ACen Aftershock!, as it’s known, offers a taste of anime and manga fandom with exhibitors, artists, anime showings, panel events, cosplay, contests, and a host of other exciting events normally found only at the yearly Anime Central show. This is the first time ever that ACen has offered programming to fans outside of their annual event. Attendees are encouraged to show up in anime costume.

The Midwest Animation Promotion Society will offer programming at both the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and DonaldE.StephensConvention Center.

Tickets are available now at www.wizardworld.com.

“I am thrilled to be working with our friends in the Anime community for the first time at our event. I couldn’t pass up this opportunity to bring even more excitement to all our fans in Chicago,” Chicago Comic-Con producer and Wizard publisher Gareb Shamus said.

“We’re excited to be working with Chicago Comic-Con on this venture,” said Rosa Halcomb, the chair for Anime Central 2009 and 2010. “This is an amazing opportunity for fans to get a taste of Chicago Comic-Con and Anime Central at the same time. It’s going to be so much fun!”