Anime Central 2025

Anime Central is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. It includes a huge exhibit hall, video game room, concerts, dances, panels and workshops.

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