Come rep AnimeChicago at Anime Central 2022! We’re hosting 2 IRL meetups and 3 panels, and we’re so excited to see you there.

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**ABOUT ANIME CENTRAL**

* [Buy your badge](https://www.acen.org/registration-info/) to avoid lines!
* Masks and vax cards are [required](https://www.acen.org/2022-vaccine-and-mask-policy/)
* Panel schedules TBA so check back here for updates

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**ANIMECHICAGO MEETUPS** [as of 4/11]

**🔔 Hangouts and Updates** • [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/KMtNz4P) + [Guide](https://animechicago.com/discord/)
Members use Discord to find each other, arrange photoshoots, attend panels together, make dining plans, and more. [Join now](https://discord.com/invite/KMtNz4P) to get the party started.

**🍻 Member Mixer** • Thu 5/19 @ 7pm
Meet us for drinks! [Save your spot →](https://www.meetup.com/animechicago/events/284895827/)

🧢 **Cells at Work! Cosplay Parade** • Sat 5/21 @ 2pm
Let’s celebrate our amazing Covid-fighting defense systems with cosplay! [Learn More →](https://www.meetup.com/animechicago/events/284896471/)

**💬 Podcast Panel** • Friday @ 6pm in DESCC 1-3
*Lessons Learned from Creating a Cowboy Bebop Podcast*
Hosted by Jamie Sanchez, Panelists TBA

**💬 Fan Labor Panel** • Saturday @ 6pm in DESCC 1-3
*Passion to Profession: Your Skills Pay Bills!*
Hosted by Jeremy Harris, Panelists TBA

**💬 Live-Action Panel** • Saturday @ 8pm in DESCC 1-3
*Live-Action Anime Adaptations: Golden Era or Apocalypse?*
Hosted by Jamie Sanchez, Panelists TBA

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