About us
Explore Chicago and Japanese pop culture together! Our nonprofit connects newcomers and veterans 21+ older in friendly spaces to celebrate Japanese media – since 2006.
Join on Meetup first, then Discord! Your RSVP does not require Meetup+.
✶ 2026 PROGRAMS ✶
- Spotlights – Curated adventure plus networking – Sporadic
- Anime Showcase – Watch hidden gems and chat – Random 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!
Upcoming events
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Manga Discussion: Ogi's Summer Break, Vol. 1 & 2 (Complete Series)
Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, 2868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USThis is a hybrid Meetup, with special host Jae Lu!
Ogi's Summer Break, Vol. 1 and 2 (Complete Series).
From TOKYOPOP: "It's love at first sight for Haruto Ogi when he befriends Tago, a vision-impaired high school student. A quirky and gentle story about overcoming one's fears and loving yourself and others for who they truly are."Ogi's Summer Break is a BL (Boys Love) title from TOKYOPOP's LoveLove imprint. Be advised there is a scene in Vol. 1 that may be perceived as dubcon (dubious consent).
★★★ IF LOGGING IN - SETUP DISCORD BEFORE EVENT ★★★
DISCORD LINK: https://discord.gg/KMtNz4P
(Please show up in person if you can!)Manga Discussion typically meets on second Sundays at Goblin Market (and on Discord) to discuss a selected work of manga and its international relevance. This event is suitable for attendees 18+ with any level of manga knowledge or experience. We recommend reading the entire selection beforehand – spoilers guaranteed!
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Getting the Comic
Please support Goblin Market if you can as they are our gracious hosts, they'll be more than happy to get you the title if its not in stock.
This month's selection can be borrowed online from apps such as Libby and is also available as a digital manga at multiple outlets.3 attendees
Past events
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