Castles in the Sky: Ghibli at Doc Films
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…
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Uniqlo in Chicago?
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…
Castles in the Sky: Ghibli Summer Film Fest
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…
Ghibli Collection Tour Coming to Chicago
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…
Convention Safety
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…
Good Anime Stores in Chicago?
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…
Help Out Japan
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…
Chicago Haunts
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,…
Dance Machines
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…
The Future of Anime in Chicago
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…