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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)