Content Creator Badge Application

Thank you for your interest in Zenkaikon! This is our Content Creator Badge Application for Zenkaikon 2025. This is an APPLICATION ONLY.

Accreditation Application Deadline: Feb 21st, 2025 We will be reviewing applications and notifying accepted parties prior to Zenkaikon 2025.

For questions regarding your application, please contact jasmine.caban@zenkaikon.org. All attendees, including approved Content Creators, are required to follow all of Zenkaikon's Policies. These policies can be found here: https://zenkaikon.com/about-zenkaikon/policies/ 

Zenkaikon Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to offer Content Creator Badges to qualified social media content creators and influencers covering our convention for 2025. Content Creator Badges are only available through this application and are not available on-site. 

Zenkaikon Content Creator Badges come with the following benefits: 

• Complimentary Admission to all three full days of Zenkaikon 2025
• Complimentary Admission to Thursday Night Programming/Early Badge Pickup
• Access to the Vendor/Exhibit Hall, Panel rooms, Video Gaming / Tabletop Gaming rooms, and Programming / Special Events
• Easy access to a Staff Liaison for questions and concerns

Content Creator Badges are at the discretion of Zenkaikon. They are evaluated on several criteria, including but not limited to the audience reach, past coverage of Zenkaikon, and past status as an approved Content Creator Badge holder. You may also request an additional badge for an assistant. 

Content Creator applicants should have:

We generally look for at minimum 10,000 followers/subscribers on at least one platform. We will consider applicants below this number in select circumstances. If you are below this number, you may apply, please explain why you believe an exception should be made in the 'why are you interested' section.

Please note the following rules and restrictions:

• Content Creators are expected to abide by all Zenkaikon convention policies and follow all directions from Zenkaikon staff
• Content Creator Badges allow complimentary access during all public hours only
• Content Creator Badges do NOT allow early access
• Content Creator Badges do NOT provide priority in lines or seating
• Content Creator Badges do NOT guarantee you autographs from guests or affect autograph pricing in any way
• Content Creator Badges are non-transferrable; any attempt to loan, sell, or otherwise distribute your badge will result in its being revoked and your disqualification from future Content Creator Badge considerations
• Content Creator Badge holders may not solicit attendees for payment in exchange for services during the convention
• Content Creators are requested to send links of any coverage of the Zenkaikon 2025 convention to press@zenkaikon.org within 45 days following the convention. Failure to do so will influence future Content Creator applications.

Content Creator Badges must be picked up at the convention; please bring a valid government-issued photo ID when picking up your badge(s).