About the Show
Planet Anime Kansas City is the newest convention to be hosted by Planet Promotions, LLC.
As a companion to the March 2023 return of Planet Comicon Kansas City, this anime-focused event will make its debut at the Kansas City Convention Center this fall on October 20th thru October 22nd, 2023.
Your visit to this new anime-centric destination within our fandom-fueled universe will feature an incredible lineup of anime voice celebrities, exhibitors, special events, a wide ranging schedule of panels, plus amazing cosplay, a cosplay contest, and more to be announced in the coming months.
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October 20 – Friday 5PM – 8PM
October 21 – Sat: 10AM – 7PM
October 22 – Sun: 10AM – 5PM
Yes. Some classes of admissions may be admitted ½ hour early on Saturday. Currently this only applies to Red Panda Pass admission holders.
Planet Anime Kansas City will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center. It is located in downtown Kansas City at 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64015.
The Kansas City Convention Center is dedicated to providing an accessible and enjoyable experience to all patrons including services for those who may need auditory, visual or mobility assistance. For full information regarding the center’s offerings, please visit their website by clicking here.
Planet Anime Kansas City is owned and promoted by Planet Promotions, LLC.
Admission
On the home page please see the Purchase Tickets button.
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Tickets will be available for sale during the convention.
Contact us at questions@planetanimekc.com where our staff will follow up with you on a first come first serve basis.
The Box Office will be at Bartle Hall in Lobby 2300. Will Call is located in the same area. Entrance to PAKC will be through the 1500 lobby of the Kansas City Convention Center, on the South side of 14th Street between Broadway and Wyandotte. Will Call, for picking up advance purchases, will be in the 1500 lobby.
We suggest you bring cash if possible. Some exhibitors (including comic creators, crafters, and vendors) and media celebrities will accept only cash. Others will be able to accept credit and debit cards. If you run short on cash, ATMs will be available in the exhibit hall, mostly near the Celebrity Row toward the south end of the exhibit hall. Please keep in mind that there are limits on what can be withdrawn from an ATM. Generally, it is $200 per transaction.
You will be able to use debit/credit cards for some things, including admission, concessions, and many (but not all) vendors.
NOTE: Not all vendors including Food will take cash. Some will be CASHLESS. Please be prepared for both options.
When you purchase advance admission, you will receive a confirmation email that you use to access a QR code. Bring that QR code message (or a version that you have sent to your phone) to the Will Call desk where you will receive wristbands. The wristband is your credential for admission to Planet Comicon Kansas City. Once attached, it cannot be removed. If you have a weekend admission, the wristband must be worn all days. It cannot be removed and reattached. A wristband that has been removed is void and not valid for admission. The Will Call booths will be open during these hours (subject to change):
Please enter thru the 1500 Lobby Bartle Hall, located on the south side of 14th Street between Broadway and Wyandotte. Thursday only, for your convenience, 14th Street will be closed and monitored so you can park while you pick up your credentials. You can come up the escalator or elevator and cross the bridge over Central to enter into the 2300 Lobby.
Show days – 2300 Lobby Bartle Hall – Will Call hours:
Friday October 20 11 am – 8 pm
Saturday October 21 8 am – 7 pm
Sunday October 22 8 am – 5 pm
We encourage you to pick up early at one of our off site locations (TBD) on Thursday ONLY (11am – 6:30pm) before the day you plan to attend at Bartle Hall to avoid the morning Will Call line on the day of the show you plan to attend. Once you have your wristband you can go directly to the credentialed line to enter the show.
The main Will Call booth will be located at the 2300 Lobby of Bartle Hall. This lobby is located at the top of the escalator from the 1500 Lobby and over the Central Street Bridge – entrance on the south side of 14th Street between Wyandotte and Central.
We do have several lines for admissions and purchases: please review to determine which line you should be in before you arrive at the show.
Non Credentialed – you don’t have your credential wristbands.
Credentialed entry – you have your credential wristbands.
Box Office – Will be located at the Kansas City Convention Center in Lobby 2300.
Entry is at the southwest corner of Central and W 14th St. Will Call – Lobby 1500
General – Enter Lobby 1500 – line starts at the bottom of 1500 lobby east escalator. Follow Hot Pink themed signage.
Red Panda Pass/VIP Packages Enter Lobby 1500. Entry to the show will be 2300 East Escalators. Follow Orange themed signage.
Still not sure? Ask a crew member and they will help guide you to the proper line.
Yes, someone other than the person who made the purchase can pick up their wristbands. Just be sure they have your confirmation email (paper or a version that you have sent to their phone) when they come to the Will Call desk. The wristband is your credential for admission to Planet Anime Kansas City. Once attached, it cannot be removed. If you have a weekend admission, the wristband must be worn all days. It cannot be removed and reattached. A wristband that has been removed is void and not valid for admission. Will Call hours are posted above.
Yes, you can split you order wristband pick up. Just be sure each person has the confirmation email (paper or a version that you have sent to your phone) when they come to the Will Call desk. The wristband is your credential for admission to Planet Anime Kansas City. Once attached, it cannot be removed. If you have a weekend admission, the wristband must be worn all days. It cannot be removed and reattached. A wristband that has been removed is void and not valid for admission.
We are working hard to set up queueing to be flexible during the peak times. We are not planning on using underground tunnels unless we have extreme weather conditions. Instead, we will queue Will Call Line on closed 14th street between Central and Wyandotte. Depending on the weather, the line may extend into Bartle Hall into 2200 & 2300 areas.
To avoid long lines to get your credentials (Will Call and Box Office) prior to the show opening each day:
- Take advantage of Thursday’s extended Will Call hours to pick up your credentials early!
- Will Call 2300 Lobby Bartle Hall will be open Friday October 20th 11am – 8pm.
- Show days October 20 (preview Night), 21 & 22, open 2 hours before show opens to show close.
- Box Office in 2300 Lobby.
- Consider picking up your Saturday/Sunday credentials later in day Friday or Saturday when lines are shorter, so you can go directly to the proper credentialed (general public or Red Panda Pass) line on the day you attend the show
Yes. The wristband is your credential for admission to Planet Anime Kansas City. Once attached, it cannot be removed. If you have a weekend admission, the wristband must be worn all days. It cannot be removed and reattached. A wristband that has been removed is void and not valid for admission. The wristbands are water resistant and stronger than they appear, strong enough for regular wear and tear over the course of three days.
All Advanced purchases for our October 20-22, 2023 show are non-refundable.
Yes, your admission credential (wristband) does allow for re-entry to the show on the days that the credential is valid. For example, if you have a Sunday wristband, you may leave the show and re-enter at any time during public show hours on Sunday.
Lost wristbands will not be replaced. Should you damage your wristband, bring it to the Will Call desk with your identification and we will confirm your purchase and replace it.
Yes, the wristband are water resistant and stronger than they appear. The wristband is your credential for admission to Planet Anime Kansas City. Once attached, it cannot be removed. If you have a weekend admission, the wristband must be worn all days. It cannot be removed and reattached. A wristband that has been removed is void and not valid for admission.
Yes, as long as the new admission item price is higher than your existing purchase. Open your email receipt and click on “Upgrade”. When you select the promotion package, you can upgrade to the package by paying only the difference (plus taxes and fees).
No, admission for children 7 and under are FREE – limit of four(4) children age seven (7) and under for each paid adult.
- We do offer a complimentary wristband upon request for children 7 and under at Will Call and the Box office (while supplies last).
- Help us keep you and your family together. We suggest for smaller children you write your name and phone number on the back before having them wear it.
Should you become separated, we can call you directly to reunite your family so you can continue to enjoy the show.
Yes, lockers will be available for a fee. We will post its location as we get nearer the show.
Most comic book creator guests do not charge for autographs; however, some will charge a fee. It is at the discretion of the guest. In an effort to keep the lines moving, many creators will place a limit on how many autographs will be given to a single individual at one time. After that time, they may begin to charge or ask that you get back in line. Be respectful of the guests and your fellow convention attendees. All media guests will be charging for their autographs. Prices for autographs and photo opportunities are at the guest’s discretion.
Planet Anime Kansas City is dedicated to providing a safe and fun environment for all fans. Toward that goal, PAKC has adopted guidelines respecting the feelings and personal space of others.
Please respect everyone’s personal space. Do not touch, hug or make any sort of unwanted physical contact with any person, including guests, attendees, exhibitors, volunteers, contractors and staff, without the proper permissions. This policy has always been in place at Planet Anime. Please be respectful of all persons at the show!
Please see PAKC’s Anti-harassment Standards Page for full policies and procedures.
Concessions
Bring cash. Some vendors, artists, and celebrities cannot accept credit or debit cards. If you run short on cash, ATMs will be available in the exhibit hall. You will be able to use debit/credit cards for some things, including admission, concessions, and many (but not all) vendors.
NOTE: Not all vendors including Food will take cash. Some will be CASHLESS. Please be prepared for both options.
Yes, attendees will have access to multiple food and beverage options in the exhibit hall and near some of the panel rooms.
Cosplay/Costuming
Check back for more information. We will post here once we have an update.
You can read our latest updates to our weapon and prop policy on its own page by clicking here.
We are a family-friendly show. Clothing and costumes should not exceed PG-rating standards. No nudity, profanity, or abusive content. Use common sense. Shoes must be worn at all times (no bare feet).
Planet Anime Kansas City COVID-19 Statement:
2023 COVID GUIDELINES FOR PLANET ANIME KC
The health and safety of all participants is priority at Planet Anime KC and all Planet Promotions, LLC events. To promote a safe experience, we are following the state, county, and CDC guidelines. It is important to recognize there is, however, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in visiting any public place where people are gathered.
Following these guidelines and expectations, we currently will not be requiring proof of vaccination or mandatory masking for Planet Anime KC 2023.
However, due to the unpredictability of COVID-19, show management and Planet Promotions, LLC, reserves the right to adjust restrictions and requirements for entry to the event closer to the convention as required by the CDC and/or local guidelines.
Please be aware that some guests may require masks be worn during interactions with fans including, but not limited to, panels, autographing, and photo ops. We will share that information as we receive it.
We do recommend that masks be worn indoors. We expect all attendees to treat each other with respect, whether they choose to wear or not wear a mask. We also continue to recommend proper hand washing hygiene, and proper sanitation.
We appreciate everyone doing their part to ensure Planet Anime KC will be a safe and welcoming environment for all.
We encourage you to revisit this page prior to traveling to the event as we will be constantly re-evaluating and reviewing protocols as they relate to current COVID-19 status.
Exhibitors/Artists Alley
You can order fill out an application for Exhibitor space, including booth spaces, Artists Alley tables and Crafter tables online. We will notify you of status based on our current inventory/availability. See our Exhibitors page for more information. All information related to exhibitor space can be found there. Exhibitors include those wishing to exhibit in Artists Alley and Crafter Alley.
You can order fill out an application for Exhibitor space, including booth spaces, Artists Alley tables and Crafter tables online. We will notify you of status based on our current inventory/availability. See our Exhibitors page for more information. All information related to exhibitor space can be found there. Exhibitors include those wishing to exhibit in Artists Alley and Crafter Alley.
See our Exhibitors page for more information. All information related to exhibitor space can be found there.
Family
We encourage people of all ages to come enjoy Planet Anime Kansas City. Comic books, cartoons, anime, video games and pop culture have appeal for all ages. However, in order to make Planet Anime Kansas City a safe and enjoyable environment for all, we require that all attendees under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a registered attendee of Planet Anime Kansas City at all times. Please direct all specific inquiries to the Will Call staff at the convention.
Our paging system is for show communications and emergency use only. We suggest you designate a meeting place once at the show, so if you are separated all family members will know where to find each other. Cell phones will work within the exhibition area and we encourage you to carry them.
We offer a complimentary wristband upon request for children 7 and Under at Will Call and the Box office (while supplies last). To help us keep you and your family together. We suggest you write your name and phone number on the back before having them wear it. Should you become separated, we can call you directly to reunite your family so you can continue to enjoy the show.
Gaming
Absolutely! PAKC will feature a variety of video gaming options and tabletop gaming options. Be sure to check under the “Things To Do” tab to see a description of this year’s options
Guests
All guests will be present at Planet Anime both days unless otherwise noted. Check the media guests, comic creators, and cosplay guest’s pages for information about a particular guests or attraction. We will post a chart of autograph and photo opportunity pricing as the show approaches. Also, checkout out the information on availability of autographs and photo opportunities and an explanation of the types of photo opportunities available.
Harassment
Planet Anime Kansas City is dedicated to providing a safe and fun environment for all fans. Toward that goal we have adopted guidelines for respecting the feelings and personal space of others. Please see the Anti-harassment Standards page for our policies and procedures. To report harassment please find the nearest Planet Anime Kansas City volunteer or security personnel. They will direct you to an information desk or security center. If you feel your safety or the safety of others is in jeopardy please contact the Kansas City Police Department at 911 if there is an emergency. For your own safety, if you feel that you are being harassed in a non-emergency situation please report your problems to us before anyone else. If you cannot find a staff, crew, or volunteer member to assist you, please go to the information desks located near registration or just inside the entrance of the exhibition floor. Please report to us before taking matters into your own hands (such as personally confronting the aggressor or posting on social media). We have professional security on site and they are properly equipped for these contingencies.
Hotels
There are plenty of hotel rooms available in the Kansas City area. Planet Anime Kansas City has booked a block of rooms at The Crowne Plaza Hotel at preferred rates. Please click HERE to get to the reservation page. For the most complete information about rooms available in our hotel blocks, please go to our Hotels page.
Location
Planet Anime will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center, 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105. This is located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Planet Anime Kansas City will occupy Halls D & E of the Bartle Hall, as well as many of the building’s meeting spaces, such as the Grand Ballroom and the Great Hall. See the When & Where page of our Planet Anime Kansas City site, at the following link, which will also have a map of the convention added at some point before the show.
Other Questions
If you didn’t find an answer to your question, contact us at questions@planetanimeKC.com. We will do our best to respond quickly. Questions that are asked frequently, will be added to this page.
Parking
For the latest information on parking for Planet Anime Kansas City, please click here.
Pets/Service Animals
No. Only service animals are allowed in the venue.
Photographs
Most guests will be available for photograph opportunities with fans. With comic creator celebrities most will be available at their table or booth for photos with no fee. Some may charge a small fee. It is up to the individual creator. As to media celebrities, all will offer photograph opportunities with fans. Some will only do “professional photo op” using the professional photographer who will be on site. Others will offer the opportunity for “selfies” at their booth with the fans camera (which we refer to as “table photo ops”). Many will offer both. There are generally fees for ALL photo opportunities, whether professional or selfies, with celebrity guests. Each celebrity guest sets their own rules. See the Celebrity Autographs and Photos page for more information.
Yes, you can, however, there are some rules. Please use common sense. If someone doesn’t want their picture taken or put on video, please respect their wishes. The same holds true for our guests. They are our guests, and have a right to their privacy, so be nice. Many of our vendors in the Dealer’s Room don’t like to have people take pictures of their set ups, so be sure to ask first. And some of our guests charge for photos, so be sure to ask first! Basically, the answer is, Ask First! Remember, trying to take a picture of one of our guests from a distance may seem harmless to you, but they may not want you to do it. Also, when taking pictures of people in costume, or your friends, please be sure to angle yourselves so that you are not taking a picture across an aisle. When you do that, everyone has to stop and wait for you to take the picture. If you move so that you are both on the same side of the aisle and take the picture in the direction of traffic flow, then people can move past you and you don’t stop the flow of traffic. Filming is prohibited during any film screenings and some panels. Announcements will be made at the beginning of each panel as to whether filming of a particular panel is allowed. Generally filming is allowed of all panels except some panels which include certain celebrity guests who have requested that their panel not be filmed. We do reserve the right to limit filming of an event based on a specific guest’s wishes. If you do take some great pictures and video (when allowed), let us know. Send us a copy and we’ll put it on our website for the world to see.
WE DO NOT ALLOW GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE CELEBRITY AREA: While we encourage fans to take photographs in almost every area of the convention, we do not allow general photography in Celebrity Row without specific permission of the particular celebrity you wish to photograph. For instance, there is no photography of a celebrity sitting at their table taken when you are in the aisle 20’ away. In the Celebrity Row area of the Exhibit Hall, please do not take photographs of celebrities without specific and express permission of that celebrity. This includes both still and video photography.
NO VIDEO OR STILL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE CELEBRITY AREA WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION.
Programming
Yes! We have an extensive selection of programming, with many tracks of programming happening all day long. There will be celebrity panels which will include most media celebrities attending the show. There will be creator panels including many of the attending creators. There will be cosplay and prop building panels, as well as other offerings. We will post the panel programming schedule 4 to 8 weeks prior to the show.
Most of the events at Planet Anime are included with your general admission ticket. There are a very few workshops or special events that may require an additional fee. Any events that require an additional fee will be clearly marked on the schedule and event announcements.
Panel requests will be posted at a later date.
