Got an idea for a panel? Bring your excitement, expertise, and energy to our next convention. Live events applications for Anime Central 2026 are now open! Apply by February 1st, 2026. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026

🌟 Want to be part of the ACen team? 🌟 Join us at our Volunteer Fair on Saturday, 10/4 at 1 PM at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare! Learn about perks, meet team managers, and find your perfect role. Must be 18+ to volunteer. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/anime-centra...

Anime Central 2026 is now accepting submissions for Retailer Pre-Boarding and the Artist Alley Lottery. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action. Apply today! #Animecentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/artist-alley...

Hyatt Place is open for Anime Central 2026 reservations! Use the La Quinta shuttle stop for ACen. Reservation Link: www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-... Group Code: G-ACEN

aLoft is now accepting reservations for Anime Central 2026! On the ACen Shuttle Route. Book here: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...

Holiday Inn O’Hare is now open for Anime Central 2026 reservations! A room deposit is required. On the ACen Shuttle Route. Group Code: ANI Book here: www.ihg.com/redirect?pat...

The Renaissance O’Hare is now accepting reservations for Anime Central 2026! On the ACen Shuttle Route. Reserve here: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...

The Hyatt Regency O’Hare is now accepting reservations for Anime Central 2026! Max 2 rooms per name; first night’s deposit taken mid-April. Not on the ACen Shuttle Route. Group Code: G-UJYV Reserve here: www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-...

La Quinta is now open for Anime Central 2026 reservations! On the ACen Shuttle Route. Group Code: 051426ANI Book here: www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/ros...

Crowne Plaza O’Hare is open for Anime Central 2026 reservations! 1-night deposit required at booking. Not on the ACen Shuttle Route. Book here: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/...

The DoubleTree O’Hare is now accepting Anime Central 2026 reservations! Not on the ACen Shuttle Route. Group Code: ACE Reserve here: www.hilton.com/en/attend-my...

Spark by Hilton is now accepting reservations for Anime Central 2026! On the ACen Shuttle Route. Group Code: ACCM Reserve here: hil.tn/34m22n

The Westin O’Hare is open for Anime Central 2026 bookings! On the ACen Shuttle Route. Reserve here: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...

Embassy Suites is now open for Anime Central 2026 reservations! Not on the ACen Shuttle Route. Group Code: ACN Book here: www.hilton.com/en/attend-my...

🚨 Reminder: Anime Central 2026 hotel blocks open Fri 9/19 at NOON CDT! 🚨 We've also added additional blocks at the Holiday Inn O’Hare and Renaissance O’Hare. Rooms are expected to go fast! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026

We can’t wait to see more from Kyle’s visit!

🚨 Heads up, ACen attendees!🚨 Hotel room blocks for Anime Central 2026 open Friday, Sept. 19 at 12 PM CDT! Don’t miss your chance to book your stay, as rooms will go fast! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026

Indie game devs! Showcase your game at Anime Central 2026 and share your game with thousands of fans. Sign up now to promote your game in our entertainment hall and be part of ACen! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026

Are you a convention show runner? Bring your event to Anime Central 2026! Apply now for a table and share your con with thousands of fans. Spaces are limited, so submit your application today! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026

Calling all tattoo artists! Anime Central is looking for talented creators to join our Tattoo Alley. Interested? Apply now through our Tattoo Alley application and be part of the 2026 convention! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/retailers/ta...

Attendee registration for Anime Central is NOW OPEN! Join us May 15-17, 2026 in Rosemont, IL for the Midwest’s largest anime, manga & Japanese culture convention. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/registration...

Attendee registration for Anime Central 2026 opens September 1, 2025! Don’t miss your chance to join the Midwest’s largest anime & manga convention. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/2026-attende...

We are heartbroken to hear of Tomo Sakurai’s passing. We were honored to have her at Anime Central 2024 where she was able to share her stories and joy with us. Thank you for the memories. You’ll be missed dearly.

Check out @pepperink.bsky.social stunning chalk art featuring Studio Durian's Look Back! Watch the coloring time lapse come to life on the con floor of Anime Central: youtu.be/PiLyr2YEcXo?... #LookBack #ChalkArt #AnimeCentral #ACen2025

ACen friends & family: Buy a bottle of the GAC x KOVAL x ACen 2025 Bourbon & get a FREE KOVAL distillery tour ($12 value)! Use code ACENLB at checkout via Liquor Barn. Limited time & availability—cheers! 🥃 theliquorbarn.com/products/kov...

🖤 Death Stranding 2 is out this week. Celebrate with something unforgettable… 🎻 Strands of Harmony – a live concert with music from the game – hits Chicago on Feb 7, 2026. 🎟️ Tickets: deathstrandingconcert.com #DeathStranding #StrandsOfHarmony #VideoGameConcert

Every year, the Midwest Animation Promotion Society offers scholarship opportunities to high school seniors. We will be accepting applications until the end of the day June 15th, 2025. www.acen.org/maps-scholar...

There are still a few bottles left of the limited edition ACen x KOVAL collab! Bottled in Bond Bourbon meets stunning anime art by Keiichiro Saito, Mana Kudo, Kaoru Tanimoto & Takafumi Namake. Don’t miss your chance to own this collector’s gem! #AnimeCentral

Who do you want to see at #ACen2026? We’re planning our guest lineup and want your input! Voice actors, Industry, musicians, artists, cosplayers—follow the link to fill out our guest request form. #AnimeCentral

We want to hear from you! Help us make Anime Central even better by filling out our 2025 feedback form. Tell us what you loved and what you'd like to see next year! #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral

I completed a thing at @acen.org 2025. Here is the completed #LookBack chalk mural, 9’ x 12’ and 25 hours to complete. The outpouring of love from fans at the show has left me kinda speechless this year, so I’ll just say Thank You! lookback #anime #kiyotakaoshiyama #tatsukifujimoto

From everyone at Anime Central, we want to thank you for another amazing year! Mark your calendars! Anime Central 2026 returns May 15–17, 2026! We can't wait to bring the energy, excitement, and anime magic back to Rosemont. #ACen2026 #AnimeCentral

Here's your last chance to attend Anime Central 2025! Convention registration will close at 2p today. The convention floor will close at 4p. #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral

Anime Central 2026 registration is available at con! Lock in your full weekend membership at our special discounted rate — just $60 for adults & $25 for kids! Badge mailing available for $5 per membership. #ACen2026 #AnimeCentral

😈 Step into the shadows with @keithsilverstein.bsky.social‬ at The Art of Being Evil—a deep dive into what it takes to bring iconic villains to life! Don’t miss it at 12 PM in Live Events 8. #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral #VoiceActing #KeithSilverstein

“I Want to Be a Hero!” Join voice actors @anairisq.bsky.social & @riccofajardo.bsky.social for a My Hero retrospective, characters, and the journey of becoming a voice actor! Catch it at 12 PM in Live Events 5! #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral

Relive the magic of the Global Anime Challenge Live Drawing panel at Anime Central! Check out these incredible sketches from Keiichiro Saito, Kaoru Tanimoto, and Mana Kudo, created live on stage! #ACen2025 #GlobalAnimeChallenge #AnimeCentral

Feel the rhythm! Join us for a Taiko Drum Performance at 11:00 AM in Live Events 2 (Hyatt)! Experience the power, tradition, and energy of Japanese drumming live at #ACen2025! #AnimeCentral

Sunday ACen Merch Sale! Grab 2017, 2018 & 2019 con shirts + our flannel PJ pants and ACen onsies—all for just $5 each! Don’t miss your chance to snag classic ACen gear before it’s gone! #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral

Curious about the voice acting grind? Don’t miss “Surviving as a Voice Actor” with Nicolas Roye, Mela Lee, Johnny Yong Bosch, and Justine Huxley! Get insider tips at 10:30 AM in Live Events 6. #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral

It’s the final day of #ACen2025! Let’s make the most of it with panels, shopping, gaming, autographs, and more. Don’t forget to check out the merch booth and grab last-chance deals. Thanks for an amazing weekend — let’s finish strong!

Staying at the Hyatt for #ACen2025? Enter the Cleanest Room Contest for a chance to win your 2 nights FREE ($460 value)! 3 rooms will be selected by the housekeeping pros at the Hyatt. Winners will be contacted directly by the Hyatt. Good luck!

I wanted thank the passionate, dedicated, hard-working, staff of @acen.org ACen is so incredible because of them, and has become my single longest appearance streak at 11 shows, beating 10 previously held by another convention. I may be an official Guest of Honor, but the honor has been all mine.

The Synergy EDM Dance kicks off at 10PM in Live Events 1 (Hyatt)—featuring incredible DJs from Japan! Bring your energy, your glow gear, and your best moves! Remember, bags are not allowed into Synergy. #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral

The moment you've all been waiting for! The winner of the @bangzoomstudios.com Open Audition will be announced at 5:45PM at Booth 004 in the Retailer Hall! Stop by to see who takes the spotlight! #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral

Saturday badges are SOLD OUT! If you were planning to join us Saturday, don’t worry — Full Weekend Memberships are still available! #AnimeCentral #ACen2025

Get ready for laughs, stories, and behind-the-mic moments! 🎙️ Join Robbie Daymond & Max Mittelman for a Voice Actor Q&A today at 5PM in Live Events 5. #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral

Come meet the talented Honoka Inoue at 5PM in Live Events 7! Get to know her work and celebrate her appearance at #ACen2025. Don’t miss this special panel! #AnimeCentral

Join the SuBLime Manga Industry Panel at 3PM in Live Events 7 for exciting updates, and all things boys’ love from your favorite publisher! #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral

Get ready, ACen! 🎤✨ @kaf-info-en.bsky.social takes the stage at 3PM in Live Events 1 (Hyatt)! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind performance from the virtual artist sensation! #KAF #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral