Talent as SPJA does not require a revenue share.

    · A California Seller's Permit will be required upon approval.

    · Upon approval SPJA will require Talent to sign our Industry Autograph Agreement, Waiver, and Release.

    Please note that Industry Autographs is a separate area from Guest of Honor Autographs. This application does not apply to Guests of Honor.

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    What is the difference between Industry Appearances and Guests of Honor?

    Participation by Industry Appearances is supported primarily by a company host. As such, activities such as panels and autograph sessions are coordinated by the company host and not Anime Expo. For attendees, the biggest difference is that Industry Appearances’ autograph sessions procedures vary greatly. They are all subject to the respective individual, management, and/or company host.

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