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Anime Central

Name: Anime Central
Start: 2026-05-15
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare

Good news: the next edition is already listed: Anime Central (Fri, May 14 – Sun, May 16)

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When: Fri, May 15 – Sun, May 17
Where: Rosemont, IL, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare

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This one is over, and the next is on the calendar: Fri, May 14 – Sun, May 16, 2027. Get one email a month before it and one a week before. No account, nothing else.

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.

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Quick answers

When is Anime Central?

Anime Central takes place Fri, May 15 – Sun, May 17, 2026.

Where is Anime Central held?

Anime Central is held in Rosemont, IL at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare.

What kind of convention is Anime Central?

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.