We invite people such as the Japanese production studios, American entertainment companies, Directors, Animators, Voice Actors, Voice Actresses and other industry guests to appear at Anime Central from both America and Japan. Over the course of our convention, you’ll have many chances to meet and interact with our guests of honor. Guests will often participate in panels, hold autograph sessions, or both!
Throughout the year, we’ll be updating this page with guest announcements as we invite guests to our convention.
Guests for 2026
American Guests
International Guests
Industry Guests
Bang Zoom Studios!
VIZ Media
Bandai Gashapon Official Shop
Global Anime Challenge
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Sekai Project
Japan Information Center Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Japanese Culture Center
Japanime Games
Vitalant
Guests No Longer Attending
Request a Guest for Anime Central
We want to hear from you on who you would like to see as a guest at Anime Central! All that you need to do is fill out the linked request form below and your request will be sent to our team. Even if we may not be able to invite everyone requested this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t make arrangements down the road!