What we’re about
Meet local fans, discuss titles you love, uncover new obsessions, and explore Chicago together! Our nonprofit connects newcomers and veterans 21+ older in friendly spaces to celebrate and examine Japanese media – since 2006.
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✶ 2025 PROGRAMS ✶
- Spotlights – Curated adventure plus networking – Sporadic
- Anime Showcase – Watch hidden gems and chat – Varied Tues
- Anime Discussion – Book club for selected title – 3rd Thu
- Manga Discussion – Book club for selected title – 2nd Sun
- Art Lounge – Jam on your project w/ friendly regulars – Weds
- Anime Sampler – Watch this season together! – 3rd Sat / Qtr
- Meetups – Outings to movies, cons, festivals & more!
✶ BEYOND MEETUP ✶
- Take our quiz to find something new to watch.
- Listen to our podcast Anime’s Game Changers.
- Get quarterly emails on our milestones, local events, anime hits.
- See our Calendar & Guides for more to do around our city.
- Support our 501(c)3 to help educate & connect Chicagoans!
Upcoming events
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Manga Discussion: Kowloon Generic Romance (1st 4 Volumes)
Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, 2868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USNote: We'll be just reading the 1st 4 volumes of this work in English.
*Kowloon Generic Romance 「*九龍ジェネリックロマンス」is an ongoign seinen slice of life / science fiction / mystery series from Jun Mayuzuki 「眉月 じゅん」which is set in a futuristic recreation of the historic densely populated somewhat anarchic, Kowloon Walled City that was in Hong Kong up until the 1980s. There is also a recent anime adaptation that you can find streaming on Crunchyroll.
Kowloon Walled City, the most densely populated place on Earth, houses over 33,000 residents within a labyrinth of interconnected high-rises spanning just 6.5 acres (2.6 ha). Within this urban enclave lies the Wong Loi Realty Company, where an office romance develops between two coworkers: the easygoing yet brash Hajime Kudou and the reserved Reiko Kujirai, who has been in love with him since first meeting him. Despite their contentious dynamic, the two share a close rapport, frequently having lunch together. Their mutual affection for Kowloon Walled City gradually deepens their bond—yet an underlying peculiarity lingers between them.
Slowly the story unravels a sci-fi mystery involving cloning, memory, and the possibility that the city itself is a created reality based on the regrets of its inhabitants...
Join us as we sample this recent and ongoing series with an intriguing premise!
★★★ IF LOGGING IN - SETUP DISCORD BEFORE EVENT ★★★
DISCORD LINK: https://discord.gg/KMtNz4P (Please show up in person if you can!)
Manga Circle typically meets on second Sundays to discuss a selected work of manga and its international relevance. This event is suitable for attendees 18+ with any level of manga knowledge or experience. We recommend reading the entire selection beforehand – spoilers guaranteed!
Manga Circle typically meets on second Sundays to discuss a selected work of manga and its international relevance. This event is suitable for attendees 18+ with any level of manga knowledge or experience. We recommend reading the entire selection beforehand – spoilers guaranteed!
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Getting the Comic
Please support Goblin Market if you can as they are our gracious hosts, they'll be more than happy to get you the title if its not in stock.4 attendees
Past events
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