Chicago Aikikai is returning to the Anime Magic anime and Japanese pop culture convention, running August 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and Donald E Stephens Convention Center.
Members of Chicago Aikikai will lead a panel presentation, “Aikido, Martial Arts and Anime” in the LAX Panel Room at 8:30 pm on Friday, August 21. Aikido will be used as a starting point for discussing the history of Japanese martial arts portrayals in anime and related media.
Members will then perform live demos on the Spotlight Stage in the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency O’Hare at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 22 and 1:30 pm on Sunday, August 23.
For registration and details, please visit the Anime Magic homepage at https://www.animemagic.org/.