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!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Pre-Movie Hangout at Off Color Brewing TaproomOff Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap, Chicago, IL
Join us for a brief hangout before our movie outing to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle (RSVP). Off Color Brewing Taproom does not serve food, but outside food is allowed if you are buying a drink. Their menu includes quite a few beers as well as some ciders, teas, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Movie Outing: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle (Sub, Tix Req)AMC NEWCITY 14, Chicago, IL
Let’s watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle
“The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.” IMDB
• Get tickets ASAP. We cannot predict when/if this showing will sell out.
• The 6:00pm showing is Japanese language, English subtitles.
• Join us beforehand at Off Color Taproom to hang out and discuss the film (RSVP).
