AnimeChicago ✶ Anime, Manga, Japanese Pop Culture

Chicago, IL, USA

3,406 members · Public group

Organized by AnimeChicago NFP and 7 others

What we’re about

Meet local fans, discuss titles you love, uncover new obsessions, and explore Chicago together! Our nonprofit connects newcomers and veterans 21+ older in friendly spaces to celebrate and examine Japanese media – since 2006.

Join today on Meetup & Discord

✶ 2025 PROGRAMS ✶

Spotlights – Curated adventure plus networking – Sporadic
Anime Showcase – Watch hidden gems and chat – Varied Tues
Anime Discussion – Book club for selected title – 3rd Thu
Manga Discussion – Book club for selected title – 2nd Sun
Art Lounge – Jam on your project w/ friendly regulars – Weds
Anime Sampler – Watch this season together! – 3rd Sat / Qtr
Meetups – Outings to movies, cons, festivals & more!

✶ BEYOND MEETUP ✶

Take our quiz to find something new to watch.
Listen to our podcast Anime’s Game Changers.
Get quarterly emails on our milestones, local events, anime hits.
See our Calendar & Guides for more to do around our city.
Support our 501(c)3 to help educate & connect Chicagoans!

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Thu, May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM CDTAnime Central Roll Call — Meetup & Discord!
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
👋 Going to Anime Central? Many of us are in Rosemont all weekend. RSVP here so AnimeChicago members can say hello!

🍻 Thu 6:30pm @ SLYCE: Kickoff the weekend at our annual Thursday meetup. RSVP HERE!

💬 All Weekend Chatroom: Swap invites, post pics, ask questions, and share your con experience in our dedicated thread. See Discord ›

HELPFUL CON TIPS

Buy a badge online and pickup at Will Call

Reserve a Storage Locker early if you need one

Download Guidebook and draft your schedule

Wear comfortable shoes… even with cosplay!

Electrolytes and snacks are worth hauling around

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See you there!
43 attendees+38
Fri, May 23, 2025, 12:00 AM UTCAnime Discussion: Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain
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5 attendees
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:00 AM UTCArt Lounge Online
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1 attendee
Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 7:00 PM CDTMovie Outing: DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE (Subbed, Tix Req)
Regal City North Stadium 14, Chicago, IL
7 attendees+2

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Thu, May 15, 2025, 6:30 PM CDTAt-Con Dinner @ Anime Central
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28 attendees+23

AnimeChicago ✶ Anime, Manga, Japanese Pop Culture

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AnimeChicago ✶ Anime, Manga, Japanese Pop Culture

What we’re about

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Past events (877)

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