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April 26, 2022

Winter 2022 Anthology: Very Very Peri

We challenged our Art Circle artists to create a work inspired by 2022’s Pantone Color of the Year: Very Peri. Let’s just say that the results are Peri good!
April 21, 2022

6 reasons Anime Sampler is worth your time

159 anime titles premiere this Spring 2022. They certainly aren’t all winners. But how can you be the most informed fan…

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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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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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