AnimeJapan 2015

faq

About AnimeJapan 2015

What kind of event is AnimeJapan?
AnimeJapan is an event that aims to connect anime and its related contents to different type of audience, from anime fans to business clients.
When do you open the event?
The schedule for AnimeJapan 2015 is as below.
Main Area: March 21 (Sat) – March 22 (Sun), 2015
Business Area: March 20 (Fri) – March 21 (Sat), 2015
NOTE: You need to register for “business entrance” in order to enter the business area. It is only opened to the visitors with business purposes.
What is the difference between the main area and the business area?
The main area is opened to all visitors. It has exhibition, RGB Stage Program, Open Theater, cosplay space, and much more so that the visitors can all have fun.
Business area, on the other hand, is opened exclusively to business visitors so they can setup meetings with exhibiters and learn anime contents industry.
NOTE: In order to enter the business area, you are required to register for “business entrance.”
Where is the venue?
Please come to Tokyo Big Sight .
Main Area: East Exhibition Hall, East Hall 1~6
Business Area: Conference Tower 1F, Reception Hall
What time do you start?
Both in the main area and business area, we are planning to open 10am-5pm.
NOTE: The entrance deadline is 4:30pm.
Can I get the address of the venue?
3-11-1, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063
What are the nearest stations from the venue?
- Kokusai Tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line)
- Kokusai Tenjijo Seimon Station (Yurikamome Line)
How do I get to the venue?
Click here for the access map
Is there parking area?
There is a parking lot at Tokyo Big Sight and its nearby area.
Click here for details.
NOTE: Be advised that there will be a massive crowd during the event. We recommend you to take public transportations.
Are there any accommodations nearby?
For the hotel information, click here for details.

About the entrance to the main area

Do I need a ticket to enter the main area?
People over 13 years of age are required to purchase admission tickets.
NOTE: If you want to enter the RGB Stage Program, you must purchase admission ticket with stage-viewing lottery to apply for the program.
When and where do I get the ticket?
Advance tickets will start selling from January 24, 2015 (with stage-viewing lottery)
Normal admission tickets will start selling from February 16, 2015 (without stage-viewing lottery)
How much does the entrance cost?
Advance ticket: \1,600 for over 13 years old
Walk-up ticket: \2,000 for over 13 years old
NOTE:
- We offer both types of tickets free of charge to people under the elementary school students.
- The price of the ticket with stage-viewing lottery is \1,600 (including for elementary school students)
- Entrance for the events in Red/Green/Blue Stage Program requires application prior to the event. Click here for details.
- Entrance for business area requires registration (free) prior to the event. It is only limited to the visitors with business purpose.
Can I enter for both days with one ticket?
Each ticket is only valid for one day. If you would like to enter for both times, you need to purchase tickets for each.
How many tickets are on sale for this event?
Tickets will be on sale while supplies last.
Can I get a ticket from overseas?
We do not sell tickets overseas. Please come to purchase walk-up ones. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Would there be a long entry line?
It depends but we are expecting a large crowd during the event.
Is there any entrance restriction?
No. But we might have to keep you wait in line depending on the situation.
Am I supposed to wait in line outside?
Yes. The entrance queue goes outside.
Am I allowed to wait over-night?
We do not allow over-night waiting due to security reasons.
Am I allowed to re-enter?
Yes. You are allowed for re-entry as long as you keep your ticket for the day.
NOTE: It might take some time to re-enter depending on crowd situation.
Can I enter in a wheelchair?
Yes, you can. The venue has wheelchair-accessible restrooms and elevators.
You are also welcomed to ask staff members for assisting entrance and exit.
Are pets allowed inside?
We are afraid no pets are allowed for entry except for assistance dogs.

About Venue

Please tell me about exhibitors, exhibition products, and exhibition contents.
Please check “ Exhibition Information Page ” about exhibitors and exhibition products.
The information about exhibition contents will be listed on the official website at any time.
Can I buy any items in the venue?
There are goods on sale in the exhibition booths. Also, Animate offers AnimeJapan official items at their own booth. Please refer the items information in the official website. Click here for details.
How do I view RED / GREEN / BLUE Stage Program?
RGB Stage Program requires advance application.
Firstly, you need to purchase admission ticket with stage-viewing lottery. Then, you must apply for a stage program that you want to watch. Application period is January 24 (Sat) – February 15 (Sun), 2015. Please check [about advance application for stage-viewing] for more details. You will be notified if you won the lottery.
NOTE:
- Seminar stage, open theater, and Anime + stage are opened free.
- Please follow the rule by each exhibiter at their own booths’ stage program.
- Family stage is opened free to those who are allowed to enter Family Anime Festa.
How do I participate in creator workshops?
Some creator workshops require you to submit and pass the suggested assignments.
Each workshop has different types of assignment. Please refer [Creator Workshops] for details,
Are we allowed to shoot photo/video in the venue?
For videos and photographs in the exhibition, please follow the rule by each exhibiter. When photo/video shooting cosplayers and other visitors, you must explain your purpose and ask for their permission. Please be advised that NO shooting to stage programs is allowed.
NOTE: Press personals are required to register prior to the event.
Are there any places where children can have fun?
We have Family Anime Festa in a part of the main area (East Exhibition Hal 6F). It is an area only allowed for children and their parents so they can have fun.
Click here for more details.
NOTE: Entrance to the Family Anime Festa is only limited to children younger than junior high school age.

About Family Anime Festa

What is Family Anime Festa?
We established the area for children and their family in the AnimeJapan 2015 main area, with its own entrance gate. The entrance is limited to children younger than junior high school age.
What kind of things are in Family Anime Festa?
We offer anime contents for children. There are small anime-related booths and stage in the area.
Click here for more details.

About Visiting with Children

How much is the admission fee?
Children younger than junior high school age are free to enter and no ticket is needed.
Guardians and their companies over the junior high school age will be charged to enter.
Is there any exclusive entrance?
There is a family exclusive entrance to enter Family anime festa directly.
Can I enter the venue with buggy?
Yes, you can enter the venue with buggy. Please pay attention because the venue will be crowded on the day.
Buggy place will be arranged in Family anime festa.
Is there any buggy rental?
I am sorry but there is not any rental buggy.
Is there any diaper changing table?
There are baby seats in ladies’ room of East Exhibition Halls 1-6.
Also, it will be arranged in Family anime festa.
Is there any nursing room for baby?
It will be arranged in Family anime festa.

About Business Visiting

How do I go to business area?
You need to register for [business registration]. This area is limited to those who visit for business purposes such as meeting with exhibiters and gathering information.
NOTE: Students and people in the process of opening business are not accepted.
What kind on area is Business area?
Business area is exclusive area for visitors whose purpose is business talk with AnimeJapan exhibitors and collecting anime contents information for business. The purposes of this area are exhibitions about anime business and business talk.
Can I enter Business area by general admission ticket?
No, you cannot enter. “Business Visitor registration” is required to enter Business area.
Please check “ About Business Visitor Registration ” for further information.
I would like to visit seminar stages. How do I sign up for them?
Seminar stages are admission-free. Anyone is welcomed to enter.
NOTE: Please be advised that the number of seats are limited.

About Press

How do we apply for press coverage?
We are going to announce the details on press registration on February 20, 2015.
We will update in the official website for more information.
NOTE:
- In order to cover the RGB Stage Program, you need to be registered by March 6.
- You are responsible of getting permission to photo/video shoot children from their parents.
It is particularly so inside the Family Anime Festa.
We want to cover the exhibition and stage programs to publish.
Please ask exhibiters and stage program organizers for their permission.
Can I cover in the venue at the day without advanced application?
It takes time for the procedure and guidance for special camera when you come to the venue directly to cover without advance application. I am sorry to trouble you, but please apply in advance.

About Exhibition

*The exhibition application was closed on November 28th, 2014.

Could you tell us about displaying in AnimeJapan?
We open booth for AnimeJapan for corporations/organizations involved in Anime and Anime-related business. Individual creators are welcomed to run their booth in business area. NOTE: Please understand that your application for display is subject to be cancelled depending on your contents and intentions.

In the “main area,” where both ordinary and business visitors are allowed to access, you can display, sell, and run events for your targeted audience to promote your products.
In the “business area,” opened only to business visitors, you will have chances to setup meeting and displays that would lead to expanding your business.

Although you are welcomed to display in either of the areas, you will get a partial discount with business area if you run a booth in both areas.

Admission for displaying in AnimeJapan 2015 is closed on November 28.
We are interested in making a presentation for AnimeJapan 2016.
Holding AnimeJapan 2016 is currently not determined yet.
Are we allowed to setup a booth in Family Anime Festa?
We are afraid that no booth exhibition is taking place in Family Anime Festa.
However, you are allowed to exhibit in on the family stage.
NOTE: application deadline for the family stage is closed on November 28, 2014.
Are we allowed to showcase adult-themed/matured contents materials?
No X-rated contents are allowed in the exhibition.
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