Policies
Cosplay is encouraged! However, nudity or partial nudity will not be allowed, as this is a family-friendly event. No hate speech or symbols will be allowed as a part of your costume. See the weapons and props link below for more details on that.
Click on the following links to read more in depth about each our rules and regulations for our weapons/props and harassment policies.
Other policies are below
Admission Badges and Wristbands
At check-in/registration, you will receive both a badge and a wristband. You will need both to enter into the various AniPop event spaces. They will be checked for at the entrance to every AniPop-related area. More details are on our Registration page.
Photo/Video Recording
Photos and video recording are allowed. By attending AniPop you acknowledge that you may be photographed or video recorded at some point – by official AniPop staff or by other AniPop attendees. You are still to abide by appropriate behavior with respect to photographing fans, cosplayers, and other attendees. See our harassment policy for more information.
Animals and Pets
Animals and pets will not be allowed at AniPop. It’s for their safety and protection, as well as for the guests of AniPop. Please leave your pets at home – this includes birds, reptiles, dogs, cats, zebras, elephants, horses, and pretty much every animal.
Smoking
AniPop is a smoke-free event. If you need to smoke, find an appropriate area at the Sheraton designated for smoking.
Outside Food and Drinks
Guests are permitted to bring their own food and drinks, as well as purchase some from the food venues on the California Center for the Arts site. However, while drinks and beverages will be allowed in the rooms, no food will be allowed in any of the AniPop programming rooms (panel rooms, dynamic room, exhibit hall, featured artist room, future room, video game room, tabletop room, etc).
Drugs and Alcohol
Drug use is not permitted and will not be tolerated during AniPop.