August 14 - 16, 2026

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

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ANIME AFTER DARK

Level up your FAN EXPO Chicago experience with Anime After Dark, an after-hours anime extravaganza. Voice actors from your fave anime will be coming to the show exclusively for this event. Meet them for autographs, dance your heart out to K-pop beats, and show off your look at one of our cosplay events. The event is completely free with your Friday, Saturday, 3-Day, VIP, or Ultimate badge.

TWO NIGHTS, ENDLESS ANIME

ANIME AFTER DARK: OTAKU ALL NIGHT PARTY!
Friday, August 14 from 7-10 PM I Conference Center Lobby

Anime After Dark features voice actors appearing exclusively in the evening from fan-favorite anime and video games, including One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Witch Hat Atelier, RWBY, and more. Friday night will also feature a live DJ, cash bar, Cosplay Karaoke, and high-energy otaku dance party to keep the fun going after the convention floor closes.

ANIME AFTER DARK: ANIME CON AT NIGHT
Saturday, August 15 from 7-10 PM I Conference Center Lobby

Anime After Dark continues Saturday with voice actors appearing exclusively in the evening from popular titles including Tokyo Ghoul, Ainz Ooal Gown, Murder Drones, RWBY, and more. Saturday night transforms FAN EXPO into the ultimate anime convention experience with trivia, game shows, comedy, Cosplay DJs, and plenty of late-night otaku energy.

ANIME AFTER DARK GUESTS

ARRYN ZECH

AUSTIN TINDLE

CHRIS GUERRERO

CRICKET LEIGH

JACLYN THOMAS

JENNIE KWAN

LINDSAY JONES

OLIVIA HACK

SEAN LETOURNEAU

SHARA KIRBY

AFTER DARK: OTAKU MODE ACTIVATED

MEET YOUR FAVE VOICE ACTORS

Your late-night lineup just got legendary. Meet the Anime After Dark guests and get autographs from the voices behind your favorite characters—only appearing during this special event at FAN EXPO Chicago.

AFTER DARK DJ HITS

Get ready to groove to the best anime beats at our Anime After Dark dance session. Turn up the music, unleash your inner otaku, and dance the night away with your fellow anime fans.