AnimeChicago
Our shameless plug to join our nonprofit — with over 3,000 Meetup members and access to our Discord community.
Facets Anime Club
Local theater with monthly screenings of hard-to-find films for anime cinefiles, plus more community perks for $15/mo.
Street Level Anime Club
Bucktown nonprofit educating youth about media, technology and artistic expression through anime.
University of Chicago Japanese Animation Society
Hosting special events, marathons, and their annual mini-con Uchi-Con.
JMAC DePaul
Active student community with long dedication to weekly meetings, outings, and annual traditions.
Northwestern Anime Club
Student club discussing anime and Japanese pop culture.
Japanese Audio Visual Cultural Association at UIC
Student club meeting weekly for screenings, gaming, and community activities.
SAIC Anime Club
Student club focused on current trends, and highlighting up-and-coming artists and series.
JAM at Columbia College
Student club meeting weekly at the Ferguson Theatre.
Anime and Cosplay Club of the College of DuPage
Enjoy anime, cosplay, manga and video games on Wednesdays 2:30pm to 4pm
Animatrix Network
Anime & manga club formed in 1995. Meets on second Saturdays in Bolingbrook. Free and open to the public.