14–16 May 2027 · Rosemont, US
Anime Central
Anime Central (ACen) is an annual large-scale anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention held in Rosemont, Illinois (Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare). It brings fans together with creators and guests from the Japanese and U.S. anime/manga industries and includes an exhibit hall, retailer hall, large artist alley, video game rooms, concerts, dances, panels, screenings, autograph sessions and tabletop gaming. The convention is run by the not-for-profit MAPS and staffed by volunteers.
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- Dates
- 14–16 May 2027
- Location
- Rosemont, US
- Frequency
- Annual
- Audience
- Mixed
- Duration
- 3 days
- Scale
- National
- Exhibitors
- 23Estimate
- Visitors
- 36,000Fact
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
About Anime Central
Anime Central is a national trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Media & Entertainment industries, held in Rosemont, United States. The 2027 edition runs 14–16 May 2027 at Expo Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. It brings together an estimated 23 exhibitors and 36,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 23 exhibiting companies for the event so far.
Known editions
- 2027Upcoming14–16 May 2027
- 20263 Aug 2026
- 20241 May 2024
- 202127 Aug 2021
Venue
9291, Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018, United States, 60018 Rosemont, Illinois, US
Who exhibits at Anime Central
We've captured 23 exhibitors for Anime Central (roster as of 2027).
Exclusivity
Exceptionally exclusive — almost every exhibitor appears at no other event we track. A genuinely one-of-a-kind gathering.
Cross-referenced against 23 exhibitors in our event graph.
International reach
Predominantly national — a mainly domestic exhibitor base.
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
Anime Central 2027 exhibitor list
So far, 20+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for Anime Central. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.
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