All credit/debit card sales must be made through the online registration page. Support for this will be available at the door, however we recommend you make your transaction prior to or at arrival with a personal device to expedite the check in process. Cash payments will also be accepted at the door.
Membership Types
We have three different levels of membership types: Regular, Silver, and Sponsor.
Regular
This membership is good for all three days of the convention. This level entitles you to a convention badge that gives normal access to Anime USA convention for the entire weekend. Some events may require an additional fee or be restricted, i.e., 18+ panels, gaming tournaments, receptions.
Discounted memberships that allow access to the convention only for one day are also be available for purchase (for Saturday only access, Sunday will be complimentary).
Silver
In addition to the Regular membership privileges, Silver memberships will receive:
- Specially designed Silver membership badge
- Anime USA 2024 t-shirt and swag
- One Priority Entrance coupon. The Priority entrance coupon will allow them to a one priority access as listed under Sponsor level priority entrance privilege.
Silver memberships are limited to 300 members, first come first served.
Sponsor
In addition to the Regular membership privileges, Sponsor memberships will receive:
- Express badge pickup at registration
- Specially designed Sponsor membership badge
- Anime USA 2024 t-shirt and swag
- Half hour early entrance to the Dealer’s room and Artist Alley
- Priority entrance to the Main Stage room, Host Club, autographs and selected other events to be announced before the convention.
- One-hour meet and greet reception with selected Anime USA guests.
Sponsor memberships are limited to 125 members, first come first served.
Clubs
We offer a special discount to all anime, geek, fandom, and cosplay clubs. Sign up your club and your members will be eligible for 33% off club discount rate. Club rates are available through Monday, October 7, 2024.
To receive the Club discount, your club representative will need to contact registration@animeusa.org providing documentation that you are a functioning club, such as a copy of a recent newsletter or a link to your club website or Facebook page.
As an additional bonus, if five or more of your club members sign-up we will complimentary upgrade one of them to a Silver Membership (while they are available).
Upgrades to already purchased memberships
You can upgrade your membership at any time if you have created an account when you registered at My Membership Account. You can create an account from the link on your confirmation email. If you did not create account we can still assist. Forward your order notification registration@animeusa.org with upgrade request and we will be happy to help. Upgrades to Silver and/or Sponsor memberships prior to the sales deadline or sold out. If you have not purchased a membership yet please go to https://animeusa.regfox.com/2024 to register.
Discounts
Children 5 and under
Children age 5 years or younger will be allowed into the convention free when accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older) with a registered membership. Children under age 5 must be with sponsoring adult at all times while within convention spaces and must wear a child’s registration badge (this badge will be provided by the convention). This discount is only available at the door and will not be made available for pre-registration. Under 5 child’s badges are limited to two children per adult.
Children ages 6–12
Children 6 to 12 years will be allowed into the convention with a half-price discount when accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older) with a registered membership. Children under age 12 will have their sponsor’s contact information written on it and must wear the badge at all times while within convention spaces. Child badges are not eligible for any further discounts. 6–12 child’s badges are limited to two children per adult.
Groups
Groups of eight or more of the same type of membership will receive a 10% discount on Regular or Silver memberships. Group discounts are not available for Sponsor memberships. Group membership discounts are only available before September 30, 2024.
Membership Rates
Weekend Memberships
- Regular Membership: $75
- Silver Membership: $95
- Sponsor Membership: $155
- Child Membership: $40
One Day Memberships
- Friday Only Membership: $50
- Saturday Membership: $60 (Sunday included complimentary)
- Sunday Membership: $40
- Friday Child Membership: $27
- Saturday Child Membership: $32 (Sunday included complimentary)
- Sunday Child Membership: $22
Registering
We accept credit cards for pre-registration. Checks and Money Orders will not be accepted after September 23, 2024. Cash payments will be accepted at the door. All credit/debit card sales must be made through the online registration page. Support for this will be available at the door, however we recommend you make your transaction prior to or at arrival to expedite the check in process.
We are using a new registration system. You will be able to create a new account once you have purchased your membership. We hope you enjoy the new features of this new system.
Please note all memberships and registrations are non-refundable.
Registry Confirmation
All registrations will be confirmed by email. The confirmation will have a QR code for each membership purchased on the order. We will scan the code(s) at badge pick up from a print or your phone.
Should your pre-registration not be in our system, please contact registration@animeusa.org as soon as possible to correct the issue.
Refund Policy
Please note all memberships and registrations are non-refundable. We do have two possible options:
- Badges may be transferred to other individuals
- Badges may be forwarded to future conventions
Please don’t hesitate to contact registration with how you would like to make these changes.