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
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Manga Discussion: Manhole whole series (3 Volumes)
Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, 2868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USNote: We are reading the WHOLE series that is 3 volumes (same as in Japanese).
Manhole「マンホール」is a short biological-horror / thriller manga series from critically acclaimed manga-ka Tetsuya Tsutsui 「筒井哲也」.
Two prefectural detectives, Ken Mizoguchi and Nao Inoue, investigate a mysterious death caused by an extremely rare parasite. Their investigation uncovers a much larger conspiracy involving a potential global pandemic, a secretive photographer, and a vengeful mastermind who is using the parasite as a bioweapon to target lawbreakers. As they uncover this conspiracy, the detectives are in a race against time to stop the infection and prevent mass panic.
Join us for this horror thriller just in time for Halloween.
★★★ 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.8 attendees
Halloween Party at Logan Arcade
Logan Aracade, 2410 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL, US★★★ UPDATE YOUR RSVP! WE KICK NO-SHOWS ★★★
We are having a party for the Spooky Season and we'd love you to come. Costumes are encouraged and we'll have name tags for those who want to low key cosplay in an on the spot Jimi Costume (read more at the link!).
NO COSPLAY WEAPONS, LARGE PROPS, or OVERSIZE COSPLAY!
Join our Discord thread to share your cosplay plans and more.We can't wait to hang out for Halloween!
- This is a 21+ bar so bring your valid ID
- Check-in for a nametag when you arrive
- Support this venue with a purchase
- Non-alcoholic beverages available
- Access via #49, #74, Western/Milwaukee Blue Line
- Ample street parking
COVID-19 Rules:
- Mask to Your Preference
- Do Not Attend if You Do Not Feel Well
- Do Not Attend with a Cough
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