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

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
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?

May 22, 2023 in General

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…
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May 13, 2023 in Guests, Industry

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…
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May 12, 2023 in Guests, Industry, Press Releases

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…
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May 12, 2023 in Guests, Press Releases

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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May 12, 2023 in Guests, Press Releases

Max Mittelman will Appear at Anime Central

Anime Central is happy to announce that Max Mittelman will appear at the 2023 convention. Max Mittelman’s appearance at Anime Central is sponsored by Sure Thing Toys.Well known as the…
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May 12, 2023 in Guests, Press Releases

Robbie Daymond will Appear at Anime Central

Anime Central is happy to announce that Robbie Daymond will appear at the 2023 convention. Robbie Daymond’s appearance at Anime Central is sponsored by Sure Thing Toys.In the Anime world…
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