📅 Fri, May 15 – Sun, May 17
📍 Rosemont, IL • Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Anime Central is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest, featuring a huge exhibit hall, video gaming, concerts, panels, and more.
Anime Central takes place Fri, May 15 – Sun, May 17, 2026.
Anime Central is held in Rosemont, IL at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare.
Anime Central is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest, featuring a huge exhibit hall, video gaming, concerts, panels, and more.
Tickets and attendance details are available on the official website. Always confirm dates and prices with the organizer before making plans.
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