Overview

Anime Central (ACen) is the leading anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest.

Why Attend – 2023

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.

The Exhibit Hall is filled with vendors selling various anime inspired merchandise.

Why Exhibit – 2023

Exhibitors will get an opportunity to showcase their products and services to a target audience.

Organizer

The Midwest Animation Promotion Society (MAPS) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. The purpose of the Midwest Animation Promotion Society is to promote the development of the animation industry in North America and to further the appreciation of anime and manga as valid art forms.

The secondary purpose of the Midwest Animation Promotion Society is to educate people about Asian culture and traditions.  Each year, the Midwest Animation Promotion Society sponsors a number of events and gatherings devoted to anime, manga, and Asian culture.

Source: Event Website