About us
This group is for fans of Japanese anime, manga, and media. We gather to discuss our favorite shows, share recommendations, and more.
Join us on Discord.
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We hope it provides a safe space for people who like all things anime, including cosplay, gaming, and geek culture. With this group, you can expect events like conventions, films at local theaters, seasonal anime screenings, arcade nights, and more!
Our reoccurring events include the following:
- Seasonal Anime Screening (seasonal)
- Picnic/Potluck (seasonal)
- Arcade Nights (monthly)
- Bring Your Own Manga Book Club (monthly)
If you have any event suggestions feel free to message to the organizers. If you would like to host events, don't hesitate to reach out. :D
We have a girl's group (get in touch with Neikey, one of our organizers), and a guy's group (get in touch with Mike, one of our organizers) to provide a safe space for people and allow people to hang out offline.
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Don't Forget To Be Awesome!
(All of our members must adhere to our Code of Conduct.)
Link to all our socials, and events.
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Cover image is inspired by INT'L Cafe Chicago.
Upcoming events
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Japan Festival Chicago 2026 (Skokie)
3333 Oakton St, 3333 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60076, Chicago, IL, USget tickets in advance (free).
About the Event:
Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community!
From taiko drums to J-pop, kimono fashion to anime art, and tea ceremonies to street food favorites, Japan Fest Chicago brings together the best of old and new Japan— this time, held on two spectacular days!
Hosted by the Chicago Japanese American Council (CJAC), a coalition of 12 Japanese and Japanese American organizations dedicated to promoting Japanese culture and heritage in the United States.Visit their website for more information: Here
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Neighborhood Exploration (Oak Park)
Harlem/Lake Green Line Station, 1 S Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL 60302, Forest Park, IL, USThis will be a bit of exploring of the neighborhood. We hope to split up into groups and explore bits of the neighborhood, similar to our dessert crawls in the past.
Some items for a self-guided itinerary:
Places/Spaces:
- Pumpkin Moon (gift shop)
- Scratch 'n Sniff (gift shop)
- Sugarcup Trading (gift shop)
- The Book Loft Oak Park (bookstore)Bakery:
- Firecakes
- Léa French Café
- Sugar Fixé PâtisserieEats:
- Gyumon
- Katy's Dumplings
- KYURAMEN
- Poke Burrito
- Sweet Dim Sum
(non-exhaustive list)📍 start at Harlem/Lake Green Line Station
Learn more about Oak Park:
https://www.downtownoakpark.net/19 attendees
Seasonal Anime Screening (Summer 2026) @ Chicago Public Library (West Loop)
West Loop Public Library, 122 N. Aberdeen Street Chicago, IL 60607,, Chicago, IL, USChicago Anime Hangouts is having its 3rd seasonal anime screening of 2026! This event has us watch several first episodes within the current anime season lineup to see what's good (& what's not).
• Seasonal Sampler List: We'll post a Google Sheets link (with a list of the shows we're watching) closer towards the sampler date once shows are out & we can review them first for quality.
• Disclaimer: We'll typically avoid sequel series in case folks haven't seen them before, plus avoid anything a bit too provocative based on the venue's request.
• Socials: Visit our website for a list of our meetup socials (like Discord).About the Chicago Public Library of West Loop:
The screener will meet on the second floor of the Chicago Public Library in the West Loop (122 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607).
• The West Loop library has been generous to provide us with this space, so we ask everyone to be respectful of the Chicago Public Library's Code of Conduct regarding behavior & speaking volume.
• The library has specified that light snacks remain allowed (i.e. bagels/donuts/munchkins/chips), but so long as this is not a full meal.
• Please try to update your RSVP within at least 12 hours before this event if you can't make it to be respectful towards any folks on the waitlist.Schedule (Rough Estimate):
*this schedule is made with the assumption that shows are 20-25 minutes running & that we will not suffer from significant tech difficulties.
• 11:30am - 11:45am: Setup & Chill.
• 11:45am - 12:10pm: Show #1.
• 12:10pm - 12:35pm: Show #2.
• 12:35pm - 1:00pm: Show #3.
• 1:00pm - 1:15pm: Break #1.
• 1:15pm - 1:40pm: Show #4.
• 1:40pm - 2:05pm: Show #5.
• 2:05pm - 2:30pm: Show #6.
• 2:30pm - 2:45pm: Break #2.
• 2:45pm - 3:10pm: Show #7.
• 3:10pm - 3:35pm: Show #8.
• 3:35pm - 4:00pm: Show #9.
• 4:00pm ~ 4:15pm: Show #10.
• 4:15pm ~ 4:30pm: Wrap-Up (Closing).Post Meet-Up:
There will be a 4:30pm meetup at Parlor Pizza (108 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607) for those interested in hanging out afterwards! Look at our Meetup Page to find it!Hope we see you there!
78 attendees
Past events
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