Connect with local fans, and discover anime that changes your life!
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Anime Sampler: Fall 2022
Latest Articles
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Spring 2022 Anthology: Cover Image
We asked our Art Circle artists to help promote the program to newcomers using their personal style. We are blown away by these new promo covers!
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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!
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.”