Meet new people while critically exploring anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture!

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Our Featured Meetup · Thu Nov 18

Our 18th Anniversary @ Konbini & Kanpai!

We’re seeking members like you!


Founded in 2006, AnimeChicago NFP connects Chicagoans over their shared love of Japanese pop culture. We host nearly a dozen meetups a month. We gush about Demon Slayer, dig into heartwarming Ghibli classics, and cosplay at local conventions.

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Meet local fans like you

We host low-key social events every month. Whether you’ve been reading manga since kindergarten or you just heard about anime yesterday, we’re excited to meet you!

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Discover your next obsession

AnimeChicagoans love sharing their favorite anime, and giving recommendations based on your tastes. Check out Anime Circle, Manga Circle, Anime Sampler, and Mixers for more.

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Share your talents

Many of our diehards collaborate with us to publish articles, host panels, and share their passion with Chicago at-large. Academic Talks and Art Circle are some examples.

3,296 Members
841 Past Events
10+ Monthly Events
753 Subscribers
144 Articles
25+ Presentations

“AnimeChicago’s been super friendly and inviting so far and there’s always seems to be something fun going on with the group.”

— Randy, Member since Oct 2015