Masquerade Sign Ups are LIVE!
🏙Masquerade Sign Ups are LIVE!🌉 We can’t wait to see what our amazing community brings to the stage! For sign-ups & rules, click here: Animé Los Angeles Masquerade Be sure to visit animelosangeles.org/registration to get your badge today!...
Let’s Get Decorating!
🏙Let’s Get Decorating!🌉 It’s time to submit photos for our wall décor! Whether it’s gaming, panels, community, or cosplay, share your favorite ALA moments with us! You can read more about submissions here: Photo Submissions Be sure to visit...
Programming Applications are OPEN!
🏙Programming Applications are OPEN!🌉 Fan programming is a huge part of what makes our convention special! If you’d like to host a panel or workshop during ALA 22, head on over to our live programming page and fill out an application today! Live Programming Be...
The Animé Los Angeles Quarterly Newsletter! #2
We Hope Summer’s Treated Ya Well! It’s been a busy summer season, and with so much going on we’re a little behind on our newsletters but we have A LOT to share! The fall season coming up will be packed with applications, sign ups, guest announcements, and more! We’ll...
Single Day Badges Now on Sale!!!
🏙Single Day Badges Now on Sale!!!🌉 Looking to attend Anime LA 22 for just one day? You can get your single day badges starting today!!! Be sure to visit animelosangeles.org/registration to get your badge today! 🏕
Warm Up the Mic! Idol Showcase Applications Coming SOON!
🏙Warm Up the Mic! Idol Showcase Applications Coming SOON!🌉 Our Idol Showcase is back again! After an amazing showing at ALA 21, we can’t wait to see who graces the stage this year! Applications go live August 1st! You can read more about the Idol Showcase here:...
Get Your Badge Before The Price Goes Up!
🏙 Get Your Badge Before The Price Goes Up! 🌉 Our next badge rate increase arrives on August 1st! You can still get your Full Event badge for $85 before then! If you haven’t gotten your badge yet, be sure to visit animelosangeles.org/registration to get your...
An Important Booking Update for City Center Hotel
🏙An Important Booking Update for City Center Hotel🌉 We have updated our hotels page with new reservation details provided by City Center. Please be sure to review them at https://animelosangeles.org/locations/official-hotels/ before booking. Rooms at this hotel will...
Waiting For the Right Hotel Reservation? Join Our Waitlist!
🏙 Waiting For the Right Hotel Reservation? Join Our Waitlist! 🌉 For those who were not able to book a reservation for Anime LA 22 due to certain dates not being available at your preferred hotel, Starting Sunday, you can now join a waitlist! Waitlisted reservations...
June 1st Brings a 2-for-1 Update!
🏙 June 1st Brings a 2-for-1 Update!🌉 Mark your calendars folks! On June 1st, ALA Hotel Blocks will go LIVE at 10am! Be sure to visit our Official Hotels page to view rates & information! On the same day, badge prices will be going up from $75 ➡ $85! If you want to...
Interested In Staffing? Applications are OPEN!
🏙 Interested In Staffing? Applications are OPEN! 🌉 Animé LA is nothing without our amazing staff team that help run the show! If you’ve ever been interested in helping us make the magic, consider filling out our staff application here Volunteering &...
The Animé Los Angeles Quarterly Newsletter!
Hello everyone!!! We hope 2026 has been treating you well! After a good rest and recovery from Animé LA 21, our preparations for Animé LA 22 have begun! As we work on the various tasks to bring ALA together, we plan to provide more consistent newsletters with...
Rise & Shine! Early Bird Rates are Live!!!
🏙 Rise & Shine! Early Bird Rates are Live!!! 🌉 Get your 4-Day badges for $75, that’s less than $20 a day! Rates start to go up starting on May 31st! Be sure to visit animelosangeles.org/registration to get your badge today! 🏕
Badge rate increase – Rates go up August 1st!
Badge rate increase – Rates go up on August 1st, 2024. Make sur to get your Full Event (4-day) badge now for only $80.00 (only $20/day!).
Live Programming Forms are now live!
⚜Want to be a part of ALA History? Join our Live Programming tracks!⚜ Interested in putting on a Panel, Workshop, or Musical Act? Submission forms are now live! You can head on over to our Live Programming page to read up on all programming guidelines & details or...
FIND THE (not so hidden) HIDDEN SIGNS!
Several Animé Los Angeles ads have been spotted in SoCal! If you find one, safely snap a photo and post it to Twitter/X or Instagram (or both for increased odds!) for a chance to win a free badge* to Animé LA 19! All you have to do to enter: – Post a photo of...
Cyber Monday sale
🕹 BONUS DISCOUNT 2! ENGAGE! 🎮 Missed out on Black Friday? Well here’s another discount deal for you! Register for the full event for $80! That’s only $20 a day! The sale runs all day long on Monday, November 27th! Discount will be applied during checkout...
Black Friday sale
🕹 DISCOUNT BONUS ACTIVATED! 🎮 Our Black Friday sale has come back around this year! Register for the full event for $79! That’s less than $20 a day! The sale will be running all day long on Friday, November 24th! Head to https://animelosangeles.org/ to learn...
Only want one?
Animé Los Angeles 19 registration now open
Get your badges now at the all-time low price of $65 for all four days! That’s less than $18 per day!
Buy your badge at the door
Behind the scenes con running panel series
Our behind the scenes panel series returns for Animé Los Angeles 18! (full schedules and times can be found here <click>)
Want to know “Where are you going?”
Check out our helpful Map page: Maps (Orguss reference brought to you by old fan is...
ALA 18 Mobile App
Plan your days accordingly with the ALA Mobile App! Download the guidebook app to your mobile device and stay up to date all weekend during #AnimeLA18! Head to https://guidebook.com/g/ala2023 and download it today!
Hiroshi Nagahama – update
Unfortunately Hiroshi Nagahama will not be able to join us next month. Please see his letter and video message here: Hiroshi Nagahama – Guest of...
Make sure your cosplay lineup is on point!
🌊 Make sure your cosplay lineup is on point! 🌴 Looking to share your cosplay lineups? Then use our official ALA 18 layouts and tell your friends what your cosplay plans are!~ Don’t forget to share it with #AnimeLA18 so we can see your awesome cosplay plans! Grab...
Share your schedule with your friends & followers
🌊 Share your schedule with your friends & followers! 🌴 Hosting a panel? Participating in a gathering or meetup? Feel free to use our open frame to share your #AnimeLA18 plans with everyone! Download the template here: https://bit.ly/ALA18ScheduleTemplate...
Long Beach Transit info including Passport shuttle
LBT’s Passport will resume service for the holidays, beginning Friday, December 16, 2022 through Monday, January 16, 2023, operating Friday – Sunday only. (Click here for schedules and additional information)
Anime + Music = A lively evening!
Calling all AMV Creators! We are taking AMV submissions! The deadline to submit your entry to this year’s contest is Dec 3, at 11:59pm PST! Head to https://animelosangeles.org/project/amv-contest/ for rules & details
The Twilight Gala Awaits!
The Animé Los Angeles Formal Dance returns as “The Twilight Gala” Join us on Day 1, Jan 5th, at the Seaside Ballroom for a night of elegance and grace with your favorite tunes and costumes! The gala runs from 7:00PM – 11:00PM You can head to...
Share your Cosplay & Make new friends!
Cosplay Gathering Submissions are officially live! You can submit your gathering here: https://forms.gle/MTQbpUbTZhfomriP6 Accepted gatherings will be listed here: https://tinyurl.com/ALA18Gatherings
Are you interested in being part of the team? Well, we’re recruiting!
If you would like to join our staff team, we have several departments currently looking for new recruits: – Registration – Cosplay Gatherings – Costume Repair Station – Publications – Logistics – and more! If any of these feels like...
ALA photo submissions now open!
It’s time to send in your ALA photos to decorate the walls of Anime Los Angeles 18! Let’s transform the walls of Long Beach with your awesome photos. Remember, we like to see photos of con events and activities, as well as cosplay! Submit your photos to:...
Artist Alley booths available now!
Artist Alley registration is open now! For additional information and registration link, head over to: Artist...
Artist Alley Booth sales open Sunday Sept 11th at 10 AM
Artist Alley Booth sales will be going live on Sunday, Sept 11th, at 10 AM PST! We will be posting the **direct link** for Booth Purchases to our social media, similar to our hotel block release. Please turn on notifications if possible for when the link drops! For...
Panels/Workshops submissions now open!
Interested in hosting a panel or workshop for Animé Los Angeles 18? Our submissions forms are open now. Check out our Live Programming page for more information and links to the forms!
Flying to ALA?
Flying to Animé Los Angeles? Consider Long Beach Airport!
Exhibit spaces available now
Interesting in being an exhibitor (dealer) at Animé Los Angeles 18? Please contact us at ‘[email protected]’ for more information.
Official ALA hotel block opens August 15th
We know you’ve been waiting! Get yourselves ready for Hotel Blocks to go live!!! Please remember, hotel block links will be posted directly to all our social media pages!
Registration Rate Increase
REMINDER Full weekend registration rates will be going up on August 1st, so get your badges before they do! Head to https://animelosangeles.org/regist…/attendee-registration/ for details and more!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now
Are you interested in being a sponsor at Animé Los Angeles? Looking to promote your brand during our event? Visit our sponsorship page, https://animelosangeles.org/sponsorships/ for details & contact information!
Buy your badge at the door!!
ALA Mobile App is now live!
Plan out your weekend within the palm of your hand! Download the ALA Mobile App via Guidebook and get up to date details for the convention!
Guest Update
Regrettably the following guests will not be able to join us for Animé Los Angeles 17. We look forward to the possibility of having them join us in the future. Dorah Fine Tony Oliver Adventures in Voice Acting Corps Dance Crew Imperial Knights...
Cosplay Catwalk
Applications for the Cosplay Catwalk are now live! Join @BLACKROS3band for the Cosplay Catwalk at the #AnimeLA17 Fashion Show! click the form link for details and apply today!
On site COVID testing available with modMD
Animé Los Angeles has partnered with @modmdla to provide on site COVID testing at the Long Beach Convention Center from January 6-9th, starting at 8am. With the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, we encourage all attendees, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, to take a...
Animé Los Angeles 17 Mask Enforcement Policy
Please be sure to read our Mask Enforcement Policy for #AnimeLA17 You can find more info regarding covid-19 orders and mandates for the city below:...
Shuttle service information – Routes and Schedules
Shuttle service information – Routes and Schedules The (free) Long Beach Transit Passport shuttle will be up and running for Animé Los Angeles 17! Please see the link below for routes and schedules. Please note the City is working on confirming Thursday service for...
Do you wanna be a star?
Is your place in the lime light? Do you wanna show the world what you’re made of? Then, maybe you have what it takes to be ALA’s Next Top Star!!! We’re looking for all types of talent! Dancing, singing, comedy, voice acting – anything! Winner will be...
Cosplay Chess applications are now live
Step onto the stage of glory in the ultimate cosplay crossover event, Cosplay Chess! Sign ups are now live through Jan 1st~ head to https://animelosangeles.org/project/cosplay-chess/ for more details. If you haven’t yet, purchase your tickets today!...
Animé Los Angeles COVID-19 vaccination and mask requirements:
Animé Los Angeles is a volunteer run event. Recently our volunteer staff have received threats, aggressive emails, and attempted doxing by a number of individuals. While it will always be our goal to provide a safe and enjoyable event for all our attendees, we have...
Ticket Rates are going up December 1st!!
December is just around the corner and that means that Ticket Rates are going up! Head on over to https://animelosangeles.org/registration/attendee-registration/ & purchase your Animé Los Angeles 17 tickets at the current rate before the final rate increase goes...
ALA WALL PHOTO SUBMISSIONS OPEN NOW!
It’s time to send in your ALA photos to decorate the walls of Anime Los Angeles 17! Let’s transform the walls of Long Beach with your awesome photos. Remember, we like to see photos of con events and activities, as well as cosplay! Submit your photos...
Animé Los Angeles COVID-19 vaccination and mask requirements
Per Los Angeles County Public Health requirements, all attendees (including vendors; artists; guests; staff; and other types) must provide proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to entry. Additionally, masks must be worn...
Official Hotel Block Open!
Click here for reservation link and more information.
ANIMÉ LOS ANGELES 17 ANNOUNCES DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE
We are thrilled to announce that Animé Los Angeles 17 will now be held January 6 – 9, 2022 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California!! Tickets for Animé Los Angeles 17 will remain on sale through November 30th, 2020 and will reopen again in early...
ANIMÉ LOS ANGELES 17 NOVEMBER UPDATE
Is Animé Los Angeles 17 going to happen? Yes. While we had hoped to hold Animé Los Angeles 17 as originally planned in January of 2021, it is obvious that will not be doable due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. Please see the announcement below for information...
ANIMÉ LOS ANGELES 17 COVID-19 POLICY
Is Animé Los Angeles 17 going to happen? Yes. Animé Los Angeles 17 is currently scheduled for January 7-10, 2021. In the event this date is changed, we will update everyone as soon as possible. We are carefully monitoring each day’s new developments in relation to the...
