Waku Waku: Anime Rave [Chicago]
About This Event
Orlove by Night
Presents:
WAKU WAKU:
AN ANIME RAVE NIGHT
'Waku Waku - An Anime Rave" returns to Chicago for another epic night of anime-inspired dance music, cosplay, and everything in between!
DJ's FUJIFIRE + HEROIC.VERS
(mixing anime remixes, kawaii bass, future funk, nightcore, synthwave, chiptune, EDM & more - expect plenty of unexpected tracks and anime-themed classics throughout the night)
COSPLAY HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!!! (not mandatory)
Come dressed as your favorite character, put together your best anime-inspired fit, or come as you are and ready to party!
For fans of Hatsune Miku, Pegboard Nerds, TeddyLoid, Bemax, Moe Shop, Caramella Girls, Kensuke Ushio, S3RL, Needy Girl Overdose, Geoxor, Ghost Data, Steradlye, all things Anime, Cosplay and more.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Subterranean, Chicago
Doors: 9pm // 21+
For more information, email orlove@weareorlove.com.
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