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Next episode · Sat Nov 14 · 5–9 PM · Free

anime and food. x Soul Ramen Chicago

A free anime night inside Soul Ramen Chicago. Order a bowl, watch an anime screening, stay for games. All ages. Cosplay welcome.

StartsSat, Nov 14 · 5–9 PM

See how the night runs
Nov 14
Sat
5–9PM
Chicago time
A guest in a black costume with an orange headband strikes an action pose in front of the SOUL RAMEN wall.
A guest in a pink patterned kimono jacket and pink head wrap holds their arms out in the dining room.
A group of guests in anime costumes strike action poses under the SOUL RAMEN sign.

The night

A black bowl of ramen topped with corn, a soft egg and green onion.5:00 PM

Arrival and ramen

Come in, find a seat and order a bowl. Soul Ramen Chicago renames three bowls for the night.

A guest in glasses and headphones sits on a stool and talks with other guests in the dining room.6:00 PM

Anime screening and watch-party

We watch Delicious in Dungeon together. Bring friends or make new ones.

Guests in anime costumes sit together by the window and play handheld games.8:00 PM

Gaming corner and mingling

Tabletop, card and casual video games, and time to talk about what you just watched.

Episode guide

A guest in a pink patterned kimono jacket and pink head wrap holds their arms out in the dining room.

anime and food x Soul Ramen Chicago — Season 2

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Soul Ramen

Next upFreeSeason 2
A group of guests in anime costumes strike action poses under the SOUL RAMEN sign.

anime and food x Soul Ramen Chicago — Season 1

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Soul Ramen

PastFreeSeason 1

From the nights

A guest in a black Akatsuki-style cloak with red clouds raises a finger to their lips.
A group of guests in anime costumes pose together under the SOUL RAMEN sign.
A guest in a black costume with an orange headband swings a prop sword over a black table.
Three guests smile together in front of the SOUL RAMEN wall. One wears a kimono and reflective glasses.
A ladle pours dark broth into a bowl of noodles.
A guest in a black costume with an orange headband poses by the window with a paper prop.
Two guests in anime costumes pose on a white couch in front of the SOUL RAMEN wall.
A tray of black bowls filled with ramen, noodles and green garnish.
A guest in a pink patterned kimono jacket and pink head wrap stands in front of a colorful painting.

Anime events in Chicago, one pairing at a time

Anime nights in Chicago are often conventions or niche meetups, and the next one can be hard to find. It can also feel like anime is only for one type of person. We think there is something in anime for everyone, not only the stereotype.

The anime and ___ series pairs anime with a new part of culture each time: food, art, music, games, fashion. Each night happens inside a Chicago business that stays open to its regular guests. We share the room. So far every night is hosted by Soul Ramen Chicago in Bronzeville, and 50 guests RSVPed on Eventbrite for Season 1.

Will you join us?

anime and food x Soul Ramen Chicago — Season 2 · Saturday, November 14, 2026

A free anime night inside Soul Ramen Chicago. Order a bowl, watch an anime screening, stay for games. All ages. Cosplay welcome.

anime and

A series of anime events in Chicago. Each night pairs anime with a new part of culture. Will you join us?

Info

Events are hosted inside local businesses that stay open to their regular guests.

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