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?
Exhibitor and Artist Alley Pre-Boarding is Open
Our Exhibitor and Artist pre-boarding application form is now available for our 2024 convention. The pre-boarding process is open to both new and returning artists and exhibitors and is designed…
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Attendee Registration, Cosplay Gatherings and Panel Applications Open 10/15!
Attendee registration, cosplay gathering applications and live event applications (panels) will open on October 15, 2023. Each of these areas how different deadlines and pricing tiers in the case of…
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Hotel Room Block Updates for the 2024 Convention
We are announcing today (September 21) that rooms at the DoubleTree Chicago O'Hare and the Embassy Suites O'Hare will open for reservations on Friday September 22, 2023 at noon CST.…
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Anime Central Guest Requests for 2024
Through our guest requests form, you will be able to request a guest to appear at our next convention! Anime Central 2024 will be held May 17-19, 2024.All that you…
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