Convention · Rosemont, Illinois
Anime Central 2027
Amusement, Entertainment
Key numbers
- Editions on record
- 6first in 2009
About Anime Central
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!
From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 14–16 May 2027 Dates announced | Hyatt Regency O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois | — | — |
| 2014 | 16–18 May 2014 | Hyatt Regency O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois | — | — |
| 2013 | 17–19 May 2013 | Hyatt Regency O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois | — | — |
| 2012 | 15 May 2012 | Hyatt Regency O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois | — | — |
| 2011 | 20–22 May 2011 | Hyatt Regency O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 May 2010 | — | — |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.
Questions
When is Anime Central?
14–16 May 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.
Where is it held?
The 2014 edition was at Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.
How often does it take place?
Annual, judging by the 6 editions on record since 2009.