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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Halloween Party at Logan Arcade
Logan Aracade, 2410 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL, US★★★ UPDATE YOUR RSVP! WE KICK NO-SHOWS ★★★
We are having a party for the Spooky Season and we'd love you to come. Costumes are encouraged and we'll have name tags for those who want to low key cosplay in an on the spot Jimi Costume (read more at the link!).
NO COSPLAY WEAPONS, LARGE PROPS, or OVERSIZE COSPLAY!
Join our Discord thread to share your cosplay plans and more.We can't wait to hang out for Halloween!
- This is a 21+ bar so bring your valid ID
- Check-in for a nametag when you arrive
- Support this venue with a purchase
- Non-alcoholic beverages available
- Access via #49, #74, Western/Milwaukee Blue Line
- Ample street parking
- Mask to your comfort. Cancel if you’re feeling unwell or have a cough.
24 attendees
Manga Discussion: The Girl who Raised the Dead (Whole Series 1 vol)
Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, 2868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, US"The Girl who Raised the Dead" ,「死人をおがいする魔少女 or 死人を操る魔少女」is a classic bubble era horror manga (only one volume in all languages) from Norikazu Kawashima,「川島のりかず」.
KRRRAK BOOM!! A young woman is struck dead by a bolt of lightning. But then a miracleher charred body rises into the air and absorbs an eerie orb of light. When the girl comes back to life, she discovers that she possesses amazing telepathic powers. She can move objects. She can force people to do things against their will. She can see the future. She can even raise the dead! Originally published in 1987, THE GIRL WHO RAISED THE DEAD marks the triumphant return of cult horror legend Kawashima Norikazu. Drawn a year after his masterpiece HER FRANKENSTEIN, this brutal yet charming manga shows Kawashima wickedly slathering teen paranormal magic in slasher gore.
Join us for a late post halloween horror manga.
★★★ IF LOGGING IN - SETUP DISCORD BEFORE EVENT ★★★
DISCORD LINK: https://discord.gg/KMtNz4P (Please show up in person if you can!)Manga Circle 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.6 attendees
Anime Discussion: Daemons of the Shadow Realm
·OnlineOnline★★★ SETUP DISCORD & WATCH BEFORE EVENT ★★★
• Anime Circle is a book club for anime, so watch the selection beforehand
• We take No Shows very seriously
• First meetup? We’ll take a moment to welcome you!Our events are free! No funding comes to AnimeChicago from Meetup+ and we pay to use this service. Donations are appreciated.
4 attendees
Past events
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