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Anime Midwest

Name: Anime Midwest
Start: 2026-07-03
End: 2026-07-05
Location: Illinois

Jul 3 → Jul 5, 2026·Illinois

When

July 3, 2026

→ July 5, 2026 · 3 days

Where

Illinois

Attendance

~~5,000

Estimated per event

Country

United States

Official site ↗

The Floor

What vendors should know.

Anime Midwest is an anime convention that features a variety of events including panels, gaming, and cosplay activities. It is organized by AnimeCon.org and takes place annually in Rosemont, Illinois.

No. 01

Timing

July 3, 2026 — 3-day run. Vendors are required to load in on Thursday by 3pm for setup. Arrangements may be made with department heads for late arrivals.

No. 02

Crowd

Saturday is typically the peak day of attendance and activity.

No. 03

Venue

The convention is held at the Hyatt and DoubleTree hotels in Rosemont, Illinois, with various event spaces utilized throughout the venues.

At a Glance

What's happening.

No. 01

Gaming

Anime Midwest features a variety of gaming areas, including tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons and video game tournaments. Some gaming areas are open 24 hours during the convention.

Featured Guests

Who's showing up.

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

US},{

Voice Actor

Bryan Massey

My Hero Academia · Dragon Ball Z Kai · Fairy Tail · One Piece · Overlord · Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Voice Actor

Tyler Walker

Baccano! · Fairy Tail · Toriko · Dr. Stone · Fire Force · One Piece

Voice Actor

Robert L. Mungle

Ghost Stories · One Piece · Excel Saga · Akame ga Kill! · Gantz

Director

Shinichi Watanabe

Excel Saga · Nerima Daikon Brothers · Puni Puni Poemy · The Wallflower

Voice Actor

Greg Ayres

Saiyuki · Haikyu · Danganronpa · My Hero Academia · Free

Voice Actor

Andy Field

Five Nights at Freddy’s · Dragonheir: Silent Gods · Marvel Avengers Academy

Voice Actor

Tom Fahn

Digimon: Digital Monsters · Edens Zero · Cells at Work! · God of War

Voice Actor

Dorothy Fahn

Fire Emblem: Three Houses · Danganronpa V3 · Demon Slayer · Naruto

Performers

Samurai Dan and Jillian

Martial Arts Instructors · The Way of The Samurai

Voice Actor

Oscar Seung

Yuri on Ice! · Attack on Titan · One Piece · Free!

Voice Actor

Barry Yandell

Black Butler · Fire Force · One Piece · Soul Eater

Voice Actor

Jay Hickman

Baki The Grappler · One Piece · Akame ga KILL! · Food Wars!

Voice Actor

Leraldo Anzaldua

Haikyu! · Food Wars! · High School of the Dead · One Piece

Voice Actor

Jacob Eiseman

Heaven Official’s Blessing · Haikyū!! · One Piece · Genshin Impact

Voice Actor

Mike Pollock

Sonic the Hedgehog · Dragon Ball Z · Pokémon · Kirby

Voice Actor

Phil Parsons

Dragon Ball Z · Attack on Titan · Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood · My Hero Academia

Voice Actor

Alex Mai

Rent-A-Girlfriend · Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun · My Hero Academia

Voice Actor

Ethan Gallardo

The Daily Life of the Immortal King · My Hero Academia · Borderlands 3

Voice Actor

Chris Cason

Dragon Ball Z · Fullmetal Alchemist · One Punch Man · Attack on Titan

Voice Actor

Ian Russell

Payday 2/3 · Warhammer 40k · Game of Thrones · Elder Scrolls

Voice Actor

Gareth West

Haikyu! · Food Wars! · Saint Seiya · My Girlfriend Is Shobitch

Voice Actor

Henry Schrader

BLUELOCK · Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer · One Piece

Singer

Kohei

R&B and Soul Performer · Apollo Theater Performer

Rapper

YTCracker

Nerdcore Hip Hop · Internet Entrepreneur

Programming

Mini events & panels.

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

Friday 2pm-12am, Saturday 10am-12am, Sunday 10am-5pm
Event
Gunpla Build Hangout
Hyatt Lower Level
Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 3pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-3pm
Event
Congoer Karaoke
DoubleTree
Friday 10am-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Event
Escape Room: Cabin of the Cackling Man
Solve the mystery behind a cursed video game and an occult ritual before the Cackling Man arrives.
Hyatt Lower Level
Friday 10am-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Event
Escape Room: Isekai Fantasy: Crypt of the Warlock Fiend
Players are isekai’d from the con to a fantasy world and must use their skills to complete quests.
Hyatt Lower Level
Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
Signing
Autograph Signings
Guests usually have one 1-hour autograph scheduled each day.
Exhibit Hall
Friday 2pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Event
VR Experience
Gaming Room
Friday 12pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-3pm
Event
Cosplay Hospital
Outside Medium Stage
Friday 3pm-2am, Saturday 9am-2am
Event
Adults 18+ Lounge
Barajas
Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 5pm-10pm
Event
CHOYA Umeshu Plum Wine Tasting Experience
Enjoy free samples of premium Japanese plum wine. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
Hartsfield Room
Friday 10pm-12am
Event
Nerdlesque Bunny Bar
Midway/Logan
TBA
Contest
Grand Cosplay Competition
Show off your costumes and see talented competitors. Experienced judges will evaluate the entries.
TBA
Event
Formal Fantasy Cosplay Ball
Admission is free for convention attendees with a badge. Professional dance lessons will be provided.
TBA
Event
AnimeCon.org's Fabulous Date Auction
Win a date to the formal ball. Proceeds go towards improving the con and charity.
TBA
Event
Karaoke Krypt
Sing your favorite anime themes and J-Pop hits in a lively atmosphere.
TBA
Event
Mainstage Productions
Includes performances, competitions, and engaging game shows.
TBA
Event
Tabletop Gaming Room
Enjoy board games, casual gaming sessions, and new game demos.
TBA
Event
Miniatures Room
Participate in gaming sessions or showcase your painted models.
TBA
Event
3D Printing Room
Learn about 3D printing and see printers in action.
TBA
Event
Sugoi Tattoos Booth
Get professional tattoos with anime-inspired designs on-site.
TBA
Event
Pachinko Area
Experience retro Japanese pachinko machines.
TBA
Concert
Concerts
Enjoy musical events featuring anime cover songs and local entertainers.
TBA
Panel
Panels
A variety of panels on favorite shows and topics created by attendees.
TBA
Event
Cosplay Photoshoots
Scheduled meetup/photoshoot times for different fandoms to gather in costume.
TBA
Event
Game Demos & More
Includes newly released games and play tests.
TBA
Event
Video Games
Compete in tournaments centered around the latest console games.
TBA
Contest
Grand Cosplay Contest
The best opportunity to show off your costumes with experienced judges.
TBA
Market
Exhibit Hall
A wonderland of anime treasures with a variety of vendors.
TBA
Event
ConSweet
Enjoy free snacks and drinks available exclusively for attendees with a badge.
TBA
Meetup
Meetups
Meet people who share your interests in various fandoms.
TBA
Signing
Autographs
Meet guests and get autographs, with some being free.
TBA
Event
Stage Shows
Includes burlesque performances, game shows, and musical events.
TBA
Event
Arcade Gaming
Enjoy a variety of arcade games from around the world.
TBA
Event
Tabletop Card Games
Play tabletop card games throughout the weekend.
Hyatt Lower Level

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What vendors should know.

Timing

Crowd

Venue

What's happening.

Gaming

Who's showing up.

Bryan Massey

Tyler Walker

Robert L. Mungle

Shinichi Watanabe

Greg Ayres

Andy Field

Tom Fahn

Dorothy Fahn

Samurai Dan and Jillian

Oscar Seung

Barry Yandell

Jay Hickman

Leraldo Anzaldua

Jacob Eiseman

Mike Pollock

Phil Parsons

Alex Mai

Ethan Gallardo

Chris Cason

Ian Russell

Gareth West

Henry Schrader

Kohei

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