WANTED: ANNIE & RUCKUS (AKA YOUR GUIDE TO ANIME FRONTIER)

Howdy! Two trouble makers have been recently sighted in these parts… Annie and Ruckus! Whether this is your first Anime Frontier or you’ve been with us since Day One, here’s some tips and tricks to navigate the show and hopefully catch these two before they cause another ruckus!

PRE-SHOW | GETTING THERE | SHOWTIME! | AFTER THE SHOW | MORE TIPS!

CHECK YOUR GEAR! (YOUR PRE-SHOW CHECKLIST)

Get ready to track down these two troublemakers at the show!

Badges! Can’t go catching bandits without it! If you chose to pick them up, you can pick them up before the show from one of our retail partners or at our early badge pick up event. Skip the lines at registration and pick them up early! (Ruckus has dropped some important information about retailer and early pickup below!)
Download our app! Things don’t always go to plan, and there can be last minute changes. Our app will have the most up to date information!
Sign up for our mailing list to have the latest announcements and updates (and Annie & Ruckus sightings) sent straight to your inbox! More of a social media fan? Give us a follow! We’re on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
NEW! This year, some of our guests are offering pre-orders for autographs and photo ops! If they are participating in pre-orders, we highly recommend pre-purchasing your ticket because if they sell out online, we can’t guarantee they’ll be able to accommodate walkups.
Want an autograph from our Guests of Honor? Make sure to enter the pre-show lottery. It’s the only way to get an autograph from some of our rarest guests!
Charge your phone and bring a (charged up!) portable charger! You don’t want your phone to die while you’re snapping a photo of our bandits on the lam (or of an awesome cosplay or a selfie with your favorite celebrity!)

Ruckus Press, Pro, Programming/Panelist, Guest, and any other non-attendee badges and complimentary Kids Sunday badges are not eligible for off site or early pickup. Premium AF badge holders who purchased their badges without shipping will need to pick up their badges on-site. Retailer pickup is only for paid 3-Day, Kids, and single day badges purchased without shipping selected. If you won a badge through a contest or fundraiser, your badge will need to be picked up on site; they cannot be picked up from a retailer.

SADDLE UP! (GETTING TO THE SHOW)

Get your gear ready! It’s almost time to track those two down!

Had your badge mailed or picked it up early? Make sure you remember to bring it! Nothing’s more embarrassing than missing out on your bounty because you had to go back home to get it. (Or pay for another badge!)
Make sure to allot time for travel! It’s Texas! Everything’s bigger in Texas and that means more traveling and traffic. Public transportation is always a good option so you don’t have to look for (and then pay for) parking. (Just remember that public transit may be running on a weekend schedule, so be sure to check for any changes in transit times!) Need to drive in? Book your parking ahead of time! Check out our travel page to help plan your journey.
Need to pick up your badge on-site? Make sure to have your QR code ready (printed or on your phone) and head to Registration to pick them up.

SPOTTED! ANNIE AND RUCKUS! (SHOWTIME!)

Showtime! You’re right on their tail! (And while you’re here, why not check out what Anime Frontier has to offer?)

Check out a panel (or ten)! Programming changes every day, so there’s always something new! Sit in on a panel with your favorite voice actor or pop in to one that sounds interesting — you might find your new favorite show (and maybe spot that wily cowgirl in the audience)!
Love to cosplay or just love to check out cosplay? Make sure to visit Destination Cosplay — meet up with fellow fans, check out demos, geek out over craftsmanship, and attend the Cosplay Competition! (Hmm.. is that a Ruckus cosplayer or Ruckus in cosplay?)
Whether your game of choice is console, arcade, or cards we’ve got something for you in our Gaming Area! (Ruckus loves his DDR despite having four left hooves!)
Returning to Anime Frontier is our Wild West Idol Fest! Break out those light sticks to support our idols in a concert showcase on our main stage!

GOOD JOB PARTNER! (POST-SHOW RECOVERY)

Annie and Ruckus may have gotten away this year, but there’s always next year! What to do to prep for next year?

Rest up! Now’s the time to catch up on all the sleep you missed out on while chasing those two around the show!
Did you remember to sign up for our mailing list? Keep an eye out for our post-show survey! Let us know what you loved and want to see more of, what we missed that you want to see at the show, and what we can improve to make Anime Frontier your show. (Also feel free to drop in any sightings of Annie or Ruckus!)

CHECK OUT THE SALOON (FOR SOME MORE TIPS)

There’s no such thing as being too prepared!

Do you have accessibility needs? We strive to create an inclusive and friendly environment for all, including providing a variety of services to help you enjoy your show. However some services, such as mobility devices, need to be requested from a 3rd party. Information on how to do so, can be found on our Accessibility Page. If you have preferred provider, we encourage you to reach out to them on your own.
We’re not going to sugar coat it, chasing down bandits is hard work. There will be a lot of walking and you’ll more than likely find yourself in line with other bounty hunters like yourself — wear comfy shoes!
Stay hydrated! You can bring a water bottle (no glass!) to refill at one of the many water filling stations around the convention center.
Annie and Ruckus aren’t the only ones who can slip through your fingers. You don’t want to wait in line just to find out that we’ve sold out of our official t-shirt in your size. Pre-order your merch and you can pick it up any time during our exhibit hall hours! (Just don’t forget to pick up your merch! We can’t ship or refund unclaimed items.)
Check out our Discord to connect with other fans! Want more tips? They’ll have it! (And we’re pretty sure they’re harboring a fugitive shorthorn…)
Have a question that isn’t covered in this guide or our FAQ? Send us an email! The new sheriff in town is ready to answer your questions. (He looks mighty familiar…)