# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Melanated and Animated – Blacks and Asians in Anime and Manga
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: AnimeChicago’s panel discussion on exploring the ways in which Black and Japanese cultures have influenced each other.About this Event6:30 Doors / 6:45 Talk, Panel, Q&A / 8:15pm SocialJoin us at Restoried Bookshop for Melanated and Animated — a panel discussion on exploring the ways in which Black and Japanese cultures have influenced each other.This Spotlight focuses on Black and Asian cultural dialogue through manga, anime, and fiction. This event brings together a diverse group of local guests for a lecture, panel discussion, and Q&A. We’ll tackle the characters, collaborations, cross-cultural connections that underpin the stories and communities we love.LOGISTICS• Accessible via Kedzie Brown Line & #93. Metered parking available.• Open to the public. Arrive promptly to secure a seat and settle in.• Please support our host with a purchase. No outside food or beverages.• Mask to your comfort. Cancel and message if symptomatic.• We expel No-Shows and last-minute Dropouts.Agenda?: 06:30 AMDoors?: 06:45 PMTalk, Panel, Q&A?: 08:15 AMSocial Closeout
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/melanated-and-animated-blacks-and-asians-in-anime-and-manga/100001981943167366
- **Event Categories**: business, anime
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Restoried Bookshop
- **lat**: 41.9651535
- **long**: -87.7081656
- **full address**: Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Melanated and Animated – Blacks and Asians in Anime and Manga being held?
  - **A:** Melanated and Animated – Blacks and Asians in Anime and Manga takes place on Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Melanated and Animated – Blacks and Asians in Anime and Manga?
  - **A:** Melanated and Animated – Blacks and Asians in Anime and Manga is organized by AnimeChicago.

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