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Anime Central will return May 16th - 18th, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
What is Anime Central?
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!
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Rosemont, IL, 60018
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?
Through our guest requests form, you will be able to request a guest to appear at our next convention! Anime Central 2025 will be held on May 16th-18th, 2025.All that…
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We humbly thank you for choosing our event for your most recent experience. Your presence was invaluable in making it a success and all of us Volunteers were grateful for…
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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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Anime Central (ACen) is pleased to announce two 2024 limited edition T-shirt designs in collaboration with Studio Colorido and Kinema Citrus. Here is the sneak peak of the two wonderful…
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Today 5/5, we will be releasing an update to the convention schedule through Guidebook. This update will add international guest autograph sessions, guest sessions and industry sessions. Be advised that…
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Anime Central is happy to announce that Cassandra Lee Morris will appear at the 2024 convention.Cassandra Lee Morris is a Los Angeles-based voice actor who has voiced nearly 300 characters…
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