Last Updated: 25 February 2024
This page lists the US states/territories at which Anime Game Show Party studios will not perform panels or events, will not attend, and its members will not join staff because of laws on the books limiting and/or banning basic rights of LGBTQIA+ community members in their state.
The list uses information from the Human Rights Council about laws passed and in effect that either protect LGBTQIA+ people or limit and eliminate their rights. The data is then weighted based on how the protection or ban helps or hinders people stay safe and enjoy their time at a typical anime convention. As data is updated and more data is added, the list will be changed to hopefully better reflect our deep commitment to the attendees of our panels and live events.
You may suggest changes to the list by using our Contact Form.
Currently Unable to Visit
We will not travel to the following states at all:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Idaho
- Kentucky
- Montana
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Tennessee
Visit with Caution
The following states have made it significantly difficult to travel to but based on exact location of the event and local conditions, we may consider traveling to events.
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- North Carolina
We understand this list is imperfect. We are working to gather more complete data to make better informed decisions about the safest states for our fans and viewers.