What we’re about
This group is for fans of Japanese anime, manga, and media. We gather to discuss our favorite shows, share recommendations, and more.
Join us on Discord or WhatsApp (LinkTree for photo albums/groupchats - we have ones for outdoors/food/general).
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We hope it provides a safe space for people who like all things anime, including cosplay, gaming, and geek culture. With this group, you can expect events like conventions, films at local theaters, seasonal anime screenings, arcade nights, and more!
Our reoccurring events include the following:
- Seasonal Anime Screening (seasonal)
- Picnic/Potluck (seasonal)
- Arcade Nights (monthly)
- Bring Your Own Manga Book Club (monthly)
If you have any event suggestions feel free to message to the organizers. If you would like to host events, don't hesitate to reach out. :D
We have a girl's group (get in touch with Neikey, one of our organizers), and a guy's group (get in touch with Mike, one of our organizers) to provide a safe space for people and allow people to hang out offline.
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Don't Forget To Be Awesome!
(All of our members must adhere to our Code of Conduct.)
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Cover image is inspired by INT'L Cafe Chicago.
Upcoming events
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Ramen Friday Social @ Kyuramen (River North)
Kyuramen x TBaar - Downtown Chicago, 6 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, USWe're getting ramen this Friday!
Delicious mouthwatering broth slow-simmered & swirled with silky noodles, tender slices of roasted pork.Umami-packed flavor bursting with depth. Chewy noodles soaking up every drop. A soft-boiled egg melting in your tongue. Toasted sesame. Crispy karaage. Hot takoyaki balls on the side.
RSVPing
FYI: This event has been created with 12 RSVP slots.
• We ask that folks who know they can't make it ahead of time to cancel their RSVPs so that others capable can attend.
• Our group is not normally strict on RSVPing, but we want to ensure that no-shows avoid taking up limited space.Schedule:
• 6:30pm: Ask for a table under the organizer's name, a table should already be reserved.
• Post-Eating: We might find dessert afterwards based on how everyone's feeling.Advice:
Introduce yourself if you're new to the group!
• WhatsApp
• Discord
Reach out to an organizer If you arrive early, late, or don't know where to go!About Kyuramen x TBaar
Japanese-inspired ramen shop filled with options for meal styles & drinks.
• Our table will likely be near the back in one of the private dining rooms.Hope to see ya there!
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Board Games (Dice Dojo) (Edgewater)
Chicagoland Games: The Dice Dojo, 5550 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL, USboard game meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to play some board games and have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
dice dojo has 1000+ games in their demo library. please support them if there’s a game you like and want to purchase.
feel free to bring what you'd like to play!
schedule:
6:00 pm: show up / checkin and get started with board games. their board game night starts at 5:00 from my understanding (?)name tags will be brought to indicate who's apart of the meetup.
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hope to see you there!
---Thank you to the 'Chicagoland 20’s and 30’s Young Professionals' Meetup for advice on hosting board games. :D
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•OnlineVideo Game Night: Sonic Racing: Crossworld @ Discord (Online)
OnlineHow do you do, fellow gamers?
We’re not touching grass & instead going online onto our Discord server's #General VC chat for a relaxed night of video gamin', voice chattin', & general vibin'. We'll chill & play for awhile, probably talk about some events that're coming up, then collect recommendations for our next gaming event. We'll likely play for ~2 hours or more, so hop in even if you'll be late!
This Month's Game: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
• We'll be playing Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, a racing game (Who could've guessed) that allows you to play as Sonic and friends along with crossovers like Hatsune Miku, Joker Persona 5, Minecraft Steve, and potentially newly released Ichiban Kasuga from Yakuza: Like a Dragon (I don't know when in November he's coming out ;-;). This game can have up to 12 racers in a lobby so you'll definitely be able to hop in the action with us.
Important:
• Join our Discord server here, we'll be in the #General VC chat.
• Have your Steam account name or friend code in-mind so that someone can friend you & add you to the game.
• Steam Friend Code URL: https://steamcommunity.com/my/friends/add5 attendees
Past events
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