Anime Sampler: Winter 2026

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 verified on Discord
• Suitable for all knowledge levels
• $5 suggested donation: https://animechicago.com/support

★★★ FOLLOW 3 EASY STEPS TO ATTEND! ★★★

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

★ STEP 2: Join our Discord server beforehand
Create a Discord account and join our server at least a day before the event so that you can attend. Our team is busy hosting on the day of the event and will not be available to assist with onboarding new members.

Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/fnMN8Mfr4B

★ STEP 3: Join the Discord event
Launch Discord at 11:45am and join the "Anime Sampler" event in the "theater" channel when it goes live.