Videographer Hikikomorisama captured a summer cosplay outing at the Chicago Botanic Gardens and took the opportunity to highlight some of Chicago’s local photographers and videographers in action. Meet Viet, Soy Sauce, Keir, Kersten, Sen…
I attended a moderately-sized cosplay photoshoot on Saturday, April 13th at Navy Pier. This was a private event in order to control attendance size. The organizers took steps to ensure…
Long-time Chicago icon and legendary film critic Roger Ebert passed away today after recurring battles with cancer. Ebert was known by the anime community as an admirer and advocate of…
Despite our abundant enthusiasm for a Chicago Uniqlo store, Racked.com has reported that parent company Fast Retailing is focusing their efforts on the East and West Coasts, leaving Chicagoans out of…
Big announcement posted on the AnimeWorld Insider blog earlier this month: AnimeWorld Expos is joining forces with Wizard World to offer a range of anime-related events, guests and panels at…
We’re sad to announce that Japanese marketplace, J. Toguri, will be closing its doors by February 2013. This large unassuming shop on Belmont has provided everything from specialized cooking ingredients, kitchen utensils, calligraphy…
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…
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…
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…
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…