Anime MidwestStatusActiveGenreAnime, Japanese Culture, Video GamingVenueHyatt Regency O'Hare Stephens Convention CenterLocation(s)Rosemont, Illinois5 more rows
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the Hyatt Regency O'hareCon+Alt+Delete is an anime convention in Chicago, Illinois! C+A+D is happening December 16 - 18, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency O'hare in Rosemont, Illinois. Join hundreds of anime fans in events filled with cosplay, and fun.
You can register online, or at the convention. One day only: $40. Online registration benefits: Make sure you have a badge before we run out.
If you've never been to an anime con, they are typically multi day events over the course of a weekend. Anywhere from two to four days, fans gather together to indulge in all things anime. Cosplayers also gather to show off their costumes, meet other cosplayers, and participate in shoots together.
Anime Central (ACen) is an annual three-day anime convention held during May at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois....Anime CentralAttendance32,653 in 2018Organized byMidwest Animation Promotion Society (MAPS)Filing status501(c)(3)Websitewww.acen.org7 more rows
Anime Expo4 Anime Expo, Los Angeles The history of this expo goes all the way back to 1992 when it was first officially inaugurated and held in San Jose. Back then, it drew fewer than 2,000 fans, but now it often hosts more than 100,000 people, making it the biggest anime convention in the United States.
Chicago, IllinoisCon+Alt+Delete is an anime convention in Chicago, Illinois! C+A+D is happening December 20 - 22, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois.
Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Our event is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, in Rosemont, IL.
Anime Midwest is an annual three-day anime convention held during July at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The convention is held in the same location as Anime Central.
Guests Deadlift Lolita, FEMM, Fuki, and Zwei could not attend Anime Midwest in 2019 due to visa issues. Anime Midwest 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ryan Kopf, the organizer behind Anime Midwest, was banned from Anime Milwaukee during the 2018 convention due to a sexual assault allegation involving the Milwaukee Police Department. Kopf was at the convention as part of Anime Midwest and denies the allegations.
Sixteen thousand people come to the event every year and they have a lot of fun doing it.
Once per year around the first week of July. This year it will be held from July 3-5. Often you might hear people lighting off fireworks nearby because of the 4th of July. (Note: fireworks are prohibited at the hotel because the airport is nearby.)
Check out their official page. They have a well written guide with all you need to know about getting tickets.
First, your love of anime! Second, lots of money to spend in the dealer’s room. Third, a cosplay if you can make or buy one in time!
Badges sell for $40 to $60 depending on how early you get your badge for the convention.
Heck yes! Imagine paying for movie tickets at a theater – $20 for just 2 hours of fun.
Anime Midwest is an annual three-day anime convention held during July at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The convention is held in the same location as Anime Central.
The convention typically offers anime screenings, artist room, cosplay masquerade contest, date auction, dealers room, fan panels, formal dance, guest autographs, karaoke, Maid Cafe, rave dances, video game tournaments, and workshops. The convention hosts a free ConSweet with free ramen noodles, rice, oatmeal, and soda for attendees.
Anime Midwest moved to the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois for 2013. The convention in 2015 had long registration line waits. Guests Deadlift Lolita, FEMM, Fuki, and Zwei could not attend Anime Midwest in 2019 due to visa issues. Anime Midwest 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 the convention required masks, and had a reduced ConSweet due to the convention having a short amount of organization time.
In 2012 Anime Midwest sponsored a cosplay prom.
Ryan Kopf, the organizer behind Anime Midwest, was banned from Anime Milwaukee during the 2018 convention due to a sexual assault allegation involving the Milwaukee Police Department. Kopf was at the convention as part of Anime Midwest and denies the allegations.
• A wall of empty Maruchan ramen noodle boxes with a cardboard figure from Attack on Titan being swatted at by a member of Anime Midwest's staff.
• The maids at Anime Midwest's maid cafe.
• The crowd waiting to see Steam Powered Giraffe perform at Anime Midwest 2014 in the Rosemont Ballroom.
• Anime Midwest Website
• AnimeCon.org Website