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Anime Magic!

When
August 21, 2026
August 23, 2026 · 3 days
Where
Illinois
Illinois
Attendance
~~5,000
Estimated per event
Country
United States
The Floor

What vendors should know.

Anime Magic! is an event focused on Japanese animation and culture, providing a space for attendees to connect and enjoy a variety of entertainment throughout the weekend.

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Crowd

Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.

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Venue

Anime Magic! is held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

At a Glance

What's happening.

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Cosplay

Cosplay is welcome but not required at Anime Magic!. The convention features a craftsmanship-based Cosplay Contest as one of its main events.

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Panels & Workshops

The convention includes a variety of programming such as panels, guest signings, concerts, and more, with events scheduled throughout the weekend.

Featured Guests

Who's showing up.

A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.

SI
Cosplayer

Sapphire Ink

M
Cosplayer

MangoeCos

LE
Cosplayer

Little Evie Cosplay

S
Cosplayer

Starbuxx

TM
Cosplayer

Thames Malerose

V
Cosplayer

VampyBitMe

SC
Cosplayer

Stella Chuu

AM
Cosplayer

Alicia Marie

KW
Cosplayer

Kiara’s Workshop

HD
Cosplayer

Harrison Designs & Concepts

HP
Cosplayer

Hoku Props

MS
Cosplayer

Major Shigo

P&
Cosplayer

Pros & Cons Cosplay

U
Cosplayer

Uzileks

YH
Cosplayer

Yaya Han

BB
Cosplayer

Buff Bunny Mika

CC
Cosplayer

Caffeine Craft

M
Cosplayer

MyuuMarie

A
Cosplayer

Alison-Senpai

HF
Cosplayer

HDC Fabrication

M
Cosplayer

Marmgie

P
Cosplayer

PockyThief

SP
Cosplayer

Shining Polaris

Programming

Mini events & panels.

A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.

For Vendors

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