Guests Signing policy
Guests will be available for autographs during the weekend in the Guest Autograph & Merchandise Area (Guest Area). Check the schedule for signing times for each guest. Due to high demand and limited time available for each signing session, the following policies will apply to ensure as many people have an opportunity to obtain an autograph as possible.
Obtaining an Autograph Token
If you wish to obtain an Autograph for a guest, you must have BOTH
- a physical VIP (Lanyard) OR General Admission pass (wristband) AND
- an Autograph token for the guest
- Trader pass holders will receive a raffle form for a chance to win 1 in 10 tokens per guest, per day. Winners can collect their tokens from the Info & Ticket Booth when picking up their trader pass. Trader pass holders are not eligible to queue for autograph tokens with general attendees.
- Other pass holders (media pass, performer pass, creator pass) are not eligible to receive guest tokens.
At doors open each day, attendees can collect an autograph token at the Guest Autograph Token Collection Area by presenting their physical VIP or General Admission pass. The Guest Autograph Token Collection Area will distribute the limited number of the Autograph Tokens (60 per day for Kotteri!, 100 per day, per other guest,) after confirming an attendee’s physical entry pass. Autograph Tokens are valid only for the signing session on the day it was distributed (Saturday or Sunday).
Physical passes are issued when your e-ticket is scanned at entry, in the order of the queue. We recommend arriving early to improve your chances of receiving a token. VIP lanyards can be collected at the Info & Ticket Booth anytime during event days.
The Guest Autograph Token Collection Area will be located above the Starlight Stage in the Main Hall and will be open from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on both Saturday and Sunday (or until tokens run out). After 11:00 am, you may check autograph token availability directly at the Guest Signing & Merch Room (Room 3.7), located on Level 3.
General Signing Policy – Applies to all guests unless otherwise stated
- One attendee only can get ONE Autograph Token, for each guest
- No attendee may stand in line for an autograph without a token
- Attendees are not allowed to line up for an autograph session more than 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- To keep the line moving, only ONE item will be signed.
- DO NOT bring any bootleg items (they will not be signed). If you are uncertain about a particular item, check first! (Guests may be offended if they’re presented with bootleg items.) Animaga staff may veto any item as unsuitable for signing, and such decisions are final.
- Animaga staff reserve the right to inspect any item before it is presented to the guest
- You will be asked to show your signing tokens and admission ticket to staff when queuing in the Autograph Area. DO NOT LOSE YOUR TICKET WHILE WAITING FOR AN AUTOGRAPH!
- All attendees also have to follow the Animaga Code of Conduct. Animaga staff reserve the right to refuse autographs and/or tokens to any attendee who fails to follow the rules (or attempts to circumvent them). Anyone caught in the act is subject to the disruptive behaviour policy, and risks having their signing token revoked and/or access to the convention removed.
- Guests will not have time for lengthy conversation during the autograph session. Be mindful of other attendees waiting in the queue. (Assume that whatever you have to say must be said in 30 seconds or less, while the guest is signing your item. It’s a good idea to write down what you want to say.)
- All autographs will be signed with stationery and signing markers provided by Animaga.
Guest Signing Policy for Non-General Admission Pass Holders
Trader Pass Holders:
Trader (Exhibitor & Artist) pass holders will be eligible to enter a daily raffle for a chance to win one of ten (10) guest signing tokens per guest, per day. Raffle forms will be distributed at the time of pass collection. Winners may collect their signing tokens from the Info & Ticket Booth upon receiving their exhibitor credentials.
Exhibitor pass holders are not permitted to queue for guest signing tokens alongside general attendees under any circumstances.
Other Pass Holders:
Media, Performer, and Creator pass holders are not eligible to receive guest signing tokens under any circumstances.
This policy applies to the duration of the event on March 14-15 (Saturday & Sunday).
Strictly NO photography: Photography is strictly prohibited during the signing session to ensure privacy and respect for all participants.
Permitted Items for Signing by Tetsuya Kakihara:
Blank Signing Boards/ Animaga Signing Board (Japanese Shikishi Board):
Available for purchase at the Animaga Guest Merch Desk in the Guest Autograph Area. These are intended solely for personal commemoration of the event.
All items are intended for personal collection only, and not for resale.
Items not allowed:
will only sign on blank signing boards or Animaga signing board purchased from the Animaga Guest Merch Booth. No other items will be accepted for signing.
No personal items:
Personal items such as cosplay props, figures, t-shirts, and scraps of paper are not eligible for signing. This policy ensures that only officially sanctioned items are signed, maintaining the integrity of the session.
- Preparation: Please ensure the item you intend to have signed is prepared and accessible as you approach the signing area to facilitate a smooth session.
This policy applies to the duration of the event on March 14-15 (Saturday & Sunday).
Strictly NO photography: Photography is strictly prohibited during the signing session to ensure privacy and respect for all participants.
Permitted Items for Signing by Kana Ueda:
- Blank Signing Boards (Japanese Shikishi Board):
Available for purchase at the Animaga Guest Merch Desk in the Guest Autograph Area. These are intended solely for personal commemoration of the event. - Officially Licensed Products sold at Animaga Guest Merch Booth. Kana Ueda can also sign artbooks and manga related to the characters she has voiced.
All items are intended for personal collection only, and not for resale.
Items not allowed:
Kana Ueda will only sign on blank signing boards and items purchased from the Animaga Guest Merch Booth. No other items will be accepted for signing.
No personal items:
Personal items such as cosplay props, figures, t-shirts, and scraps of paper are not eligible for signing. This policy ensures that only officially sanctioned items are signed, maintaining the integrity of the session.
- Preparation: Please ensure the item you intend to have signed is prepared and accessible as you approach the signing area to facilitate a smooth session.
This policy applies to the duration of the event on March 14-15 (Saturday & Sunday).
Strictly NO photography: Photography is strictly prohibited during the signing session to ensure privacy and respect for all participants.
Permitted Items for Signing by Kotteri! :
- Attendees MUST purchase Kotteri!’s manga book「Veil」from the Animaga Guest Merch Booth to receive her autograph.
All items are intended for personal collection only, and not for resale.
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Items not allowed:
Kotteri! will not sign on anime figures, figure boxes, or any merchandise perceived to be intended for resale.
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No personal items:
Personal items such as cosplay props, figures, t-shirts, and scraps of paper are not eligible for signing. This policy ensures that only officially sanctioned items are signed, maintaining the integrity of the session.
- Preparation: Please ensure the item you intend to have signed is prepared and accessible as you approach the signing area to facilitate a smooth session.
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Kotteri! is unable to accept any gifts of food or beverages
This policy applies to the duration of the event on March 14-15 (Saturday & Sunday).
Strictly NO photography: Photography is strictly prohibited during the signing session to ensure privacy and respect for all participants.
Permitted Items for Signing by Tsunako & Kurone Mishima:
- Wall Scrolls and Posters
- PVC file
- Official signing board with artist’s characters
- Mouse Pads
- Artbooks
- Items purchased from the Animaga Guest Merch Booth
All items are intended for personal collection only, and not for resale.
Tsunoko & Kurone’s art books and related merchandises will be available for sale at the Animaga Guest Merch Booth in the Guest Autograph Area. While stocks last.
Items not allowed:
Tsunako & Kurone will not sign on anime figures, figure boxes, Trading Card or any merchandise perceived to be intended for resale.
No personal items:
Personal items such as cosplay props, figures, t-shirts, and scraps of paper will not be signed.
- Preparation: Have your item ready and accessible when you are within sight of the guest to facilitate a smooth signing process.
This policy applies to the duration of the event on March 14-15 (Saturday & Sunday).
- CHIHIRO 千尋 & Annie Meow凜花 will sign their official merchandise available for purchase at Animaga Guest Merch Booth, situated in the Guest Signing While stocks last.
- You can collect the Cosplayers’ Autograph tokens from both the Guest Autograph Area (or Guest Area, if making a purchase on the day).
- You can purchase a photo token from the Guest Merch Booth for $25 each. Photos will be taken during the autograph session by Animaga staff.
If you’ve brought something special for the guest such as a personal note or small gift, we ask that you follow certain guidelines for practical and safety reasons. Most guests appreciate these small gestures, but many gifts cannot be accepted.
- Please ensure that you provide the name of the guest, as well as your own name and contact information, either written on the outside of the message or attached clearly to the outside of the gift.
- Please do not wrap your gift using tape or tie it using ribbon; however, a gift bag or simple tissue paper cover is acceptable. (We must be able to screen all gifts.)
- Avoid anything large, bulky or easily damaged. Most guests fly quite a distance to appear at Animaga, and may have limited space in their luggage. Any gifts you bring should be small, durable, and easily packed.
- No food items will be accepted.
- No items that intentionally contain HUMAN DNA will be accepted. (Blood, skin, or hair…)
- If you have an item to present as a gift at any guest appearance, please bring it first to the Animaga staff member in charge of the appearance.
- DO NOT use Q&A time during a guest’s panel to present your gift to the guest; this is extremely rude and unfair to the other people who came to hear the guest speak.
- DO NOT use autograph time to present your gift without first clearing it with the staff member in charge, as this may deny others the opportunity to meet the guest.
- You may be asked to wait until the end of the session, or staff may accept the gift in order to present it to the guest on your behalf. (Rest assured, your gift will be given to the guest on your behalf – that’s why we request your contact information on every gift.)
