PRESS REGISTRATION

The Press Badge application is now open.

IF YOU PLAN TO APPLY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

Your Press Pass allows complimentary access during all public hours. Your Press Pass does NOT allow early access or special access. Your Press Pass does NOT allow you to cut lines. Your Press Pass does NOT guarantee you seats. Your Press Pass does NOT guarantee you autographs or free autographs from guests. Everyone attending Anime NYC as Press MUST follow all Anime NYC policies – including our Anti-Harassment rules.

Press Registration is open to journalists making regular editorial contributions only. Editorial Press includes Writers, Reporters, Reviewers, Producers, Photographers, and Cameramen who are attending specifically to cover Anime NYC. Non-Editorial personnel at media companies such as Marketing and Sales staff do not qualify for Press Passes and will not be approved. Friends and family of Editorial Press also do not qualify for Press Registration.

Press Passes will not be approved for dormant outlets or outlets created only with the intent of obtaining free admission. If you’re applying with a website that hasn’t been updated in six months, a blog that’s launching soon, or a YouTube channel with only two videos, you’re not likely to be approved. Anime NYC checks every application that is submitted.

Press Passes are non-transferable. You may not loan or sell your Press Pass, and anyone conducting such behavior will have their Press Pass revoked and will be disqualified from Press Passes at future Anime NYC events.

Each person in your organization must submit an application for a press badges. Badges are issued individually.

If approved for Press Passes, all your badges will be available for pickup in the Press Room at Anime NYC. Press Badges are not mailed in advance.

If you’d like to speak with an invited guest, please arrange this through our Press Team prior to the show after your Press Passes have been approved. Interviews with talent cannot be guaranteed at the event. All our guests have approved schedules and onsite requests are very difficult to fulfill.

Anime NYC reserves the right to approve or deny any application. This decision is final and cannot be appealed. Include any and all information in your application that will allow Anime NYC to make an informed decision – you won’t be able to submit further information later on.

After reading this page, please click through to the form which follows when the application opens. Complete this form in its entirety. After Anime NYC receives your application, our Press Team will respond on a semi-regular basis. Please DO NOT apply more than once, as this slows down the process.

Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee you a Press Pass. It is only after your full form is received, reviewed, and approved that a Press Pass will be issued. Incomplete applications will not be approved.

Applicants will begin to hear back on the status of their application by late June 2026 with approvals being issued on a rolling basis until Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Anime NYC welcomes cosplay and fan photography, but commercial photography activity onsite must be reviewed and approved in advance. This application is for professional photographers who plan to conduct paid shoots, solicit photography services, or otherwise use Anime NYC as a setting for commercial or portfolio-based photography.

Approved photographers will be allowed to purchase a photography credential and may be allowed to work onsite, setup, and conduct rules designed to help prevent unwanted solicitation and protect fan experience, traffic flow, and safety. Approval is granted at Anime NYC’s sole discretion, and submission of an application does not guarantee the opportunity to purchase a credential.

This commercial photography credential is $100 and is valid for all 4 days of the event.
It is an add-on only and does not include admission to Anime NYC.

All approved applicants must also purchase a valid Anime NYC ticket.

IF YOU PLAN TO APPLY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

Commercial Photographer credentials will be needed for those who plan to do any/or all of the below:

• Conduct paid cosplay or portrait shoots onsite
• Solicit photography clients or bookings during the event
• Create portfolio, promotional, sponsored, or commercial photography within Anime NYC
• Represent a company, brand, licensor, studio, or other commercial entity while photographing onsite who are not approved press or with a pre-approved sponsor
• Shoot with professional equipment including lights, tripods, light stands, backdrops, or other gear that may impact traffic flow or the fan experience.

This credential is not needed for:

• Casual attendee photography & videography
• Standard cosplay photography & videography between attendees
• Approved media or editorial photographers on assignment for a media outlet
• Approved Anime NYC content creators
  • Unless seeking separate approval for professional or commercial photography activity

Approval is granted at the sole discretion of Anime NYC.

Professional Photographer badges are issued for content creation, portfolio builds or other commercial purposes.

Credentialed photographers:

• May charge attendees, cosplayers, guests, or exhibitors for photographs taken at Anime NYC.
• May solicit paid photoshoots, accept tips, or arrange compensation of any kind while using a Professional Photographer badge.

Any Anime NYC staff or Javits Center staff and security may ask to see approved credentials at any time and for any reason. If insufficient credentials or no credentials are presented, the individual will be asked to purchase one on-site. Failure to purchase and present credentials when requested constitutes a violation of this policy and may result in removal from the event or a ban from future Anime NYC events.

After reading this section, please click through to the form which follows when the application opens. Complete this form in its entirety. After Anime NYC receives your application, our Press Team will respond on a semi-regular basis. Please DO NOT apply more than once, as this slows down the process.

Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee you a Press Pass. It is only after your full form is received, reviewed, and approved that a Press Pass will be issued. Incomplete applications will not be approved.

Applicants will begin to hear back on the status of their application by late July 2026, with approvals being issued on a rolling basis until Wednesday, August 19, 2026