What is ACen?

Anime Central (ACen) is Chicago’s and the Midwest’s largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention. The convention is currently held in Rosemont, IL, less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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!

For more details see the About the Show page.

Latest News

Sentai Filmworks

Posted Sat, 04/27/2013 - 11:22 by moogle_21

Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, including hit series like Gintama, Eyeshield 21 and hit blockbuster movies like Appleseed.

Sentai Filmworks’ line of Blu-Ray and DVDs are distributed on home video by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23Films and other good and fine distributors.Read more

Section 23

Posted Sat, 04/27/2013 - 11:15 by moogle_21

Section23 Films is a distribution company devoted to marketing and releasing titles into the North American market. The company distributes titles for Sentai Filmworks, Switchblade Pictures, and AEsir Holdings.

http://www.section23films.com

Christopher Ayres

Posted Thu, 04/25/2013 - 13:38 by El Ken

Christopher Ayres has been working professionally in theatre, television and film since the age of 6. His work has been seen regionally, nationally and on Broadway. He currently works as an ADR Director at Sentai Film Works, and as a voice actor has worked for ADV films, Amusement Park Media, New Gen Pictures, Okratron 5000 and FUNimation Entertainment.

As an ADR Director his credits include: Majikoi: Oh!Read more

The Seventh International MANGA Award

Posted Wed, 04/24/2013 - 16:40 by Purplegodess

Now Accepting Applications for the Seventh International MANGA Award

The Seventh International MANGA Award

1. On March 21, Mr. Fumio Kishida, Minister for Foreign Affairs, who serves as the Chairman of the Seventh International MANGA Award Executive Committee, announced the Award’s entry acceptance schedule.

2. The application period is from Monday, April 15, to Friday, May 31. Applications should be sent to each of Japan’s diplomatic missions abroad (excluding permanent missions) or the post office box of the Seventh International MANGA Award directly.*

3.Read more

Elegant Sweet 16 Tea Party

Posted Mon, 04/22/2013 - 18:31 by Purplegodess

Tickets are Online Here: Tea Party Tickets*
Anime Central is pleased to present an exclusive, limited seating Tea Party, hosted by Atelier Pierrot designers Yuko Ashizawa and Eichi, and Enchantlic Enchantilly designer Fumiko Kawamura!

The tea party will take place Sunday, May 19th from 1:15 PM until 3:15 PM at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, in the London room (on the international level of the hotel). An advance-purchase ticket is required to enter the event, and tickets are limited.

The menu will include an assortment of teas, sweets, and finger sandwiches, and will be posted here prior to the event.
Please make note of the following requirements before purchasing a ticket:Read more