Planet Anime Kansas City press applications must fall into one of three categories:

• Digital Media (Website/Blog/Podcast/Vlog/Etc. with weekly content and 10k+ monthly unique visitors).

• Print Media (Local/National/College newspapers, writers, journalists, photographers, magazines, etc.)

• Broadcast Media (TV & Radio include AM, FM, Satellite, Local/Regional/National TV)

Each individual must submit their own application – do NOT submit a single request for two or more individuals.

2025 Planet Anime Press Application

There are specific requirements for applicants dependent on the requesting media outlets. You must meet those requirements to be considered. Please read each section of the application carefully.

**Advance Press Applications must be submitted by November 14, 2025. You will be notified by November 17, 2025 if you have been approved.

**Credential press/media may also check-in on-site for day-of press badges (valid press/media credential must be presented).

Final approval/denial for PAKC Press Badges is at the sole discretion of Planet Anime Kansas City.

Application Guidelines

• Opportunities for celebrity and comic creator interviews are NOT included with your PAKC media credential. A press badge is provided as a courtesy to cover the event. You may not approach guests within the celebrity row to solicit for interviews, they must be arranged in advance. Requests may be sent to press@planetcomicon.com.

• Press badges are non-transferable and non-resellable. Any individuals caught selling or transferring their press badge will be disqualified from attending Planet Anime Kansas City current and future events. This is non-negotiable.

• All holders of Press badges must adhere to the regular attendee rules and guidelines at all times as well as the additional rules for attending press:

  • Expectations and Rules for Press Badge Holders

    • Members of the press must adhere to the PAKC Anti-Harassment Standards.

    • Members of the press must adhere to all COVID-19/Health guidelines established for the event and ensure proper distancing is maintained at all times.

    • No coverage may make fun of or at the expense of our attendees, guests, or exhibitors.

    • Your Press Badge does not allow early access, special access, or guaranteed seating.

    • Your Press Badge does not allow you to cut lines.

    • Press will be admitted into panels as general admission as long as room capacity allows. There will not be a designated press entrance for panels, so please make your plans accordingly.

    • Press can take photos or video during panels on a case by case basis. We ask that you be courteous to attendees while taking video or photos and avoid standing in front of other fans that are in attendance. Individual celebrities and agents have the right to deny photos and video during panels.

    • No video or photos are allowed at any time on celebrity row.
      Press Categories (Must Fall Into One of These Categories)

For questions, please contact press@planetcomicon.com.