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 understandingsing (?)
name tags will be brought to indicate who's apart of the meetup.
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hope to see you there!
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Thank you to the 'Chicagoland 20’s and 30’s Young Professionals' Meetup for advice on hosting board games. :D6 attendees
Nourishing Hope - Online Market Evening Packing (Volunteer) (West Town)
1716 W Hubbard St, 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 is the first event focused around volunteering, and helping people, so be prepared to learn more about the non-profit we're working with in addition to the socializing aspect, and getting a meal or dessert afterwards.
Nourishing Hope is an established Chicago food pantry, providing free food in a comfortable person-focused environment, with social and mental health services.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING UP TO VOLUNTEER AT BOTTOM
description: come help us pack orders for Nourishing Hope's Online Market! Then we will load orders into the van for distribution. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Gloves provided at individual shifts.
schedule:
5:30: get trained to help load orders and pack for Nourishing Hope.
post-meetup: open to walk to Sabroso! Mexican Grill (624 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - 8 minute walk away) to grab a light meal, or grab smoothies/dessert nearby.
we hope to see you there!
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Volunteering at Nourishing Hope (formerly Lakeview Pantry):
Register to be a volunteer: Form link
Already have a volunteer account? Login into your personal volunteer site (link here), click Volunteer Calendar, and enter the group code: 3315 under "I have a Group Code." Watch this helpful video!10 attendees
Seasonal Anime Screening (Winter 2026) @ Chicago Public Library (West Loop)
West Loop Public Library, 122 N. Aberdeen Street Chicago, IL 60607,, Chicago, IL, USDisclaimer: This event will overlap with our "Volunteer w/ Greater Chicago Food Depository (Archer Heights)" event. Our dates/times for both events are already locked in. Apologizes to those who wish to attend both!
Anime Chicago Hangouts is having its 1st seasonal anime screening of 2026! This event has us watch several first episodes within the current anime season lineup to see what's good (& what's not).
• Seasonal Sampler List: We'll post a Google Sheets link (with a list of the shows we're watching) closer towards the sampler date once shows are out & we can review them first for quality.
• Disclaimer: We'll typically avoid sequel series in case folks haven't seen them before, plus avoid anything a bit too provocative based on the venue's request.
• Socials: Visit our website for a list of our meetup socials (like Discord).
About the Chicago Public Library of West Loop:
The screener will meet on the second floor of the Chicago Public Library in the West Loop (122 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607).
• The West Loop library has been generous to provide us with this space, so we ask everyone to be respectful of the Chicago Public Library's Code of Conduct regarding behavior & speaking volume.
• The library has specified that light snacks remain allowed (i.e. bagels/donuts/munchkins/chips), but so long as this is not a full meal.
• Please try to update your RSVP within at least 12 hours before this event if you can't make it to be respectful towards any folks on the waitlist.
Schedule (Rough Estimate):
*this schedule is made with the assumption that shows are 20-25 minutes running & that we will not suffer from significant tech difficulties.
• 11:30am - 11:45am: Setup & Chill.
• 11:45am - 12:10pm: Show #1.
• 12:10pm - 12:35pm: Show #2.
• 12:35pm - 1:00pm: Show #3.
• 1:00pm - 1:15pm: Break #1.
• 1:15pm - 1:40pm: Show #4.
• 1:40pm - 2:05pm: Show #5.
• 2:05pm - 2:30pm: Show #6.
• 2:30pm - 2:45pm: Break #2.
• 2:45pm - 3:10pm: Show #7.
• 3:10pm - 3:35pm: Show #8.
• 3:35pm - 4:00pm: Show #9.
• 4:00pm ~ 4:15pm: Show #10.
• 4:15pm ~ 4:30pm: Wrap-Up (Closing).
Post Meet-Up:
There will be a 4:30pm meetup at Time Out Market Chicago (916 W Fulton Market, Chicago IL 60607) for those interested in hanging out afterwards! Look at our Meetup Page to find it!
Hope we see you there!42 attendees
Past events
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