What we’re about
This group is for fans of Japanese anime, manga, and media. We gather to discuss our favorite shows, share recommendations, and more.
Join us on Discord or WhatsApp (LinkTree for photo albums/groupchats - we have ones for outdoors/food/general).
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We hope it provides a safe space for people who like all things anime, including cosplay, gaming, and geek culture. With this group, you can expect events like conventions, films at local theaters, seasonal anime screenings, arcade nights, and more!
Our reoccurring events include the following:
- Seasonal Anime Screening (once a season)
- Picnic/Potluck (once a season)
- Arcade Nights (every month)
- Bring Your Own Manga Book Club (every month at a new coffee shop)
If you have any event suggestions feel free to message to the organizers. If you would like to host events, don't hesitate to reach out. :D
We have a girl's group (get in touch with Neikey, one of our organizers), and a guy's group (get in touch with Mike, one of our organizers) to provide a safe space for people and allow people to hang out offline.
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Don't Forget To Be Awesome!
(All of our members must adhere to our Code of Conduct.)
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Cover image is inspired by INT'L Cafe Chicago.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Picnic/Potluck @ Ping Tom Memorial Park (Chinatown)Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
please bring what you'd like to share with the group. here is a potluck signup sheet. i'll aim to bring a blanket, volleyball, frisbee, and board games at the least. please bring what you'd like people to participate in if you'd like to.
find us next to the main entrance at Ping Tom Memorial Park to start (Chinatown Pagoda should be right in front of you, and you should have crossed the train track). organizer and members will update where in the park we are. (organizer will have a Meetup logo).
schedule:
4:00 pm: show up
(organizer will update if event extends longer than originally planned)we hope to see you! :D
more about the park:
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/tom-ping-memorial-park - Food @ Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill (Albany Park)Kabobi, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
about Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill:
Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill is a Persian restaurant specializing in large platters of grilled kabobs.their menu
schedule:
4:00 get some food
6:00 down to explore what's nearby.Please bring cash or have Venmo (or alternatives) downloaded.
**disclaimer:
kabobi is walk-in, and pretty no frills. it has seating in groups of 4. people individually order, so it's separate tabs. (they are accessible through the CTA brown line off Kedzie, and has parking.kabobi has limited seating. i'm just unsure of how many people show up to the store when opening in general so just a heads up.
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please try to update your RSVP at least 12 hours before an event if you can't make it to be respectful of the people on the waitlist.
*tentatively setting it at 24*
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we hope to see you! :D
