Anime Central is Back!
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?
Lost and Found
During the Convention, lost items are turned into our Customer Service teams on site and we have some items from this years convention. If you are missing something, and want…
Read More Kinema Citrus Art Challenge at Anime Central
Anime Central is pleased to announce Kinema Citrus Art Challenge 2023! Kinema Citrus and the character designer/animation director Tomokatsu Nagasaku are bringing you a once in a lifetime opportunity to…
Read More VINLAND SAGA Episode 20 World Premiere at Anime Central
Anime Central is pleased to announce the VINLAND SAGA S2 Episode 20 World premiere at the VINLAND SAGA S2 Live Drawing Panel (Saturday 5/20 16:00 - 18:00 in Live Event…
Read More Ray Chase will Appear at Anime Central
Anime Central is happy to announce that Ray Chase will appear at the 2023 convention. Ray Chase’s appearance at Anime Central is sponsored by Sure Thing Toys.Ray Chase is perhaps…
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