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Japanese pop culture events happening across Chicago!

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  • Godzilla Minus Zero

    Godzilla Minus Zero

    Now until Thursday, Nov 12

    Chicagoland Theaters

    www.tickets.godzillaminuszero.com

  • teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity

    teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity

    Now until Sunday, Feb 21, 2027

    Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago

    www.teamlab.art

  • Pokémon Fossil Museum

    Pokémon Fossil Museum

    Now until Sunday, Apr 11, 2027

    Field Museum

    www.fieldmuseum.org

  • art circle

    ✶ AnimeChicago

    Art Lounge Online

    Wednesday, Nov 4

    AnimeChicago Discord

    www.meetup.com

  • The Girl who Raised the Dead

    ✶ AnimeChicago

    Manga Discussion: The Girl who Raised the Dead (Whole Series 1 vol)

    Sunday, Nov 8

    Goblin Market & AnimeChicago Discord

    www.meetup.com

  • Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

    Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi 2026

    Sunday, Nov 15

    Stan Mansion

    www.feverup.com

  • Daemons of the Shadow Realm

    ✶ AnimeChicago

    Anime Discussion: Daemons of the Shadow Realm

    Sunday, Nov 15

    AnimeChicago Discord

    www.meetup.com

  • Dive in Wonderland

    Dive In Wonderland · Crunchyroll Anime Nights

    Monday, Nov 16

    Chicagoland Theaters

    www.fandango.com

  • Burnout Syndromes: Fly Me To The USA Tour 2026

    Burnout Syndromes: Fly Me To The USA Tour 2026

    Tuesday, Nov 17

    Reggie’s

    www.ticketweb.com

  • Waku Waku: Anime Rave

    Waku Waku: Anime Rave

    Saturday, Nov 21

    Subterranean

    www.eventbrite.com

  • art circle

    ✶ AnimeChicago

    Art Lounge Online

    Wednesday, Dec 2

    AnimeChicago Discord

    www.meetup.com

  • Spellbound winter fest

    Spellbound Winter: an anime mini fest

    Sunday, Dec 13

    Uni Uni Boba Uptown

    www.eventbrite.com

  • Yoi Toki: A Future Funk Party

    Yoi Toki: A Future Funk Party

    Saturday, Dec 19

    Subterranean

    www.eventbrite.com

  • The Ghost in the Shell

    ✶ AnimeChicago

    Anime Discussion: The Ghost in the Shell (2026)

    Sunday, Dec 20

    AnimeChicago Discord

    www.meetup.com

  • Look Back (2026)

    Look Back (2026 Live Action)

    Wednesday, Dec 30

    Chicagoland Theaters

    www.gkids.com

  • Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-

    Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (Tix Dec 11)

    Saturday, Jan 16, 2027

    Chicagoland Theaters

    www.animenewsnetwork.com

  • Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

    Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi 2027

    Thursday, Jan 28, 2027

    Stan Mansion

    Link

  • uchi con

    Uchi-con 2027

    Saturday, Jan 30, 2027

    University of Chicago Campus

    Link

  • C2e2 logo square

    C2E2 2027

    Friday, Apr 30, 2027

    McCormick Place

    www.c2e2.com

  • Anime Central Logo

    Anime Central 2027

    Friday, May 14, 2027

    Hyatt Regency O’Hare & DESCC Rosemont

    www.acen.org

  • Pokemon naic 2027 chicago

    Pokémon North American International Championships

    Friday, Jun 18, 2027

    McCormick Place

    www.championships.pokemon.com

  • Fan Expo

    Fan Expo 2027

    Friday, Aug 20, 2027

    DES Convention Center Rosemont

    www.fanexpohq.com

  • Anime Magic

    Anime Magic 2027

    Friday, Aug 27, 2027

    DES Convention Center Rosemont

    www.animemagic.org

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