Articles from AnimeChicago
Weekly musings direct from our members.
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2024 Annual Report: A Year of Connection
18 years later, and AnimeChicago not only keeps the lights on – we’re strengthening our social ties daily. Tough times…
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Anime’s Game Changers: Our Interview with FACETS
The spaces in which we enjoy anime and the people who share in that joy can be just as much…
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Chicago’s Anime Clubs
AnimeChicago Our shameless plug to join our nonprofit — with over 3,000 Meetup members and access to our Discord community.…
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Special Interest Communities in Chicagoland
Chicago Cosplay and Photography Meet-Ups Volunteer-run events and hub for cosplayers and photographers to gather, network, and collaborate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cosmeetupchicago/ Gunpla…
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Japanese Culture, Arts, & Industry here in Chicagoland
Japanese Arts Foundation at the Japanese Culture Center Nonprofit programs and educational opportunities to share Japanese art equitably and accessibly.…
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Japanese-inspired Entertainment in Chicago
Anime Mondays at Logan Arcade Presenting all things anime and animation every last Monday of the month, starting at 7pm.…
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Our Favorite Spots for Japanese Cuisine + Nightlife
Mitsuwa Food Court Ramen, curry, soba, crepes, matcha ice cream… Mitsuwa has you covered for whatever you’re craving. https://mitsuwa.com/ch/ Konbini &…
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Local Shops for Sourcing Cosplay
Chicago Costume Company Outfitting Chicagoan in simple to elaborate costumes since 1976. Its two locations are a good choice for…
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Local Businesses for Merch, Goods, Snacks, and More!
Mitsuwa Marketplace Japanese goodies galore at this supermarket, bakery, gift stores, food court, Kinokuniya bookstore, and more! mitsuwa.com/ch/ Tensuke Market…
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Local Creators
AnimeChicago Members @Yamcans Kat Janda-DuWaldt, known as “@Yamcans” online, is an artist by night, and a dentist (yes, really) by…
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2023 Annual Report: My Kind of Town
Here at AnimeChicago, we’re serious about connecting our local anime community and celebrating the best of Japanese pop culture. That’s…
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Anime’s Game Changers: Shinichiro Watanabe, Part 2
Acclaimed anime director Shinichiro Watanabe’s career didn’t end with the fantastic Samurai Champloo. Even with a long gap between Champloo…
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Anime’s Game Changers: Shinichiro Watanabe, Part 1
Recorded live at C2E2 2023, this episode of Anime’s Game Changers focuses on the early smash hit works of director…
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Anime’s Game Changers: Yasuhiro Yoshiura
In this episode of Anime’s Game Changers, hosts Neil and JPod traverse the well-structured sci-fi optimism of director Yasuhiro Yoshiura.…