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What is ACen?

Anime Central (ACen) is Chicago’s and the Midwest’s largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention. The convention is currently held in Rosemont, IL, less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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!

For more details see the Location page.

Latest News

Crystal Ball

Posted Tue, 10/18/2011 - 23:48 by bloo09

Anime Central is proud to present the Crystal Ball. The Crystal Ball is a formal dance event to take place on Friday April 27th, 2012 at the Embassy Suites. The event will begin at 7:00 pm and end at 11:00 pm*. Ticket price includes entry to the ball, music and dancing, light snacks, and a cash bar.

Tickets are limited, get yours today!Read more

Panel Programming is now open!

Posted Sat, 10/01/2011 - 22:54 by frzndaqiri

We are now taking applications for panels!

Please review the information and instructions on the Panel Programming page. The form can be filled out HERE

Got Soap Contest

Posted Sat, 10/01/2011 - 13:18 by frzndaqiri

It’s that time again fans! Time for you to create and pick the Goat Soap slogan. This years our 15th anniversary so hop on over to our forums and make it memorable! The Got Soap contest runs through October 31st when the grand prize winner will be announced. Submit your ideas: CLICK HERE.

Hotel Information

Posted Sat, 10/01/2011 - 13:23 by frzndaqiri

Hotel Update

Our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency O’Hare is filling fast, with less than 300 of its 1000+ rooms still available. If you want to have a room in the con hotel, better book it now! Because of this, we will soon be opening some of our blocks in our other hotels. In mid-October, we plan on opening hotel rooms in the Embassy, Hilton, Double Tree, and Comfort Inn.

Read more

Tabletop gaming plays your requests!

Posted Sat, 10/01/2011 - 13:13 by frzndaqiri

Have you ever wanted to see a specific table top game at Anime Central? We are looking for your suggestions! If there is a specific game, game type or genre you’d love to see brought in this year, now is the time to ask! All you need to do is shoot an e-mail to ttg@acen.org with your suggestion.

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