Anime Central 2027

Anime Central (ACen) is an annual three-day anime convention held during May at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The convention is organized by the Midwest Animation Promotion Society (MAPS).

Language

English

Genres

comics-anime

Format

in-person

Duration (days)

3

Next edition

14–16 May 2027

Author participation

Artist alley, dealers and panels. Already in Online section as org entry; this row is the dated 2027 edition

Audience

At the 2003 convention, the weekend lines to register for the convention ranged from 90 minutes for pre-registered attendees to 3 hours for others.

Accessibility

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Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: comics-anime

Programme

The convention typically offers anime viewing rooms, artist alley, autograph sessions, concerts, dances/rave, dealer's room, gaming (arcade, role play, table top, trading card, video) formal ball, karaoke, masquerade, panels, and Q&As.

Tables and exhibitors

Artist Alley Retailers Tattoo Alley Exhibition Rules Cosplay Photographers Convention Trades Tabletop Gaming Video Gaming Programming Live Events Concer

Past editions

1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022

Stay

During the 2001 convention, construction was occurring at the hotel while the event was underway.

Festival site