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Anime Central

Will return May 17th - 19th, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

What is Anime Central?

May 17th-19th, 2024
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Rosemont, IL, 60018
33,000+
Unique Attendees

What does Anime Central have to offer?

Guests

Our event will bring in creators and the talent that brings your favorite anime to life.

Exhibitors

The expansive Exhibit Hall is the perfect place to track down merchandise influenced by Japanese culture.

Artists

In one of the largest Artist Alleys in the country, Artists offer prints, original artwork, handmade crafts and more.

Programming

Throughout the convention, members of the industry and fans will host panels.

Gaming

Our free-to-play gaming hall includes, tournaments, arcade, PC and console gaming.

What's New?

March 18, 2024 in Guests, Industry, Press Releases

My Oni Girl will Premiere at Anime Central

Anime Central is pleased to host the world advance premiere of Studio Colorido's latest animated featured film My Oni Girl, courtesy of Netflix. The director Tomotaka Shibayama and the producer…
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March 15, 2024 in Guests, Press Releases

Sally Amaki will Appear at Anime Central

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rosemont, IL Anime Central is happy to announce that Sally Amaki will appear at the 2024 convention.Sally Amaki is an English/Japanese bilingual voice actress and idol performer…
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March 13, 2024 in Guests, Press Releases

Sora Tokui will Appear at Anime Central

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rosemont, IL Anime Central is happy to announce that Sora Tokui will appear at the 2024 convention. Anime Central will be Sora Tokui’s first ever U.S. convention…
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March 11, 2024 in Guests, Press Releases

A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY will appear at Anime Central

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rosemont, IL Anime Central is pleased to announce that A New World: intimate Music from FINAL FANTASY will appear at this year's event. This MAY, A New…
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February 22, 2024 in General

Our Press Applications for our 2024 Convention is Open!

We are now accepting press applications for our 2024 convention. Anime Central welcomes all members of the media who are involved in the anime, manga, and/or entertainment industry. Members of…
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February 21, 2024 in General

Our 2024 Scholarship Program is Accepting Applications

The Midwest Animation Promotion Society (MAPS) would like to share some information about our annual scholarship program: Each year MAPS awards $9000 in four scholarships to students in our community who appreciate…
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