Academic Talks
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Symposium Series
Twice Annually
We host casual talks exploring Japanese pop culture, historical influences, and personal experiences of how anime defines our identities and our communities.
Convention Panels
Based on convention schedules
Our team has hosted dozens of panels on anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture as both guests and applicants of large-scale conventions. It’s the best way to get the word out!
Festival Booths
Based on festival schedules
Local festivals allow us to educate folks through one-on-one discussion. We also bring our Anime Advice Bot to help folks discover their new anime obsession.
Past Talks
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Presenters, Guests transform “Not Our Final Form,” AnimeChicago’s second Symposium
The finicky mix of winter and spring weather on April 2nd, 2016 did not keep 70 attendees from AnimeChicago’s second […]
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Tezuka’s works shine at AnimeChicago’s first Symposium “God of Manga”
On November 21st, 2015, AnimeChicago hosted its first ever symposium at the Cards Against Humanity Theater, focusing on the “God […]
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Alternative Manga Panel Guide
“…in terms of popularity and sales, manga in America can be divided into Naruto and everything else. Aren’t most comics […]
Common Questions
Is AnimeChicago a convention?
No, we organize local meetups. Sometimes we’ll host an academic talk. But we love attending, promoting, and hosting panels and meetups at our favorite local conventions.
Will you speak at my event?
We’re flattered! AnimeChicago is on a mission to educate Chicagoans on all things Japanese Pop Culture. Please contact us with details on your opportunity.
Who can become a member?
Members must be 21 years or older, and our membership ranges primarily through 20s, 30s, and 40s. We meet at bars and discuss mature topics. Meetup.com does not allow minors on their platform, and we do not offer programs for kids or teens.