What we’re about
Meet new people while critically exploring anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture! Founded in 2006, our nonprofit club offers a friendly, inclusive space for first-timers and veterans to discuss titles they love and discover new obsessions with friends 21+ older.
Join today on Meetup + Discord!
✶ 2024 SCHEDULE ✶
- Special Events: Join us for random outings at movies, cons, and festivals!
- Member Mixers (1st Thu): Meet like-minded fans, discuss all things anime.
- Manga Circle (2nd Sun): Book-club for selected manga or specific arcs.
- Anime Circle (3rd Thu): Book-club for selected anime titles. Spoilers!
- Art Circle (Weds): Work on your creative project with friendly regulars.
- Anime Deep Dive (every other Tues): Watch a hidden gem and chat about it.
- Anime Sampler (3rd Sat every season): Discover the latest anime together!
✶ BEYOND MEETUP ✶
- Take our quiz for a solid anime recommendation
- Listen to our podcast Anime’s Game Changers
- Check our City Guide for Japan-related events, creators, and organizations
- Join for email updates on anime films, pop culture events, and our mission
- Support our nonprofit to deliver more events to Chicago-area fans
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Weekly Art Circle via DiscordLink visible for attendees
★★★ SETUP DISCORD BEFORE EVENT ★★★
Art Circle is your place to draw, color, sketch, model, and whatever other creative endeavor you're into!
Work on your creations in the video chat and let's talk art, anime, and whatever you're in the mood for!
Feel free to share what you've worked on, get some constructive criticism, and provide your own feedback for others.
- Manga Circle: Don't Call it Mystery vol 1-4 (2 omnibus)Link visible for attendees
"Don't Call it Mystery" 「ミステリと言う勿れ」 is an award winning josei mystery manga series from manga-ka Yumi Tamamura 「田村由美」 which also received a live action TV adaptation.
One day in winter, university student Totonō Kunō was accompanied to the police station to be investigated by detectives from the Ohinari Police Station, who visited his apartment in connection with the murder of Sagae, a fellow student and high school alumnus. It is said that Sagae was seen arguing with someone who looked like Kuno around 10 o'clock last night. Kuno categorically denies committing the crime, and goes to question and investigate an Inspector called Yabu and his friends every day.
★★★ SETUP DISCORD BEFORE EVENT ★★★
Manga Circle typically meets on second Sundays 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!
Manga Circle typically meets on second Sundays 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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TBAGetting the Comic
Some books are available through your local public library - CPL for Chicago has a very extensive collection. Please let me know if there are issues with books being delayed. - Weekly Art Circle via DiscordLink visible for attendees
★★★ SETUP DISCORD BEFORE EVENT ★★★
Art Circle is your place to draw, color, sketch, model, and whatever other creative endeavor you're into!
Work on your creations in the video chat and let's talk art, anime, and whatever you're in the mood for!
Feel free to share what you've worked on, get some constructive criticism, and provide your own feedback for others.