


Rollovers for Attendees Affected by the California Wildfires
Hello Animé Los Angeles Attendees, Due to the unprecedented events surrounding the Southern California wildfires, and the impact they have had on many people within our community, we have created a solution to assist those who were unable to attend Animé Los Angeles...
A Message from the Board RE: Fire Situation
Hello Animé Los Angeles community, Due to the increasing concerns regarding the various fires in Southern California, we would like to take this moment to advise all of our attendees, staff, guests, and vendors to take caution during their travels to & from Animé...
The ALA Mobile App is now available!
⚜Plan your ALA Weekend with the a good guide!⚜ The Mobile App and schedule are LIVE! Via the Guidebook App, you can use your mobile phone to stay up to date on ALL manner of programming, vendors, guests & more! visit https://guidebook.com/g/ala2025 to get the...
The Savings Keep on Coming!
⚜The Savings Keep on Coming!⚜ To coincide with our Black Friday weekend badge sales, the ALA shop has some deals too! From the 29th to Dec 2nd, use coupon code ANIMELA20 to get 20% off purchases of $50 or more! Pre-order a Ribbon Binder, this year’s shirt...
Black Friday Savings All Weekend Long!
⚜We’ve got savings coming for the whole weekend!!!⚜ We’ll be hosting a Black Friday sale that’ll start on Friday the 29th all the way through Monday! Get your Full Event badge for $84! Visit...
ADA rentals are here for your convenience!
⚜ ADA rentals are here for your convenience! ⚜ Animé Los Angeles is working with Mozena Medical Supplies & Equipment this year to offer ADA devices & equipment rentals for our attendees! Mozena is a local business in Long Beach that offers a variety of items...
Photo Submissions are LIVE!
⚜ The walls are home to ALAs Past! ⚜ It’s time to submit your favorite ALA photos to decorate the halls of our convention! Cosplay Pics, gatherings, events, fun times. If it happened at ALA, we want to see it! Head to the photo submissions page for...
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...