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!
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
Reservation Link: www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-...
Group Code: G-ACEN
September 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
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...
Book here: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
September 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
aLoft is now accepting reservations for Anime Central 2026! On the ACen Shuttle Route.
Book here: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
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...
Group Code: ANI
Book here: www.ihg.com/redirect?pat...
September 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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...
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...
Reserve here: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
September 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Renaissance O’Hare is now accepting reservations for Anime Central 2026! On the ACen Shuttle Route.
Reserve here: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
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-...
Group Code: G-UJYV
Reserve here: www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-...
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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-...
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...
Group Code: 051426ANI
Book here: www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/ros...
September 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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...
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/...
Book here: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/...
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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/...
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...
Group Code: ACE
Reserve here: www.hilton.com/en/attend-my...
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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...
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
Group Code: ACCM
Reserve here: hil.tn/34m22n
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Spark by Hilton is now accepting reservations for Anime Central 2026! On the ACen Shuttle Route.
Group Code: ACCM
Reserve here: hil.tn/34m22n
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...
Reserve here: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Westin O’Hare is open for Anime Central 2026 bookings! On the ACen Shuttle Route.
Reserve here: www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
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...
Group Code: ACN
Book here: www.hilton.com/en/attend-my...
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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...
Group Code: ACN
Book here: www.hilton.com/en/attend-my...
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...
July 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
🎻 Strands of Harmony – a live concert with music from the game – hits Chicago on Feb 7, 2026.
🎟️ Tickets: deathstrandingconcert.com
#DeathStranding #StrandsOfHarmony #VideoGameConcert
June 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🖤 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
🎻 Strands of Harmony – a live concert with music from the game – hits Chicago on Feb 7, 2026.
🎟️ Tickets: deathstrandingconcert.com
#DeathStranding #StrandsOfHarmony #VideoGameConcert
This is the image that Kudo-san did for her live drawing during the GAC panel on ACEN Saturday. It's an image of Yuyu, the main character from Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress, dressed up as a girl.
May 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This is the image that Kudo-san did for her live drawing during the GAC panel on ACEN Saturday. It's an image of Yuyu, the main character from Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress, dressed up as a girl.
This is the image that Tanimoto-san did for his live drawing during the GAC panel on ACEN Saturday. He drew two girl characters from Sengoku Youko, in which he worked as a calligraphy designer. #戦国妖狐
May 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This is the image that Tanimoto-san did for his live drawing during the GAC panel on ACEN Saturday. He drew two girl characters from Sengoku Youko, in which he worked as a calligraphy designer. #戦国妖狐
This is the image that Saito-san did for his live drawing during the GAC panel on ACEN Saturday. The character is from Bocchi the Rock! named Kikuri, drawn upon a request from the audience.
May 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This is the image that Saito-san did for his live drawing during the GAC panel on ACEN Saturday. The character is from Bocchi the Rock! named Kikuri, drawn upon a request from the audience.
Saturday badges are SOLD OUT! If you were planning to join us Saturday, don’t worry — Full Weekend Memberships are still available! #AnimeCentral #ACen2025
May 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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, 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
May 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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
Get ready for high energy and epic moves at the ANX Dance Battles! The showdown kicks off at 2PM in Live Events 2 (Hyatt)—don’t miss the action as dancers battle it out for the crown! #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral
May 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Get ready for high energy and epic moves at the ANX Dance Battles! The showdown kicks off at 2PM in Live Events 2 (Hyatt)—don’t miss the action as dancers battle it out for the crown! #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral
Saturday-only badges for #ACen2025 are going fast—80% sold out! If you’re planning to attend just for the day, grab yours ASAP. Full weekend badges will be available after Saturdays sell out—don’t miss out on the fun! #AnimeCentral
May 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Saturday-only badges for #ACen2025 are going fast—80% sold out! If you’re planning to attend just for the day, grab yours ASAP. Full weekend badges will be available after Saturdays sell out—don’t miss out on the fun! #AnimeCentral
The Soap Bubble EDM Dance drops at 10 PM in Live Events 1 (Hyatt). Bass. Bubbles. Beats. Come dance with us! Remember, bags are not allowed into Soap Bubble #AnimeCental #ACen2025
May 17, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Soap Bubble EDM Dance drops at 10 PM in Live Events 1 (Hyatt). Bass. Bubbles. Beats. Come dance with us! Remember, bags are not allowed into Soap Bubble #AnimeCental #ACen2025
🍕 Hungry at #ACen2025? Swing by Slyce for their $10 special—get a hot slice of pizza plus chips and fuel up fast for more con fun! Limited time only, so grab it while it’s hot! #AnimeCentral
May 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🍕 Hungry at #ACen2025? Swing by Slyce for their $10 special—get a hot slice of pizza plus chips and fuel up fast for more con fun! Limited time only, so grab it while it’s hot! #AnimeCentral
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Scottaconda as a Performer at Anime Central's Soap Bubble!. Be sure to catch him at tonight's Soap Bubble EDM Dance! #AnimeCentral #ACen2025
May 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🗣️ We're thrilled to welcome Scottaconda as a Performer at Anime Central's Soap Bubble!. Be sure to catch him at tonight's Soap Bubble EDM Dance! #AnimeCentral #ACen2025
🚌 Getting to #ACen2025 just got easier! Our shuttle buses are running from select hotels to the convention all weekend long. Look for shuttle signs at participating hotels and ride in comfort to all the action! #AnimeCentral www.acen.org/transportati...
May 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚌 Getting to #ACen2025 just got easier! Our shuttle buses are running from select hotels to the convention all weekend long. Look for shuttle signs at participating hotels and ride in comfort to all the action! #AnimeCentral www.acen.org/transportati...
Introducing the Global Anime Challenge x Anime Central collab merch! Art designed by the Global Anime Challenge guests (Keiichiro Saito, Takafumi Nakame, Kaoru Tanimoto and Mana Kudo). Grab yours while supplies last! #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral
May 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Introducing the Global Anime Challenge x Anime Central collab merch! Art designed by the Global Anime Challenge guests (Keiichiro Saito, Takafumi Nakame, Kaoru Tanimoto and Mana Kudo). Grab yours while supplies last! #ACen2025 #AnimeCentral