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AnimeChicago: Anime, Manga, and Japanese Pop Culture

Chicago, IL, US

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Organized by AnimeChicago NFP and 6 others

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What we’re about

Meet new people while critically exploring anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture! Founded in 2006, our nonprofit club offers a friendly, inclusive space for first-timers and veterans to discuss titles they love and discover new obsessions with friends 21+ older.

Join today on Meetup + Discord!

✶ 2024 SCHEDULE ✶

Special Events: Join us for random outings at movies, cons, and festivals!
Member Mixers (1st Thu): Meet like-minded fans, discuss all things anime.
Manga Circle (2nd Sun): Book-club for selected manga or specific arcs.
Anime Circle (3rd Thu): Book-club for selected anime titles. Spoilers!
Art Circle (Weds): Work on your creative project with friendly regulars.
Anime Deep Dive (every other Tues): Watch a hidden gem and chat about it.
Anime Sampler (3rd Sat every season): Discover the latest anime together!

✶ BEYOND MEETUP ✶

Take our quiz for a solid anime recommendation
Listen to our podcast Anime’s Game Changers
Check our City Guide for Japan-related events, creators, and organizations
Join for email updates on anime films, pop culture events, and our mission
Support our nonprofit to deliver more events to Chicago-area fans

Upcoming events (4+)

Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 1:00 AM UTCWeekly Art Circle via Discord
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★★★ SETUP DISCORD BEFORE EVENT ★★★

Art Circle is your place to draw, color, sketch, model, and whatever other creative endeavor you're into!

Work on your creations in the video chat and let's talk art, anime, and whatever you're in the mood for!

Feel free to share what you've worked on, get some constructive criticism, and provide your own feedback for others.
2 attendees
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 1:00 AM UTCWeekly Art Circle via Discord
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★★★ SETUP DISCORD BEFORE EVENT ★★★

Art Circle is your place to draw, color, sketch, model, and whatever other creative endeavor you're into!

Work on your creations in the video chat and let's talk art, anime, and whatever you're in the mood for!

Feel free to share what you've worked on, get some constructive criticism, and provide your own feedback for others.
2 attendees
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM CSTHoliday Party at FACETS! + Gift Exchange
Facets Cinematheque Theatre, Chicago, IL
Our annual Holiday Party is back and bigger than ever! Many thanks to our host FACETS for their continued support of AnimeChicago, and expanding anime access across Chicago’s cinematic landscape.

Access via #9, #74. Ample paid street parking.

Check-in for a nametag when you arrive

Concessions will be open for purchase!

Bring your valid ID to enjoy alcoholic beverages

7 PM – Social Hour 🍺
Wear your favorite holiday fit. Bonus points for anime references!

8 PM – Anime Gift Exchange! 🎁
Bring ONE piece of anime merch wrapped to participate. Your item should be $10 in value, new or used, and something simple. For example: Volume 1 of a manga, a small trinket like a keychain, or Japanese snacks. Starts PROMPTLY at 8pm. Participation is NOT required.

9 PM – Holiday Screening 🎬️
Cap off the night with some memorable holiday anime episodes in FACETS theater space.
19 attendees+14
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 1:00 AM UTCAnime Circle: Blue Giant
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★★★ SETUP DISCORD & WATCH BEFORE EVENT ★★★

Blue Giant will be available on Netflix September 1

• Anime Circle is a book club for anime, so watch the selection beforehand
• We take No Shows very seriously
• First meetup? We’ll take a moment to welcome you!
3 attendees

Past events (847)

Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 1:00 AM UTCAnime Circle: Uzumaki
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7 attendees+2

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