In light of the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, for the safety of all, we as fans, supporters, artists, exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers strongly urge the executive board of FanimeCon postpone FanimeCon 2020.

FanimeCon is two months away (May 22-25, 2020) and it is irresponsible for the safety of all, given the statewide order to stay at home to stop the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. Although the statewide order ends on April 7th, a large gathering in close quarters shortly after this quarantine could be putting many people at risk.

FanimeCon is located (San Jose Convention Center - 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113 ) in Santa Clara county. Santa Clara has the highest cases of coronavirus in the Bay Area, and the highest number of deaths (as of 3/21: 263 cases and 8 deaths). Without testing, who knows how high the numbers really are.

We are urging the executive board to:

• Postpone FanimeCon 2020 to a later date
• Notify fans, supporters, artists, exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers to allow ample time for show-goers to cancel hotel reservations, airplane tickets, and other travel-related costs. 
• Think about the safety of attendees and all who live in the area

We love FanimeCon, but safety comes first!