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.
Join today on Meetup & Discord
✶ 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 (4+)
See all- Spotlight: Unleash Your Mind – Curating Anime Cinema with FACETSKonbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL
7pm Doors / 7:15pm Interview / 8:00pm Social Hour
Join us in celebrating with FACETS Anime Club for Unleash Your Mind, a casual conversation on anime’s growing representation in art house cinema!
“Japanese animation unleashes the mind.” Acclaimed critic Roger Ebert saw depth and quality in anime film, and Western theaters are finally catching up to what we’ve known all along.
Let’s dive into how FACETS curates anime programming for cinephiles, creates an inclusive space for obscure Japanese titles, and entices you to leave your couch for a shared theater experience. And don’t miss their 4th year of “Anime Club Presents” for films like Mind Game, Redline, and Tampopo!
LOGISTICS
- 21+ only. Bring a valid ID and check-in for your badge.
- Open to the public. Arrive promptly to secure a seat and settle in.
- 1 drink minimum. N/A available. No outside food or drinks.
- Start a tab at the front register before enjoying your refreshments.
- CTA recommended! #22, #152, Addison Red. Street parking varies.
- Mask to your comfort. Cancel and message if symptomatic.
- We expel No-Shows and last-minute Dropouts.
- Manga Discussion: Ultra Heaven Whole Series (3 vols)Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, Chicago, IL
Ultra Heaven ウルトラヘヴン is a 3 volume seinen manga from manga-ka Keiichi Koike 小池桂一 who is most famous for his wildly surreal psychedelic artwork.
In the future, any mood you want is just a pump away. People flock to legal “pump bars,” where licensed medical professionals, known as bar doctors, prescribe their customers the perfect pharmaceutical blend.
But when the standard dosage isn’t enough, our protagonist, Cub, turns to an unauthorized source. The results have to be seen to be believed.
Rendered in a richly-detailed, clear-line style, this psychedelic sci-fi manga tears apart the basic fabric of reality. What is the truth and what is a dream?★★★ 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. - Movie Outing: Redline (Sub, Buy Tix)Facets, Chicago, IL
AnimeChicago and FACETS team up once again to bring you the fast-paced edge-of-your seat thrill ride Redline, with a brief introduction about the film.
Tickets are required and can be purchased here. AnimeChicago members can get 15% off tickets to this screening and the rest of FACETS' Anime Club Presents films using promo code ANIMECHICAGO during checkout.
Redline is presented as a double feature with Dead or Alive. Tickets for the double feature are also available.
