Anime Central

06/15/2026

Today is the last day to submit your scholarship applications! Every year, the Midwest Animation Promotion Society offers scholarship opportunities to high school seniors. Submission details can be found on our website.

Each year MAPS awards $9000 in four scholarships to students in our community who appreciate our mission to help them follow their passions!

06/06/2026

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, 2026.

https://www.acen.org/maps-scholarships/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=scholarships

Each year MAPS awards $9000 in four scholarships to students in our community who appreciate our mission to help them follow their passions!

05/19/2026

We want to hear from you! Help us make Anime Central even better by filling out our 2026 feedback form. Tell us what you loved and what you'd like to see next year! https://www.acen.org/anime-central-feedback/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=2026-feedback

Please take time out of your schedule – it doesn’t even have to be long – share with us what stood out about the event (good or bad). How it impacted you

05/18/2026

Thanks for joining us for another incredible year at Anime Central! We will return May 14-16, 2027. See you next year!

05/17/2026

Register for Anime Central 2027 today at convention registration's service desk booth! Full weekend memberships are available for $70/adult, $30/child and that includes badge mailing. Get your membership for next year before you head home!

05/16/2026

Saturday only badges are SOLD OUT! If you were planning to join us Saturday, don’t worry. Full Weekend Memberships are still available!

📅 Anime Central will be held May 15-17, 2026.
📍Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL.

05/16/2026

LET IT RIP! Beyblade X Tournament, Sat May 16 @ 7PM! 3v3, first to 5 pts, double elimination. $30 entry. Grand Prize: Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World! Think you have what it takes?

05/16/2026

Producer! Thanks for your hard work! THE IDOLM@STER Special Talk Panel ft. 765PRO ALLSTARS & CINDERELLA GIRLS will take place TODAY at 12:00pm. We are collecting YOUR questions that may be asked at the panel during the Q&A portion!

Please submit any questions you have for the IDOLM@STER or IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls here. Your question may be used during the IDOLM@STER Panel. The panel will take place Saturday, May 16th at 12:00pm in Live Events 2. Please note your questions and/or comments may be edited to fit within Anime C...

05/16/2026

Think you can escape? Escape Rooms are LIVE in the upstairs convention center ballrooms across from Live Events 12 & 13! Gather your crew, put your skills to the test, and see if you have what it takes. Can you make it out? https://builder.guidebook.com/g/ #/guides/acen2026/lists/1193643/items/18768799

05/14/2026

We’re happy to share some of the new ACen 2026 merchandise! 🛍️ Grab exclusive items including apparel, pins, shiny math rocks, concert merchandise and more, while supplies last!

📅 Anime Central will be held May 15-17, 2026.
📍Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL.

https://www.acen.org/merchandise/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=acen-merchandise

Anime Central works with manufacturers and other creators to bring exclusive merchandise to our attendees.