Anime NYC is New York City’s anime convention! A showcase of the best of Japanese pop culture in the biggest city in America, Anime NYC brings anime fans and publishers together for three days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan. Join us for a celebration of Japanese animation, manga, and cosplay in the heart of NYC!
NEW FOR THIS YEAR – ANIME NYC+ BADGES!
You asked for it and we listened! New for this year is our limited edition Anime NYC+ Badge where you get:
- A private lounge
- Expedited entrance
- First access to show floor
- Ability to reserve one seat in one main stage panel of your choice.
- Early access to purchase select Special Event tickets
- 2023 Anime NYC Pin
- 2023 Anime NYC Lanyard
- And more!
EVENT INFO
Not sure which badge is right for you? Check out what’s included with each badge!
Learn more about travel and accommodations to make your Anime NYC experience the best!
Whether you’re new to the show or a seasoned vet, check this out to make sure you’re in the know!
OVERVIEW
Everything at Anime NYC begins with a badge! Save by getting your badges early as shipping will become more expensive closer to the convention!
ANIME NYC+
- SOLD OUT
3-DAY
- SOLD OUT
FRIDAY
- STANDARD
SATURDAY
- STANDARD
SUNDAY
- STANDARD
TOTAL COST
- Inclusive of NY sales tax and mailing fee*
- ANIME NYC+
TOTAL COST
- Inclusive of NY sales tax and mailing fee*
- 3-DAY
TOTAL COST
- Inclusive of NY sales tax and mailing fee*
- FRIDAY
TOTAL COST
- Inclusive of NY sales tax and mailing fee*
- SATURDAY
TOTAL COST
- Inclusive of NY sales tax and mailing fee*
- SUNDAY
*All badges are subject to a 8.875% New York sales tax and $5.50 mailing fee. Please see our mailing schedule for complete shipping fee information.
To avoid being scammed, please do not buy badges off social media or unauthorized third-party sites. Fans have been scammed previously, and we are unable to refund fans for counterfeits or replace them with real badges. Anime NYC will again partner with Lyte to bring back our official badge exchange program for 2023 so fans can have a safe place to buy sold-out badges and fans who can no longer attend, an official place to be matched with fans looking to purchase any sold-out badges.
Please be aware that badge pricing will be higher on Lyte as it is a service and there is a cost associated with providing it, but all costs are included in the prices listed on the Lyte website. There are no additional fees charged to fans. The Lyte Request price you see when you request a badge is the total amount you will be charged if Lyte is able to provide you with one.
BADGE TYPES
Not sure which badge is right for you? Check out what comes with each badge!
| Anime NYC+ | 3-Day | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access For All Three Days | ✅ | ✅ | – | – | – |
| Exhibit Hall | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Artist Alley | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Panels | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Screenings | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Destination Cosplay | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Expedited Entrance | ✅ | – | – | – | – |
| First Access to the Show Floor | ✅ | – | – | – | – |
| Anime NYC+ Lounge Access | ✅ | – | – | – | – |
| 2023 Official Lanyard & Pin Included With Badge | ✅ | – | – | – | – |
— Single Day & 3 Day Badges
Whether you’re joining us for one day or three days, your badge will allow you access to the show floor to check out all the exhibitors and artists, programming in our panel rooms and main stage*, Destination Cosplay, meet and greets** with your favorite VAs and creators, and more!
*All main stage panels and some E-Hall panels may require pre-registration to attend. Registration will be free. Special Events on the Main Stage may require purchase of an additional Special Event ticket in addition to your badge.
**Autographs to be purchased separately and free autographs will be by lottery.
— Anime NYC+ Badge
New this year, our limited Anime NYC+ Badge provides you with all the access of a 3-Day badge plus additional perks, that include:
BADGE MAILING SCHEDULE
To eliminate onsite pick up crowding and give all fans more time to enjoy the show, all Anime NYC badges purchased between April 19 – November 6 will have the option to be mailed or picked up from one of our retail partners before the convention. Badges purchased November 7 and after must be picked up from one of our retail partners.
If you opt for shipping, your badges will be mailed with tracking on a rolling basis. See below for the badge mailing schedule and shipping fees.
| BADGES PURCHASED BETWEEN: | SHIPPING PRICE | MAILING BEGINS: |
|---|---|---|
| April 19 – May 3 | Free | Mid/Late August |
| May 4 – July 31 | $5.50 | Mid/Late August |
| August 1 – September 15 | $10.00 | TBA |
| September 16 – October 15 | $15.00 | TBA |
| October 16 – November 6 *Final Deadline for Shipping | $20.00 | TBA |
Badges purchased starting November 7, 2023
Badges purchased starting on November 7th will need to be picked up from one of our participating Retailers (Kinokuniya or Midtown Comics) and will include a $10.00 processing fee.
We highly recommend securing your badge early to save!
Please note: while we won’t have onsite pick up for general fan or pro badges, press and exhibitors will still pick up onsite. International badges will also be available for pick-up in the Javits Center.
BADGES AT ANIME & COMIC SHOPS
Back for 2023, badges will be available to purchase online for pickup at our official retailers. These pick up options have a limited quantity of badges available and must be picked up from one of our retail partners. Retailer badges include a processing fee*. Please see the fee chart below. Badges can be picked up beginning late summer. Check back here for more information in the coming months!
FRIDAY
- Inclusive of NY sales tax and retailer fee*
- FRIDAY
SATURDAY
- Inclusive of NY sales tax and retailer fee*
- SATURDAY
SUNDAY
- Inclusive of NY sales tax and retailer fee*
- SUNDAY
| BADGES PURCHASED BETWEEN: | PROCESSING FEE | PICKUP BEGINS: |
|---|---|---|
| April 19 – May 3 | Free | TBA |
| May 4 – July 31 | $5.00 | TBA |
| August 1 – November 19th (or until sold out) | $10.00 | TBA |
* The processing fee goes to the local retail partners for their help in providing an easy and secure pickup option for our fans.
— OUR RETAIL PARTNERS
- Kinokuniya
- 1073 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018
- Midtown Comics
- Times Square: 200 W. 40th Street (corner of 7th Ave) · New York, NY 10018
- Grand Central: 459 Lexington Avenue (corner of 45th St.) · New York, NY 10017
- Downtown: 64 Fulton Street (corner of Gold St.) · New York, NY 10038
- Astoria*: 32-11 41st St (Corner of Broadway) · Queens, New York, NY 11103
* Midtown Comics Astoria location is only open on Saturdays and Sundays
GET OFFICIAL MERCH NOW!
New for this year! You can order vintage official Anime NYC merch (such as t-shirts, hoodies, and Rocket plushies) with your badge* (while supplies last) to be shipped to you before the show! 2023 merch will not be shipped and will be held for pick up at the show. See below for what will be shipped and what needs to be picked up on site.
*Badge purchase is required
| MERCHANDISE | SHIPPED | ON-SITE PICKUP * |
|---|---|---|
| Vintage Merch: Rocket Plushie | ✅ | – |
| Vintage Merch: Alice Keychain | ✅ | – |
| Vintage Merch: Lanyard 4-Pack | ✅ | – |
| Vintage Merch: More Coming Soon! | ✅ | – |
| New Merch: 2023 T-Shirt | – | ✅ |
| New Merch: 2023 Lanyard | – | ✅ |
| New Merch: More Coming Soon! | – | ✅ |
* Merch that needs to be picked up on-site that is not claimed will not be shipped or refunded.
THE OFFICIAL ANIME NYC BADGE EXCHANGE
— BEWARE OF BADGE SCAMS
We will once again partner with Lyte to offer an official Anime NYC badge exchange as a way for fans who cannot attend to offer their badges to new fans. All badges provided through Lyte are verified as official and all exchanges are secure. Please do not buy Anime NYC badges from auction websites or accounts selling them on social media! Fans have been scammed previously and Anime NYC is unable to refund fans for fake badges purchased or replace them with real badges.
— LOOKING FOR SOLD OUT BADGES?
If you’re looking for a sold out badge, you will be able to request one through Lyte.
— CAN’T MAKE IT TO ANIME NYC?
Can’t make it to Anime NYC this year but bought a badge? Offer your badge* on Lyte. You’ll be paid for your badge, another fan will be able to use it to enjoy Anime NYC, and all exchanges are safe, secure, private, and verified.
*Lyte will only be accepting sold out badge types for returns
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Are you a professional from the anime, manga, or Japanese pop culture industries; professional from the American licensing, publishing, streaming, media, marketing, or merchandising worlds; or a librarian, academic, or educator? If so, you may qualify for a Professional Badge. Please keep an eye on this page for when the Professional Badge application opens!
UPGRADES & REFUNDS
All badge sales are final, and Anime NYC offers no refunds or cancellations.
Want to upgrade your badge? We’ll do our best to accommodate as long as the new badge type you want is still available.