This Saturday at the Japan Information Center, AnimeChicago is hosting its second Symposium, with the theme being transformation of both the body and the mind, in anime and manga. If you’re still on the fence about attending or just curious about what will be discussed, this article is here to give you a quick overview…
Last year on a very snowy afternoon in November, AnimeChicago presented Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga , the first installment of an ongoing series centered on anime and manga. Not only was the event an engaging homage to a great pioneer, but also this symposium represented a triumph and a new era for our organization.…
State of Chicago’s Anime Scene You have a million ways to view anime legally (Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Funimation, etc.) but there are fewer ways meet like-minded fans nowadays. Streaming services promote solo-viewing which encourages staying home, and maybe sharing thoughts on impersonal social networks or among hostile comment sections. This shift has lead to a…
On November 21st, 2015, AnimeChicago hosted its first ever symposium at the Cards Against Humanity Theater, focusing on the “God of Manga” Osamu Tezuka. Despite the uncooperative weather, a dedicated group of attendees enjoyed a day filled with education and entertainment, which was the culmination of a great deal of effort and passion by the…
AnimeChicago will be making waves at this year’s Anime Central, where multiple board members will be hosting panel discussions all weekend. Join AnimeChicago at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, May 16th-18th, to discuss Japanese culture, hang out, and have fun! On Friday, May 16th Ruben will be hosting two panels, Visions in Motion: Auteur Theory in…
Facebook hasn’t been the most reliable communication channel. We still update it, but if you want the latest AnimeChicago has to offer, join our new Meetup Group! Receive every announcement RSVP for all of our events Chat with fellow members Help us plan future events And if you have feedback, let us know how we…
Interested in studying Japanese? AnimeChicago is currently organizing a study group for eight participants. We’ll kick off at Multilingual Chicago for a one-day intensive Bootcamp on Sunday, January 26th, 10am–5pm. This course supplies a curriculum packet covering basic grammar and language topics which we’ll use for on-going practice. Group members then study for five consecutive…
It’s been 365 days since our 2012 annual report, and gee… way too much has happened since. AnimeChicago’s 7th anniversary was met with renewed enthusiasm by all of our members. Round Table discussions are going strong. A few board members have retired. New ones have joined the team. Quarterly board meetings have evolved into serious planning sessions and…
You may have noticed AnimeChicago.com slowly transforming week by week. After evaluating the needs of anime fans across Chicago, we’ve been chipping away at styling, functionality, and performance issues to bring you the best news experience for any device. The site is now fully responsive so check it out on your smartphone or tablet! These…
Jamie here with a quick update on club business. Back in August, I proposed forming a team of Officers to push AnimeChicago to its furthest limits. Our board members supported this vision right away, and we’ve gained a lot of momentum these last two months thanks to the contributions of this team. So today I’d like to officially…