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Member Mixer at Logan Arcade
Latest Articles
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Summer 2022 Anthology: Then & Now
Just like the plethora of remakes popping up in the anime sphere, we tasked our artists to recreate a work from their past. Unlike more remakes, the results are actually good!
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Anime’s Game Changers: Hiroyuki Imaishi
This is Anime’s Game Changers, the podcast dedicated to highlighting the people, ideas, and events that shaped the anime you…
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.
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!
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.
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.
— Randy, Member since Oct 2015“AnimeChicago’s been super friendly and inviting so far and there’s always seems to be something fun going on with the group.”