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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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
Acquaintances & Alcohol (Friday Social) @ Headquarters Beercade (River North)
Headquarters Beercade - River North, 213 West Institute Place, Chicago, IL, USHello old & new friends! We like to unwind on the last Friday of each month to do some chillmaxing (whatever that means) @ Headquarters Beercade!
This is a casual hangout event to talk with folks about this & that, while at a big cool bar that lets you play arcade games for free. Even if you're not a super big anime nerd, feel free to connect w/ folks on any of your hobbies, interests, & experiences!
About Headquarters Beercade:
• A funky arcade bar with loads of throwback video games & films, plus creative craft beers, cocktails, & food.
• Bar Reminder: You will need to bring & show your ID to staff in order to enter even if you don't plan on drinking.
• From HQ Staff: Please use the coat racks instead of leaving jackets lying around, & don't use the larger tables unless you intend to order drinks/food.Schedule:
• 7:00pm: Get your butt over to Headquarters Beercade (don't forget your ID!)
• Post-Event: Depending on how the group's feeling, we'll typically dip after ~2~3 hours & find a cool local place to eat at (like Griddle 24).
• Also: If you want to sync up with us pre/post-event, DM us in our...
• WhatsApp
• or Discord
• or this Meetup chat!See you out there!
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Past events
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