AnimeChicago

 
 
 

Going to C2E2? We are, too!

1. Visit our booth at PA-03 across from the Pop Asia stage. We’ve got seats and entertainment so you can take a load off.
2. Check out Jeremy & Grace’s panel on Passion to Profession: Your Skills Pay Bills! Room + Time TBA.
3. Watch our live podcast recording of Anime’s Game Changers, where JPod & Jamie dissect Shinichiro Watanabe and his early works (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo). Room + Time TBA.
4. Join us on Discord (channel opening soon). Everyone shares info, pics, and hangouts for panels, dining, and much more!
5. Buy your ticket now to avoid the line.

See you there!

 
 
 

★★★ 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.

 
 
 

★★★ UPDATE YOUR RSVP! WE BAN NO-SHOWS ★★★

Join our monthly social! Mixers are perfect for meeting fellow members, especially if you haven't been to many (or any) of our events yet.

• This is a 21+ bar so bring your valid ID
• Check-in for your name tag when you arrive
• Please support this venue by purchasing a beverage

 
 
 

★★★ 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!

To be filled in shortly.

Getting the Comic
Please allow for more time for this to ship given the state of things. 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.

 
 
 

★★★ 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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To be filled in shortly.

Getting the Comic
Please allow for more time for this to ship given the state of things. 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.

 
 
 

Join us for the US premier of Suzume, the latest film from Makoto Shinkai (Your Name, Weathering With You, The Garden of Words). We won't have all the details until theaters announce screenings, but we do know that opening night will be Friday April 14.

From Rotten Tomatoes:
Seventeen-year-old Suzume discovers a mysterious door in the mountains, and soon other doors begin appearing across Japan. As the doors open, they release disasters and destruction, and it's up to Suzume to close them again.

 
 
 

Join us for our Meetup members-only watch-party! We curate the new season’s best first episodes, introduce the title and studio, and discuss live how we like it. You leave with a few anime titles to follow.

• Open to all Meetup members
• Suitable for all knowledge levels
• $5 suggested donation: https://animechicago.com/support

★★★ FOLLOW ALL 4 STEPS TO JOIN! ★★★

★ STEP 1: RSVP
Slots go quickly! Update your RSVP if plans change. Our “Three Strikes” policy remains to deter "No Shows."

★ STEP 2: Join Discord
Here’s a handy guide to get started: https://animechicago.com/discord. Create an account, introducing yourself, and getting verified before the event. You will not be admitted to the event otherwise.

★ STEP 3: Test your audio & video beforehand
Our team is busy hosting and may not be available to help you during the event.

★ STEP 4: Launch Discord at 12:45 pm when the "Anime Sampler" event goes live and join the "theater" voice channel.

 
 
 

★★★ 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.

 
 
 

★★★ SETUP DISCORD BEFORE EVENT ★★★

Join our monthly social! Mixers are perfect for meeting fellow members, especially if you haven't been to many (or any) of our events yet.

Online Mixers happen alternating months and work like this:

• 6:45 Open – Test your audio/video in #stream.
• 7:00 Intro – Say hello in #chat during announcements and Q&A.
• 7:15 Shuffle – 4-person rooms randomly rotate every 15-20 minutes.
• 8:45 Close – Group picture, final words, sometimes post-event chat.

We recommend using a computer with headphones. Android phones may disconnect.

 
 
 

Going to Anime Central? So are we, all weekend long!

1. Join us on Discord (channel opening in May). Everyone shares info, pics, and hangouts for panels, dining, and much more!
2. Save your spot for drinks at our Thursday night Mixer.
3. Fight On! with our large-group Cosplay Parade on Saturday.
4. Buy your badge early to avoid lines and save $10.

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See you there!