What is Anime Central?
Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Our event is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, in Rosemont, IL. As part of its mission, ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities. The event includes a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, 24-hour video rooms, tabletop gaming and much, much more!
May 17th-19th, 2024
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Rosemont, IL, 60018
Rosemont, IL, 60018
33,000+
Unique Attendees
Unique Attendees
What does Anime Central have to offer?
What's New?
Anime Central will Host the i☆Ris Overseas Movie Premiere
Anime Central is happy to announce that we will be hosting the overseas premiere of i☆Ris the Movie Full Energy. Anime Central will screen i☆Ris the Movie - Full Energy!!,…
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Donate Blood at Anime Central
Anime Central is partnering with Vitalant to host a blood donation drive during the 2024 convention. Attendees who donate blood during Anime Central will get a free t-shirt, while supplies…
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Attendee Membership Badges Mailed
We are happy to announce that we have mailed out all eligible attendee membership badges for Anime Central 2024. Attendees who had paid for their memberships and the additional mailing…
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Additional Shuttle Buses Added
This year at Anime Central, we will be offering shuttle buses that will be traveling to several hotels within our room blocks. These shuttle buses will be traveling to the…
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