Doc Films is screening all of your favorite Ghibli films! Following suit from Siskel Film Center’s summer festival, Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata, and the Masters of Studio Ghibli will run on Fridays from October 5th to December 7th. Visit Doc Film’s website for tickets and directions to the University of Chicago’s Ida Noyes…
Anime and fashion aficionados are buzzing about Uniqlo’s expansion in the United States. This chain is known for affordable, high-tech clothing that withstands inclement weather and fickle fashion trends, sold in nearly 800 franchise stores across Japan. From firsthand experience, these clothes live up to the hype without leaving a dent in your wallet. So…
This summer, The Gene Siskel Film Center will be screening all of your favorite Ghibli films! Visit siskelfilmcenter.org for showtimes and ticket purchases. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Fri, Jun 8th at 6:00pm Sat, Jun 9th at 3:00pm Wed, Jun 13th at 6:00pmOnly Yesterday Sat, Jun 9th at 5:15pm Tue, Jun 12th at…
Word is that GKIDS will be bringing a theatrical release tour of old favorites like Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, and more to Chicago theaters. Locations and times to be released at a later date. Follow this page for more details.
After hearing reports about the man who brutally held his ex-girlfriend he met at a con captive for two months, and news earlier this year about the convicted sex offender who coerced an underage girl he met at a con, I’d like to stress convention safety. Anime conventions are some of the most fun places…
The short answer is “no.” You can view our directory of local retailers which may appeal to anime fans, but they do not meet our criteria for an all-encompassing anime store. The continual frustrating question is “why not?” A true anime store needs to meet a few criteria to succeed in Chicago: 1) Be accessible…
The earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crises that’s devastated northeastern Japan will be one of the costliest disasters in history. Still looking for ways to help? Japanese American Society of Chicago has created a donation fund with the Japanese Red Cross. The Osaka and Humanitarian Committees of Chicago Sister Cities International presents a musical fundraiser. Mitsuwa…
Not many understand the skill and passion that goes into making a truly fantastic cosplay. Anime fans often pour their hearts into a costume only seen for a three-day convention, leaving some great memories, a handful of photos, and an early retirement… a process repeated on an annual basis. Fortunately, Chicago has a few Halloween…
Whether you’ve played a few rounds at a friends house or play regularly at an arcade, there’s nothing worse than dance game pads you can’t trust. Most experienced players devote hours on a dedicated cabinet and you might want to take the leap. For new players and new residents, here’s a primer on what to look for…
The rise of legit anime streaming online indicates a new type of viewer has arrived on the scene. One who is unfamiliar with ways of old. No longer purchasing a series disk by disk as released by the local media store. Missing the connections made from borrowing VHS tape by tape from friends. Scripts? Forget…