Explore Our Events Explore Our Cons Enjoy awesome anime conventions by attending Anime Dallas or Anime Houston. Double Elimination Artists with items blocking walkways will be asked to move the items. it is prohibited to convert mechanical ability of analog stick to lever or buttons. Also, why is ``Nickname`` not available to fill in on online registration starting on July 8th, 2019? Welcome to the home of anime events in Texas. Definition of terms Choosing Sides: When both players are at the game console, they must come to an agreement which side of the machine they will play on (who will sit on 1p and who will sit on 2p). Stay up to date on we are bringing out. They are located on the 2nd floor near Stein Mart & Bijiou Theater. Hollow Bastion How much is the total cost per room night with tax? When it is open there will be a link at the top of the page. AnimeFest 2023 | Anime Convention in Dallas, TX | Anime Con AnimeFest 2023 AnimeFest Convention July 28th - 31st 2023 Sheraton Dallas Hotel Sheraton Dallas Hotel Friday, July 28 through Monday, July 31st We are entirely supported by our membership fees and the efforts of volunteers. Appropriately formal footwear should be worn. This includes retail items that have been modified by less than 80%. The artist must show the proper paperwork in obtaining a Texas Sales Tax ID upon check-in at San Japan for their Artist Alley table. You may see a pending charge on your credit card but this is done by the hotel to ensure that it is a valid credit card. It does not cost anything to run a panel at San Japan. To receive a free 3-day panelist badge, you must hold at least 2 hours ofapprovedpanels/events. Belongings must not block entrances to Artist table areas. Parking is $11-$20 for open area parking in the immediate area. All artwork of adult nature must be placed discretely and cannot be visible to the public. Be sure to arrive at San Japan by around 11 AM Thursday to help with setup. Anything left behind will be thrown out or become the property of San Japan. No. You can use the form on the page to submit an inquiry to join the staff. San Japan is a fan-run organization providing an annual anime-focused convention. Competition Rules Click here for information about competing in the Anime Austin 2022 cosplay contest. Administrator will resolve disputes on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, we recognize that certain customizations may be required to allow players with disabilities to compete, and we allow such customizations. Replica/duplicate of character design with pearler sprite art will be considered tracing which are not be allowed. Modifications can not include removing, cutting, or reprinting a product directly from copyrighted printed media to place it on tangible sellable items. What is the minimum age to rent a hotel room? RANGERS are given a private link to sign-up and have generally been volunteering for over 3 years with San Japan. Anime convention events in Houston, TX. Tables and Rates:The Artist Alley will consist of an upward of 145 6 x 3 tables released to the general public. To cancel a table, a request with the original table purchase confirmation must be sent in and approved by Artist Alley using the San Japan website contact form. Stopping a Game in progress to report a non-gameplay rule violation will result in the forfeiture the round on the part of the person stopping the game. People who purchase the Premiere Pass will get the following benefits: The Premiere Passdoesnotinclude access to the Sunday VIP Brunch or VIP Autograph Session. This will depend if there are 1 to 4 people staying in your room. They are only available to Gold Pass holders. From some of the most fun events in anime and cosplay paradise, we welcome you. Refunded tables will not be put up for sale. Dresses must be mid-knee length to floor length. Artists shall observe and abide by additional regulations made by Artist Alley as soon as these additional rules or regulations are communicateFd to the Artist. Player may be prohibited to use certain stages, character costumes, or colors not listed in the Paragraphs Rules by the Tournament Organizer at any time in their sole and absolute discretion. Volunteers will not be available to aid in Artist load in or load out for any reasons at all. The price of Gold Passes are $196.49* with 165 passes released for our 2019 convention. It is encouraged that the The only acceptable forms of Tax ID will be the Actual ID issued by the Texas Comptrollers office or a photocopy of the issued tax ID. Prices go up $5 at the door. My panel is more than 90 minutes, what do I do? There will be not be any refunds for badges purchased using the discount code, nor will we allow you to transfer it to anyone. Volunteers may not have their child work beside them if they are less than 13 years old. If a Game is stopped in progress, the reporting player must forfeit the current round. 8. Artists who wish to share tables should register as a group. This section only applies forPre-Registrationonly as all pre-registered badges get a pre-printed badge. Remember that you are also helping us supply high-quality entertainment and education while fostering a safe and fun environment for all our attendees. How many hours do I have to do to receive a free badge? It will only be charged when you arrive at the convention hotel OR if you dont show up for your reservation (so be sure to cancel if necessary). Non-approved raffles will not be allowed on-site. How can I be a panelist? When a player request Double Blind, the player on the left side (1p) decides which character they will choose and whispers his/her selection to the Tournament Organizer. Learn more at AnimeCons.com. Sharing convention badges is not allowed and if caught will risk having your badge revoked. This is standard national policy with all hotel reservations. Yes, you may pick up a friend, family or significant other convention badgesifyou have their barcode confirmation paperwork. We receive thousands of pre-registrations so we need all the info possible to confirm whom you are. Tables will be assigned to artists prior to arrival. If there are other unforeseen problems, the tournament organizers reserve the right to make a decision. We will press charges for theft, drug activity, or hotel/venue damages. Artists are responsible for paying state sales tax and keeping proper records of such. A circumvention of attempting to purchase a second table will result in a refund of the second table and at the discretion of the San Japan Artist Alley Department may also forfeit the original table. Collusion of any kind with your competitors is considered cheating. If your panel/events require more than 90 minutes, then you will need to send multiple panel submissions. Timeouts Sudden Death is not played out. What are the benefits of being a General Volunteer? Artists will not be allowed to use personal table(s) to extend beyond 5 feet of their allocated assigned space. Do I have to wear my cosplay to the Pre-Judging Session? We are putting a much greater emphasis on Sunday programming. We ask for your patience until then. A circumvention of attempting to purchase a second table will result in a refund of the second table and at the discretion of the San Japan Artist Alley Department may also forfeit the original table. Raffleareony type that are for-profit is considered as a form of gambling by the state of Texas (Reference) and are therefore not permitted. A three-infraction system will be used. Join us August 12-14, 2022. Who can I talk to? The Artist or Convention badge must be purchased separately. Failure to comply will result in a written warning of contract violation and will be required to make changes. We do not allocate any space for storing personal items used for panels. You can store it in a bag or in your hotel. Please arrive no later than 45 minutes before your scheduled start time so that we have ample time to get you checked in, take care of any needs, and get you to your panel. First to: 2 Win A list of 2023 Texas Anime Conventions from the biggest convention database as found on FanCons.ca. However, if you wish to remain a general volunteer you may for up to 3 years. Birthday: Yes, convention badges will be for sale at the at-con rate if you show up on the day of the convention. Yes, I would like to receive emails from San Japan. There is a River Taxi service a short distance from the hotel located on the Riverwalk by the mall which costs $10 each way or $12 for an unlimited pass. Our first ever WeebCon was more than we could have ever hoped for. We will be adding these restrictions due to issues weve had in the past: The above video created byTWC Newsin 2015 does an excellent job to answer those burning questions. Back drapes must be within the 6 assigned table and may not overlap with an additional artist table. Phone Number: Once the player on the right (2p) has finished, the Tournament Organizer makes sure the player on the left (1p) sticks to his/her original choice. Table cancellations received after July 10th, 2022 will not be refunded. Artist Alley will close by no later than 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday of the current convention. This is some of the expected things you may be seeing at San Japan 14. Electricity and Wi-Fi services will not be offered in San Japan to Artists located in the Artist Alley section. Underdog Boost: Off If you no-show at the Cosplay Show you are disqualified. We do not allocate crash space at the hotel for locals for general volunteerswith no exceptions given. San Japan reserves the right to change the number of tables for guests and complimentary tables given at the discretion of the convention. For General Volunteer Registration, this is the only way to volunteer. Any table split must provide a valid Texas Sales Tax ID. For example, a player cannot assign the same directional command in two (2) different buttons. COSPLAYER APP. Do I go to Registration? What time does things start at San Japan? Standard Selection: Both players choose their characters whenever they want. However, due to cancellations and other occurrences, we may contact an approved panelist, later on, to add them to the schedule. Will I get any kind of ``ticket`` or membership information in the mail? How much will it cost? San Japan is the Largest Anime & Gaming Convention in the South Texas Region. What is a Gold Pass? *There is a $3.50 Service Fee applied to each individual Gold Pass purchased. What does that mean? WINNER MUST KEEP CHARACTERS All General Volunteers MUST inform us 2 weeks ahead of time that they plan to arrive on Thursday of the convention. Masks may be painted on but should be of quality and style appropriate to a formal occasion. Do you sell 2-Day passes of any type (Friday/Saturday, Saturday/Sunday). Poles or clips that attach to a neighboring table will not be allowed. Access to our convention suite for snacks and drinks (no longer prepping/serving hot meals due to health code concerns). Artists who are caught selling their own artwork at multiple tables will be issued a lifetime ban. Does it cost anything to run a panel? A controller can have an analog stick along with Directional Buttons on DUALSHOCK, a lever or direction buttons. This is the name thats put on the front of the badge which can be a personal nickname, the name of a character or an online name. Mailing out badges are not being considered. This will be a one-strike policy as caught once again will be a permanent ban from San Japan. What is the minimum age that a person can be to purchase a badge online? If it is noticed that your cosplay is interfering with your duties then you may be asked to change out until your shift has been completed. All non-gameplay rule violations must be reported to the Tournament Organizer before the Game starts (e.g. No, it does not. I will be unable to attend San Japan. San Japan will allow pop-ups, back drapes, or signage behind the Artist tables. Button is the mechanical device that sends two status, input or no input, by depressing. Incorporation of Rules and Regulations:Any and all matters pertaining to Artist Alley and not specifically covered by the terms and conditions of this contract shall be subject to determination by San Japan in its sole discretion. We only sell one type of badge which is an all-access badge to the entire convention. It is only valid foractive militaryonly. Table extensions will be strictly forbidden and will be shut down if caught. How much does it cost? A 2 strikes and youre out policy will be in place for minor violations. Your panel submission will not be considered if you miss the deadline. If you are unsure if youll be attending or going on a different day thenwe highly suggestto purchase your badge at the convention. You will see a lot of people who will be dressed up but all we ask is to bring yourself and try to have fun at San Japan. Four chairs will be provided for each table. Appropriately formal footwear should be worn. The discount will be applied when you check-in but be sure to let them know at Front Desk. Artists who become confrontational on this decision or do not comply risk ejection from San Jaare. Check-In will be open Thursday before the con. Can I use space in the convention area for a private function? The artist must show the proper paperwork in obtaining a Texas Sales Tax ID upon check-in at San Japan for their Artist Alley table. Grid Wall to form a walk-in mini-store or boutique is strictly forbidden. The Maid Cafe is the most popular department that people want to join. The fee must be paid prior to executing an exception. Child Passes are only sold at the San Japan convention at the registration area which will be located in the HBG Convention Center BRIDGE HALL (near Hall 4B). People who purchase the Gold Pass will get the following benefits: Attendees 12 and under will not be allowed to attend the VIP brunch. Has San Japan considered a Groupon special? San Japan 14 (2023) will be located at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the San Antonio Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Grid Wall to form a walk-in mini-store or boutique is strictly forbidden. Please de-sync and unpair your controller from the Switch before leaving the set up. Or will it be by e-mail only? What does it mean? All of the activities listed below can be done individually as stand-alone programs or combined to provide a full day of fun. What is San Japan take on it? Sign-up will take up a place on March 13th, 2022 which San Japan will use guidelines to determine who will be approved and offered an artist table after the lottery process. What positions are available to volunteer at San Japan? We will be tracking them by check-in and check-out. We had over 21,000 attendees for our 2022 event with non-stop programming for 3 days straight. Category. A transfer isnotrequired as we donotrequire an ID in order to pick up a badgeifthe person redeems a barcode confirmation. The only exceptions are limited to approved table sharing which the Artist will need to fill out a form. Circumventing purchasing a second table by using a DBA (Does Business As) will result in a refund along with a permanent ban from all future San Japan conventions. On-site industry representatives of an anime distribution company may issue a verbal grievance on any item sold in Artist Alley at their own decision if it is viewed as a potential copyright or trademark violation. A waiting list will not be enacted once all tables have been purchased. I only got approved for 1 - 1.5 hours, is there any kind of discount or incentive for panelists? February 18-19, 2023. Artists may not sell art by proxy for another artist who was not approved or unable to attend San Japan. $44.00* Tier 3-Day Pre-Registration from October 21st, 2018 through November 12th, 2018, $51.50* Tier 3-Day Pre-Registration from November 13th, 2018 through January 1st, 2019, $56.50* Tier 3-Day Pre-Registration from January 2nd, 2019 through March 14th, 2019, $61.50* Tier 3-Day Pre-Registration from March 15th, 2019 through May 14th, 2019, $66.50* Tier 3-Day Pre-Registration from May 15th, 2019 through July 8th, 2019. (TENTATIVE LOCATION: Room 207B, HBG Convention Center). Please direct refund requests toregistration@san-japan.orgup until July 8th, 2019. Allen, TX. Artists attempting to use the loading dock will be denied entrance and redirected to the proper loading area. Prints:There is currently no limit on the number prints that may be sold at San Japan. Crash space allocated for non-local volunteers. We do not offer lockers nor will we watch your bags. Grab a discounted room with your membership! Up to TWO (2) codes will be issued. This includes retail items that have been modified by less than 50%. An Artist may only purchase one full increment 6 table. San Japan continues to monitor official Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization COVID-19 safety protocols. Once youve been judged then youre done for the pre-judging section. LOSER MAY SWITCH CHARACTERS RANDOM STAGE SELECT, Rules pulled from: Dragon Ball FighterZ World Championship Tournaments Rules and Regulations. 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