Registration

Q. Do I need to register?
A. Every person that wants to attend Anime Fusion must register for the event. This includes volunteers and staff. A registration form must be filled out for each person attending. The form must be completely filled out and legible. Anime Fusion is not responsible for incorrect information due to illegible, incorrect, or incomplete forms.

Q. Can I register when I arrive at the convention?
A. We intend to offer walk-up registrations and day passes, however, this cannot be guaranteed and at-the-door registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A sellout is always possible!

Q. Do I need a badge?
A. At any time that you are going to be in convention space or functions, you are required to have your badge on you and visible at all times. We reserve the right to deny access to convention areas to those who are not showing their badge.

Q. What can I have for a badge name?
A. You can use any name you want as long as it’s not obscene or offensive. Kanji or other special characters are not allowed. The head of registration has the final say on badge names. If we determine that the badge name you entered on your registration form is inappropriate, we will change it to your first name. Blank badge names are not allowed and will be set to your first name. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Q. Can I share my badge with someone else?
A. No. Each person must fill out a registration form and pay the fee for their own badge. Anyone caught using someone else’s badge is subject to removal from the con without refund. Anime Fusion reserves the right to ban violators from future conventions.

Q. How do I register in a group?
A. Group registrations are available for groups of 8 or more people. Each person registering as part of a group will receive $5 off the current registration price. Group registrations are available as mail-in only. The registrations must be mailed in by September 15th . To register as a group, have the group leader fill out the group registration form and list of group registrants and include them with the group members’ registration forms and payment. All forms and the full amount due must be submitted together. See the Group Registration page for full instructions.

Q. Why must the group leader be 18 or older?
A. The group leader must be at least 18 years of age so they are able to act as an emergency contact for group members who are under the age of 18. Photo ID must also be shown to pick up the badges at the convention.

Q. What payments do you accept?
A. For online registrations, we accept all major credit cards, as well as PayPal. For mail, we accept checks and money orders made payable to Quad Cities Anime, Inc.. We will also be accepting cash, checks, and credit cards at the door as well.

Q. I registered and now I can’t attend. What can I do?
A. We do not offer refunds; however, you may be able to transfer your registration to another person or roll it over to a future year’s con. For information about transfers and rollovers, please see our Transfers and Rollovers page.

Q. I want to transfer my badge to someone else. Can I do that?
A. Yes, you may be able to. Please refer to our Transfers and Rollovers page for more information.

Q. Do you offer refunds?
A. No. We do not offer refunds. If you cannot attend, you may be able to transfer your membership to someone else or roll it over to the next year’s con. You are only able to roll over a registration to the following year once.

Q. My phone number or address has changed since I registered. What can I do?
A. No problem. You can email the registration department for assistance. You will need to provide the original full name, address, phone number, email address, and badge name as proof that the registration is yours, along with what you want changed. We reserve the right to not change information on registrations if an individual cannot prove it is theirs. Note that no changes may be made after the final pre-registration deadline.

Q. What can I do if I have lost my badge?
A. If you lose your badge, you may purchase a replacement by paying a lost badge fee. Refunds are not offered if you find your original badge; you should check with Operations before purchasing a new badge to see if yours was found. With that said, your badge is your responsibility; treat it as if it were your wallet.

Q. Do you offer companion passes for attendees with accessibility needs?
A. Yes we do! Please email Registration for more information. 

Q. What is a Sponsor membership?
A. A Sponsor membership provides Anime Fusion with additional funds to make the convention better for everyone. In thanks, we give our sponsors additional perks that may include: 

• A special badge
• Reserved seating for all main events
• A best-effort bump to the front of all lines at the convention, including lines for panels and gaming events
• An Anime Fusion T-shirt
• Early access to the Dealers Room
• A prepaid ticket for the Kitaku Maid & Butler Cafe
• A reserved Meet & Greet session with our Guests of Honor
• A goodie bag of surprise gifts
• Our undying gratitude!