ANIME NYC – Ribbon Rally 2026

Decorate your Anime NYC badges with the return of RIBBON RALLY! Back for Year 2, thanks to all the Ribbon Rally love in 2025! We hope you’ll join us at the soon-to-be announced locations during one of our daily scheduled MEETUPS. Schedule details will be released later this summer!

Ribbon Rally is an opportunity for all Anime NYC attendees to get in on the fun! Show off your fandom, meet with fellow fans and make new friends as you trade, exchange, and stack ribbons on your badge.

*Quantities are limited daily; please plan accordingly!

2026 Ribbon Designs

Find these ribbons throughout the convention center, including at the Big Apple Idol Fest, Destination Cosplay, and other key locations! To claim the “Mystery” Staff ribbon, try asking someone wearing a Anime NYC Staff T-shirt — If you’re lucky, you might snag one.

FAQs & Ribbon Rally Rules

What’s a Badge Ribbon?

It’s a small, foil-print ribbon piece with a sticky adhesive strip along the top, to make it easy to add to your badge for Anime NYC.

Do I have to participate in the Ribbon Rally?

Not at all! It’s an option, not a requirement.

Can I have a ribbon?

Most of the ribbons you see around Anime NYC are both created and paid for by your fellow attendees. Some fans will be giving them out freely, and some fans will be looking to make a trade! If you’d like a ribbon from Anime NYC, be sure to stop by during a Meetup.

Where do I find a ribbon?

Join us at an official Meetup each day of the convention, where you can trade, giveaway, and collect ribbons! Or just chat with folks throughout the Convention weekend- You’ll be sure to find folks who are willing to share, or point you in the right direction.

Can I make or bring ribbons?

We’d love it if you did!

Where should I order ribbons from?

You’re welcome to research printers on your own, but if you’re not sure where to start, here’s some options for you to look into:

PC/Nametag
Name Badge Productions
MARCO Promos

What is allowed on ribbons?

Ribbons come in many, many different designs. You can have character outlines/silhouettes, include quotes, or even just some imagery that only your fandom would recognize. It’s entirely up to you! (And whatever the printer allows.) *Please note that ribbon content needs to adhere to Anime NYC policies.*

What size & type should I get?

Our Anime NYC badges are approximately 3×5 inches wide, so folks typically order 3 or 4 inch ribbons, with varying heights. Your image size should be at 34:9 aspect ratio, and in PDF file format. You can use as much of the space as you like, but please remember – Ribbons will be printed as submitted. Be sure you like your text, size, photo quality, etc

Remember your Ribbon Rally Etiquette!

There is no charging money for ribbons unless you are a vendor or at your table in artist alley. We suggest trades, fun challenges, silly dances, or trivia questions instead!

Please be kind, patient, and polite when asking about ribbons – Whether you are collecting or passing them out, we want to make sure everyone feels included and has fun!

Don’t forget– Folks might say “No.” – If someone is running out of ribbons, only doing trades, or only handing out ribbons only to specific fandoms/cosplayers, you may get a “no” when you ask for a ribbon. Whatever the reason, please accept that politely. Let’s respect all fans and move forward with the rest of your convention day!