About us
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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Umamusume: Beginning of a New Era @ AMC River East 21 (Streeterville)
AMC River East 21, 322 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL, USWhere we'll be near: Seats E7~E8
Buy your tickets in advance: HERE- Or: HERE, remember to choose the right theater / day!
• Movie: Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era @ 7:10pm
• Date: 02/27/2026 (Friday).
• Theater: AMC River East 21.
Hey folks, this is a casual meetup to watch the Umamusume movie in theaters! We'll meetup at the theater, watch the film, then chat & might grab dinner afterwards. Whether you’re new to the group or a regular, this is a laid-back way to meet new people with similar interests!
About Umamusume - Beginning of a New Era:
• Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4dMQOzj-5g
• Synopsis: After witnessing Fuji Kiseki win a race, young Jungle Pocket is inspired to become the fastest horse girl alive. Training alongside Fuji and her veteran trainer, Pocket's goal looks to be within reach—right up until she encounters Agnes Tachyon. In the face of Tachyon's impossible speed and polar opposite personality, beating Tachyon becomes an obsession. But all too soon, that obsession becomes a looming specter—the final barrier that stands between Pocket and her dream.About AMC River East 21:
• AMC Theatres offers a range of ways to enjoy your experience. From spacious rocking seats to luxury recliners, innovative menus & premium offerings like IMAX, Dolby Cinema, & Prime at AMC.Post-Meetup: If you want to get in touch before or after the movie, reach out on...
• Discord
• or this Meetup chat!See ya there!
12 attendees- Or: HERE, remember to choose the right theater / day!
Chinatown Cleanup (Chinatown)
Chinatown Visitor Center, 2189 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, Chicago, IL, USmeetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D just note that this i focused around volunteering, and helping people, so be prepared to learn more about the work in addition to the socializing aspect, and getting a meal or dessert afterwards.
this is put together officially by the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce. you're able to just show up, but the Chamber of Commerce requests you fill out a registration link. they host this on a monthly basis. (under organization you can type in "meetup")
schedule:
9:00: get trained to pick up trash in the Chinatown area.
post-meetup: open to grab a light meal, or grab boba/dessert nearby.
we hope to see you there!2 attendees
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 understandingsing (?)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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Past events
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