Anime Central
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Official updates from Anime Central, the Midwest’s Largest Anime and Manga convention. The next ACen is May 15-17, 2026!
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Jason Charles Miller as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (Ortega), Honkai: Star Rail (Asssistanana), and Critical Role. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/jason-charle...
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Jason Charles Miller as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (Ortega), Honkai: Star Rail (Asssistanana), and Critical Role. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/jason-charle...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome @fayemata.bsky.social as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central! 🗣️ Known for her amazing roles in League of Legends (Lulu), Fire Emblem (Petra), and Granblue Fantasy (Metera). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/faye-mata-wi...
February 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome @fayemata.bsky.social as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central! 🗣️ Known for her amazing roles in League of Legends (Lulu), Fire Emblem (Petra), and Granblue Fantasy (Metera). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/faye-mata-wi...
🚨 Reminder! 🚨 Applications to perform on our community stage at Anime Central will close March 1st. Don’t miss your chance to share your talent with fellow fans. Submit your application now and be part of the ACen experience! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://www.acen.org/live-events/
Live Events - Anime Central
Anime Central features live events, programming from convention guests, industry partners and our passionate attendees.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
🚨 Reminder! 🚨 Applications to perform on our community stage at Anime Central will close March 1st. Don’t miss your chance to share your talent with fellow fans. Submit your application now and be part of the ACen experience! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://www.acen.org/live-events/
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome @damienhaas.bsky.social as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Fire Emblem: Three Hopes (Shez), Delicious in Dungeon (Laios), and Smosh. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/damien-haas-...
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome @damienhaas.bsky.social as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Fire Emblem: Three Hopes (Shez), Delicious in Dungeon (Laios), and Smosh. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/damien-haas-...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome David Sobolov as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in One Piece (Kaido), Date Everything (Washford), and League of Legends (Volibear). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/david-sobolo...
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome David Sobolov as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in One Piece (Kaido), Date Everything (Washford), and League of Legends (Volibear). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/david-sobolo...
Press registration for Anime Central is now open! Media professionals are invited to apply for credentials to cover all the excitement, guests, and events at ACen. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://ow.ly/LOVW50YcF38
Press - Anime Central
Anime Central welcomes all members of the media and press who are involved in the anime, manga, and/or entertainment industry.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Press registration for Anime Central is now open! Media professionals are invited to apply for credentials to cover all the excitement, guests, and events at ACen. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://ow.ly/LOVW50YcF38
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Griffin Burns as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Demon Slayer (Muichiro), Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure (Doppio), and Genshin Impact (Tartaglia). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/griffin-burn...
February 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Griffin Burns as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Demon Slayer (Muichiro), Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure (Doppio), and Genshin Impact (Tartaglia). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/griffin-burn...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Bill Butts as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in One Piece (Jack), Bleach (Mask De Masculine), and Honkai: Star Rail (Owlbert). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/bill-butts-w...
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Bill Butts as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in One Piece (Jack), Bleach (Mask De Masculine), and Honkai: Star Rail (Owlbert). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/bill-butts-w...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Chris Hackney as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Demon Slayer (Urogi), Hunter x Hunter (Illumi), and The Legend of Zelda TotK (Rauru). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/chris-hackne...
February 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Chris Hackney as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Demon Slayer (Urogi), Hunter x Hunter (Illumi), and The Legend of Zelda TotK (Rauru). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/chris-hackne...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Tony Oliver as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Lupin the 3rd (Lupin), Naruto (Minato Namikaze), and Hunter x Hunter (Beans). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/tony-oliver-...
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Tony Oliver as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Lupin the 3rd (Lupin), Naruto (Minato Namikaze), and Hunter x Hunter (Beans). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/tony-oliver-...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Richard Epcar as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (Joseph Joestar), Bleach: TYBW (Yhwach), and Kingdom Hearts (Ansem). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/richard-epca...
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Richard Epcar as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (Joseph Joestar), Bleach: TYBW (Yhwach), and Kingdom Hearts (Ansem). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/richard-epca...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Ellyn Stern as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for her as a Voice Director and acting in Bleach: TYBW (Older Masaki Kurosaki), Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Martha Vist Carbine). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/ellyn-stern-...
February 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Ellyn Stern as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for her as a Voice Director and acting in Bleach: TYBW (Older Masaki Kurosaki), Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Martha Vist Carbine). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/ellyn-stern-...
Attention Retailers! General registration for this year’s retailer hall is now open! Spaces are expected to fill fast. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://ow.ly/U0uX50Y8w30
Retailers - Anime Central
Retailers from around the globe travel to Anime Central to showcase merchandise in our Retailer Hall. Retailers are located inside the convention center.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Attention Retailers! General registration for this year’s retailer hall is now open! Spaces are expected to fill fast. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://ow.ly/U0uX50Y8w30
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Ricco Fajardo as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Wirbel), My Hero Academia (Mirio), and Blue Lock (Isagi). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/ricco-fajard...
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Ricco Fajardo as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Wirbel), My Hero Academia (Mirio), and Blue Lock (Isagi). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/ricco-fajard...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Corey Wilder as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Land), Gachiakuta (Zanka), and Wistoria: Wand and Sword (Will Serfort). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/corey-wilder...
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Corey Wilder as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Land), Gachiakuta (Zanka), and Wistoria: Wand and Sword (Will Serfort). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/corey-wilder...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Caitlin Glass as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for her work in Fullmetal Alchemist (Winry), Ouran Host Club (Haruhi Fujioka), and One Piece (Princess Vivi). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/caitlin-glas...
February 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Caitlin Glass as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for her work in Fullmetal Alchemist (Winry), Ouran Host Club (Haruhi Fujioka), and One Piece (Princess Vivi). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/caitlin-glas...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Takushi Koide as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work as a Director on Goodbye, Lala, Revue Starlight, and Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/global-anime...
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Takushi Koide as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work as a Director on Goodbye, Lala, Revue Starlight, and Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/global-anime...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Ayumi Moriyama as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for her work as a Director on Sun & Moon, Journeys, and Pokémon Horizons. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/global-anime...
January 30, 2026 at 5:31 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Ayumi Moriyama as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for her work as a Director on Sun & Moon, Journeys, and Pokémon Horizons. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/global-anime...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Yusuke Yamamoto as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work as a Director on Bocchi the Rock, and Oshi no Ko. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/global-anime...
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Yusuke Yamamoto as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work as a Director on Bocchi the Rock, and Oshi no Ko. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/global-anime...
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Keisuke Shinohara as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work as a Director on Dress-Up Darling, Blackfox, and A3! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/global-anime...
January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Keisuke Shinohara as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work as a Director on Dress-Up Darling, Blackfox, and A3! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/global-anime...
The Global Anime Challenge is back at Anime Central! An international initiative celebrating cross-cultural exchange and the creators shaping anime’s future. GAC 2.0 expands on its 2025 debut with bold new projects and voices. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://ow.ly/4h0I50Y5MIc
January 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Global Anime Challenge is back at Anime Central! An international initiative celebrating cross-cultural exchange and the creators shaping anime’s future. GAC 2.0 expands on its 2025 debut with bold new projects and voices. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://ow.ly/4h0I50Y5MIc
Last call! Live Events applications for Anime Central close February 1st. If you want to host a panel or event at ACen, now’s the time. Don’t wait! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://ow.ly/TlUj50Y5nQu
January 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Last call! Live Events applications for Anime Central close February 1st. If you want to host a panel or event at ACen, now’s the time. Don’t wait! #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 https://ow.ly/TlUj50Y5nQu
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Christina Kelly as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for her roles in Food Wars (Alice), 3D Kanojo Real Girl (Iroha), and One Piece (Ulti). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/christina-ke...
January 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Christina Kelly as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for her roles in Food Wars (Alice), 3D Kanojo Real Girl (Iroha), and One Piece (Ulti). #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/christina-ke...
We’re working behind the scenes on some exciting announcements for #ACen2026. Stay tuned you won’t want to miss what’s coming. #AnimeCentral
January 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We’re working behind the scenes on some exciting announcements for #ACen2026. Stay tuned you won’t want to miss what’s coming. #AnimeCentral
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Shawn Gann as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work as an ADR Director in How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, The Apothecary Diaries, and Kaiju No. 8. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/shawn-gann-w...
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Shawn Gann as a Guest of Honor at Anime Central!🗣️ Known for his work as an ADR Director in How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, The Apothecary Diaries, and Kaiju No. 8. #AnimeCentral #ACen2026 www.acen.org/shawn-gann-w...