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SUMMER SUMMER @ MANGA MANGA - 2025 Events

ALL EVENTS FREE! ALL EVENTS ON MANGA MANGA’S BACK PATIO (5908 HAMILTON AVE). NO SIGN UP REQUIRED - JUST SHOW UP! IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER CHECK INSTAGRAM FOR UPDATES. 

Friday, June 13th - Hello Summer Ani-Manga Happy Hour with Chloë (6-8PM)

Join our wonderful employee Chloë for a super chill fun hang at our Hello Summer Ani-Manga Happy Hour! 6-8PM on our back patio! Grab a drink at the bar next door, we will have some treats, meet new folks, kick off your summer at Manga Manga! Just show up! Come for a bit or stay the whole time! The shop will be open late that night, too!

Friday, June 20th - Art Jam! with Janine (6-8PM)

Calling all anime-, manga-, and cartoon-style artists! Join us for Art Jam to meet fellow artists, socialize, network, and collaborate! Be sure to bring your sketchbook or iPad to share tips & tricks. There will be materials provided to use, and remember to keep it family friendly! Remember to bring any art to hang on Manga Manga’s new community art board! 

Friday, June 27th - Mini Book Club - Paradise Kiss with Sarah G (6-8PM)

Join us for our very first Mini Book Club featuring Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa, who is known for her masterpiece manga Nana. Paradise Kiss is about a high school girl in the world of fashion. Join book club facilitator Sarah G to discuss the 20th Anniversary omnibus edition of the series! A fun throw-back summer read!

Saturday, July 12th - Dr. Nona’s Anime Meet-Up: Upper Elementary (1PM - 3PM) 

A casual hang out for Anime fans ages 9-11! We will discuss our favorite anime and manga series, share our favorite Pokemon, try some Japanese snacks, and make a button and/or keychain to take home! Parents are requested to stay for the duration of the meet-up. Facilitated by the wonderful Dr. Nona Landis! This event is a part of Read Around the Block. 

Friday, July 18th - Mini Book Club - Lupin The Third: Greatest Heists with Jay (6-8PM)

With over 50 years of history under his belt, it’s no wonder Lupin The Third is an icon in the anime community! Join us as we discuss him and the gang’s wildest adventures in Lupin The Third: Greatest Heists. This collection of stories by Kazuhiro Kato- better known as Monkey Punch- revisits some of Lupin and friends most daring adventures over his half-century of manga stardom. There’ll be plenty of laughs and fun trivia tidbits at this mini book club, so be there- missing it would be a crime! Please keep in mind, this book club is for adults 18+. This event is a part of Read Around the Block. 

Saturday, July 19th - Dr. Nona’s Anime Meet-Up: Middle School! (1PM - 3PM)

Make new friends and talk about all things Japan! At this hang out for tween and preteen Anime fans, we’ll create some fanart of our favorite characters, test our knowledge with a guessing game, and learn a little about Japanese pop culture. Ideal for ages 12-14. Parents requested to stay for the duration of the meet-up. Facilitated by the amazing Dr. Nona Landis! This event is a part of Read Around the Block. 

Friday, July 25th - Mini Book Club - Look Back with Nick (6-8PM)

Join book club facilitator Nick L to discuss Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto (known for Chainsaw Man and Goodbye, Eri). This one-shot is about two young artists and their friendship, rivalry, and shared love for drawing! Look Back is a modern classic and, great summer read for any Fujimoto fans! This event is a part of Read Around the Block. 

Saturday, July 26th - Dr. Nona’s Anime Meet Up: Teen Time (1PM - 3PM)

Are you a high schooler looking for a break from summer boredom? Come on down to Manga Manga and meet fellow anime and manga fans! We will play some trivia, debate the strongest and best characters, and make a mini manga to take home! All teens ages 14 and up are welcome. Parents are encouraged but not required to stay for the duration of the event. Facilitated by the incredible Dr. Nona Landis! This event is a part of Read Around the Block. 

Friday, August 1st - Mini Book Club - Camp Video Games (6-8PM)

Join the hosts from Camp Video Games, a podcast that analyzes video games and their multimedia adaptations, including manga/anime of popular gaming series to discuss a TBD series! Check back soon for updates!

Friday, August 8th - Wind Breaker Meet Up with Brittany (6-8PM)

Are you a Wind Breaker fan? Join meet-up host Brittany and other folks from the Manga Manga community to connect through your love of this series. Wind Breaker is all about tough kids, big fights, and even bigger hearts. It's a really amazing story that emphasizes community building and emotional intelligence development all while having cool hand to hand combat scenes! 

Friday, August 15th - Goodbye Summer Ani-Manga Happy Hour (6-8PM)

Say goodbye to summer with our lovely employee Chloë at our Goodbye Summer Ani-Manga Happy Hour! 6-8PM on our back patio! Grab a drink at the bar next door, we will have some treats, meet new folks, reminisce about all the fun summer events at Manga Manga! Just show up! Come for a bit or stay the whole time! The shop will be open late that night, too!

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CASUAL FRIDAYS - Manga Mangas 2024 Summer Meet-Ups

All Meet-Ups: 6PM - 8PM on Manga Manga’s Back Patio (5908 Hamilton Ave. - in College Hill)

Rain or Shine!

SCHEDULE (DESCRIPTIONS BELOW)

6/28/24: Middle School Manga Meet-Up (Hosted by Dr. Nona Landis) @dr._nona_

7/5/24: Animanga Hangout (Hosted by  @KDotDaGawd / @VibeDealingDavid)

7/12/24: High School Manga Meet-Up (Hosted by Dr. Nona Landis) @dr._nona_

7/19/24: Let’s Talk About Traveling In Japan (Hosted by Eri Sensei from Sakura Juku – Japanese Language School)  @ Sakura19.nihongo

7/26/24: East + West: Manga and Comics Meet-Up (Hosted by Mike Jorgensen + Alex Ham -Storied Arcs Podcast) @StoriedArcs

8/2/24: JRPGs Meet-Up (Hosted by Asa Featherstone, IV + Griffin Richardson) @asathefourth

8/9/24: Cincy Anime Film Fest Wrap-Up Celebration (Hosted with Cindependent Film Festival)

8/16/24: Yaoi, BL, and Danmei - Fujoshi and Fudanshi Meet-Up (Hosted by Heidi Black) @electricabyss

8/23/24: Trivia (Hosted by Asianati) @asianati_official

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Friday, June 28th, 2024

Middle School Manga Meet-Up - Hosted by Dr. Nona Landis

Come meet fellow anime and manga fans, and talk about your favorite series! You'll also have the opportunity to make a small trinket to take home with you. Tweens 11-14 invited! (With guardian accompaniment please!)

Dr. Nona Landis is an Academic Advisor in the College Credit Plus program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. She also hosts an "After School Anime Club" in Cincinnati Public Schools. @dr._nona_

6PM - 8PM  : Back Patio - Manga Manga  (5908 Hamilton Ave.)

Rain or Shine!

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Friday, July 5th, 2024

Animanga Hangout - Hosted by KDotDaGawd + VibeDealingDavid

@KDotDaGawd / @VibeDealingDavid

Join hosts KDotDaGawd and VibeDealingDavid for a night of anime and manga fun. The event will include an interactive tier list, anime trivia, prizes, and personalized recommendations based on your favorite anime and manga. Come out and let's have a great time!

6PM - 8PM : Back Patio - Manga Manga  (5908 Hamilton Ave.)

Rain or Shine!

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Friday, July 12th, 2024

High School Manga Meet-Up - Hosted by Dr. Nona Landis

Come hang out with other anime-loving teens! We'll have conversations about our favorite series and characters, and play a little get-to-know-you game. You'll also be able to make a small trinket to take home.

Dr. Nona Landis is an Academic Advisor in the College Credit Plus program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. She also hosts an "After School Anime Club" in Cincinnati Public Schools. @dr._nona_

6PM - 8PM : Back Patio - Manga Manga  (5908 Hamilton Ave.)

Rain or Shine!

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Friday, July 19th, 2024

Let’s Talk About Traveling In Japan

Hosted by Eri Sensei from Sakura Juku – Japanese Language School
@ Sakura19.nihongo

Join Eri Sensei from Sakura Juku – Japanese Language School for a casual meet up to share tips and exchange information about traveling in Japan. Whether you have traveled to Japan in the past or have never been to Japan before, stop by and share your travel experience and/or gather some tips for your next trip!

6PM - 8PM : Back Patio - Manga Manga  (5908 Hamilton Ave.)

Rain or Shine!

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Friday, July 26th, 2024

East + West: Manga and Comics Meet-Up

Hosted by Mike Jorgensen + Alex Ham (Storied Arcs Podcast) @StoriedArcs

Join Mike and Alex, hosts of the Storied Arcs podcast for a celebration and discussion of manga and western comics. The meet-up will include trivia about the overlap of the two worlds with prizes! Be sure to bring your crossover recommendation in the format of, "if you enjoyed X (manga) then you might like Y (American comic)" or vice versa! 

6PM - 8PM : Back Patio - Manga Manga  (5908 Hamilton Ave.)

Rain or Shine!

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Friday, August 2nd, 2024

JRPGs Meet-Up

Hosted by Asa Featherstone, IV + Griffin Richardson - @asathefourth

Please join Asa and Griffin in a low-key celebration of Japanese role playing games (JRPGs)! From all-time legends like Chrono Trigger, The Legend of Zelda, and Final Fantasy VI to new favorites like Elden Ring, JRPGs are a unique story-telling medium sourced from video games. Let’s chat about our mutual appreciation for their foundational stories, many of which spawned their own manga and light novel spin-offs!

6PM - 8PM : Back Patio - Manga Manga  (5908 Hamilton Ave.)

Rain or Shine!

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Friday, August 9th, 2024

Cincy Anime Film Fest Wrap-Up Celebration

Hosted with Cindependent Film Festival @cindependentfilmfestival

Join fellow film lovers as we chat about the movies we watched at the first annual Cincinnati Anime Film Festival! We will be joined by our friends from Cindependent Film Festival, Cincinnati’s home for independent filmmakers. Let’s chat about movies, anime, and the directors that we love!

6PM - 8PM : Back Patio - Manga Manga  (5908 Hamilton Ave.)

Rain or Shine!

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Friday, August 16th, 2024

Yaoi, BL, and Danmei - Fujoshi and Fudanshi Meet-Up

Hosted by Heidi Black @electricabyss

Guys, gals, and nonbinary pals are all welcome to talk about their favorite boy's love manga and novels. This is an all-ages meetup, so please keep it PG-13!

Heidi Black is a local comic artist and illustrator who learned to draw from the Manga craze of the early 2000's. They were too dumb to stop and now have a master's degree in comics and over a dozen published works, including the comic series "Sons of Fire," and "Agents of SLAM."

6PM - 8PM : Back Patio - Manga Manga  (5908 Hamilton Ave.)

Rain or Shine!

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Friday, August 23rd, 2024

Trivia Hosted by Asianati

An interactive game that anime and manga fans of any age and knowledge can play to guess what the Japanese name of a few animes’ are. In the second interactive game for everyone they can guess which opening song belongs to which anime. It is a quick but competitive game that anyone can join!

Our team at Asianati is committed to building a more inclusive Cincinnati where Asian American voices are heard and celebrated. @asianati_official

6PM - 8PM : Back Patio - Manga Manga  (5908 Hamilton Ave.)

Rain or Shine!

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR HOSTS FOR VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME AND ENERGY TO BUILD THE MANGA AND ANIME COMMUNITY IN CINCINNATI! WE APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH!

Announcing Manga Manga Summer 2023 Meet-Ups! Join us every THURSDAY (from 6PM-8PM) on the patio behind our shop for free social gatherings to meet other folks in the manga/anime community. Whether you are an avid collector, or new to manga, everyone is welcome! No RSVP required, just show up and look for the Manga Manga banner.

These are very chill, unstructured get-togethers… stop by anytime!

The shop will be open until 8pm for shopping, too!

(The meet-ups are outdoor events, so in case of inclement weather, they will be rescheduled.)

LOCATION: 5908 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

ART BY: Bryce “The Sandman” Wong
(@bbbrycewong)

SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE (UPDATED)

July 6th: BIG THREE MEET-UP (One Piece vs Naruto vs Bleach)
(Hosted by Jiggy Boog @jiggy.boog)

Join our friend Jiggy Boog to chat about the “Big Three” (One Piece, Naruto, Bleach). Meet other shonen fans and come on down to represent your favorite series!

July 20th: TEEN MEET-UP (For ages 13-18)
(Hosted by Nona Landis)

Are you in an anime club at school? Reading manga this summer and want to meet others to discuss your favorites? Come on down to meet like-minded folks who are also into manga and anime!

Please note, parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay close by for the event. Although we have a reliable and welcoming host, this is an “unsupervised” event.

August 3rd: COSPLAY Meet-up/Contest with FREE Photo Ops
(Hosted by Kalah Beatty w/photography by Casey Miller @strangelycasey)

Get that cosplay costume out of the closet, and come on down for this meet-up hosted by our lovely employee Kalah. Amazing photographer Casey Miller will be on hand for free photo ops! Plus, this will be a contest… more details coming soon :) Since we are meeting in a public outdoor space, family friendly costumes are encouraged.

August 10th: Queer Manga /Lit Meet-Up
(Hosted by Lil’s @lilskitchn with Roebling Books @roeblingbooks )

“Hope to meet a lot of you on July 13th! If you are interested in making comics and about being a cartoonist/ mangaka, come with your questions! I used to live in Japan and now own my own comic publishing company and make comics for a living!” - Kat Klockow

ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!

TUESDAY August 29th: Japanese Conversation Night
(Hosted by Eri Sensei of Sakura Juku Japanese Language School @sakura19.nihongo )

New Date!

August 31st: Anime/Manga Tattoo/Artist Meet-Up
(Hosted by Bobby Bronson @bgbronson)

Tattoo artists are welcome to bring cards/info to generate new biz. People with manga/anime tattoos, come on down and show off. Need a tattoo? The meet-up will be a great place to meet local artists! (RESCHEDULED RAIN DATE)

PRESENTED BY MANGA MANGA
(@manga_cincinnati / mangacincinnati.com)