Anime Central 2026
Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga, and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Located at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, it features panels, cosplay, vendors, screenings, concerts, and more.
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