Please note that the deadline for press pass registration is February 24, 2012. There will be no at-con registration for press. All requests for press passes must be pre-approved.

Anime Boston and The New England Anime Society are pleased to offer press passes to qualified members of the media covering the convention. A press pass not only gives you access to the entire convention and preferred seating in the main events room, but you additionally have the opportunity to access certain areas normally off-limits to the general audience.

A press pass to Anime Boston 2012 will grant you full access to:

• exhibit halls
• panel rooms
• video rooms
• art rooms
• game rooms
• reserved press seating in the main events room
• press room for one-on-one interviews with guests*

You do not qualify for a press pass if you are:

• a publisher
• a sales representative
• a freelance photographer
• any other non-editorial personnel
• creating a student documentary
• a representative of a web site, fan magazine, or podcast that does not publish anime news or convention reports
• a representative of a web site, fan magazine, or podcast which has not been previously reviewed and approved by Anime Boston's Press Liaison (these will not be approved at the convention)

You must also present a photo ID to obtain your press pass at the convention. Press passes will not be mailed.

If you are not a member of a major media outlet (TV station, newspaper, etc) and seek a written letter of approval from Anime Boston's Press Liaison, please fill out our press registration form when it becomes available. Anime Boston reserves the right to refuse or limit press passes to anyone or any organization for any reason. Press passes are not transferable.

If you would like to be added to the Anime Boston press mailing list, please contact our Press Liaison with the subject line "AB2012 Press Mailing List" and list your name, organization, and contact information in the body of the letter.

To apply for a Press Pass for Anime Boston 2012, please fill out this form.

* Please note that we cannot guarantee approval for requested interviews. Requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.