Press, Professional & Industry Pass Guidelines

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Deadline is March 1st, 2026

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Please read the sections before carefully before applying. 

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PRESS PASS

 

Press passes are available to individuals or outlets planning to cover the event through media.

 

Applicants should provide:

 

A link to their active platform (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcast, blog, website, etc.)

 

Examples of previous event coverage or interviews

 

Proof of consistent posting

 

A brief description of how they plan to cover the event (video, photos, articles, livestream, etc.)

 

General Requirement:

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Applicants must demonstrate that they regularly create content for an audience interested in anime, cosplay, gaming, or pop culture.

 

PROFESSIONAL PASS

 

Professional passes are for individuals actively working in creative fields connected to cosplay, content creation, or convention culture.

 

Applicants should provide:

 

A link to their portfolio or professional profile (cosplay, photography, videography, art, editing, modeling, makeup, etc.)

 

Social media or website showing ongoing work

 

A short description of their professional services or role

 

Any notable projects or collaborations (optional)

 

General Requirement:

Applicants must show consistent professional-level activity related to creative or production arts.

 

INDUSTRY PASS

 

Industry passes are for individuals employed within the anime, entertainment, gaming, publishing, or pop-culture industries.

 

Applicants should provide:

 

Their company or studio affiliation

 

Their job title or department

 

A link to their company website or business profile

 

A brief explanation of how their work connects to the industry

 

General Requirement:

Applicants must show verifiable involvement with a relevant company, studio, or brand in the pop-culture space.