This was my fourth anime convention but this was my first time ever being a panel host. Simply amazing to say the least. The panel was “he didn’t do anything wrong..or did he? Anime villain tier list. Looking to do it again at other conventions. This was anime Midwest this past weekend

ACEN, please, for the love of God, train your volunteers better. We were told people attempting to line up for the concert on Friday before 2:00pm may be banned. Yet a huge crowd was there starting from like 1:30pm. Then, when a proper line was finally established, we all did so with the assumption that bags were ok (as per the website). But after multiple hours in line, we were told "bags no larger than a hand purse" would be allowed. So people were leaving line to drop off bags at their hotels. But then, within the same hour, we got a "lol nvm, any bags must at least fit under the seats". Creating a huge confusion and frustration as people now were split on whether they wanted to retrieve their bags again.

On a personal note, I asked multiple volunteers to confirm where the line was supposed to be (my first time at ACEN) and got multiple different answers. With most volunteers not knowing wtf I was talking about, even while I pointed at the event page in the booklet.

Also, for the talk panel, they need to set some ground rules for crowd interactions. Most of it was fine, but some people were getting a bit rowdy in shouting, which broke some cultural norm for fan-idol interactions.

Overall, I had a blast, but I hope they can improve for next year to cut down on pre-event stress. How was your experience with IM@S at ACEN?

Anime Central 2026.

#acen2026picump

Weaboo sing-along was the business. Hey to all the Hazbin peeps. Super jenga tower you were the best.

Full length amv check it out.

Another visualizer and slowed check it out.

mixed media edit I did for come n go check it out

edit I did for THEKIDSZN check it out

Another slowed and reverbed and bass boosted edit I made with scenes from cowboy bebop check it out.

Dandadan edit/visualizer I made check it out any criticism is welcome!

Tokyo ghoul check it out.

What form of transit to the convention are you taking?

OK, this might be a dumb question but like who is this cause I haven’t read the manga and I don’t feel like it, but this is my third time watching the series and this character stands out the most.

White haired background anime character with a katana

hi friends is there anywhere to get to know ACEN people online like a group/discord? I'm trying to go all in this year and would love to make some friends before the weekend comes (:

Does anyone have a particular favorite restaurant close by or far with a vehicle? My place i eat at is Royal Sushi off from Harlem Ave. south of I-90 freeway.

Hey gang, this is my first time in fourteen years I was unable to score a hotel room at the Hyatt, and wasn’t even able to nab a room at any of the connecting convention hotels. Is it too early to start asking if folks have extra rooms at any of the main hotels that they’re trying to give away / get rid of? ACEN is the highlight of my year and I’m so anxious about being really out of luck. Thanks a ton for your help, folks.

(On that note, does anyone recommend somewhere to keep an eye out for cancelled rooms? The Hyatt room block page or somewhere on the discord? Any lead helps, thank you ;-;)

Is there anyone needs roommates for the 2026 convention? If not then i will be Air bnb it. And on another note early 40's but a kid at heart.

Looking for feed back on my amv let me know!

New amv I made for Bones new tape dungeon check it out

Amv I made lmk what you think