Next Club Meeting: November 29, 2025, at the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Animatrix Network is an anime & manga fan club located in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. We usually meet on the third Saturday of each month (except when holidays or conventions coincide). The meetings are free and open to the public. Join us for a day filled with anime.

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Monday, November 17, 2025

A Jedi in a City that Never Sleeps...

New York Comic Con 2025 (10/11/2025)
Amid the buzz of lightsabers, camera flashes, and fans in full costume, a lone Jedi walked among thousands attending the 2025 New York Comic Con. From stormtroopers and Mandalorian's to comic book legends and celebrity panels that drew crowds like gravity wells, the Force was strong across every aisle. The air shimmered with creativity—cosplayers striking poses, artists sketching dreams, and fans uniting over stories that spanned galaxies and generations. In that moment, Comic Con wasn’t just an event—it was a living, breathing saga, where every fan, like our Jedi, became part of the legend.

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Lots of interesting Anime arriving in 2026...

Top 10 Most Anticipated NEW Anime of 2026
2026 is shaping up to be an insane year for anime — from mind-bending thrillers and emotional romances to epic fantasy sagas and manhwa adaptations that could rival Solo Leveling. In this video, we’re counting down the Top 10 New Anime of 2026. Completely new titles, no sequels, no remakes, just pure fresh hype. From the brutal beauty of Sekiro: No Defeat and the magical charm of Witch Hat Atelier to the dark fantasy chaos of Sentenced to Be a Hero and the long-awaited adaptation of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint — these are the shows that could define the year.

Saturday, November 15, 2025

The Galaxy Awaits...

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Both the 2023 film and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo. The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and will be released worldwide by Universal Pictures. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is directed by returning filmmakers Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, from a screenplay by returning screenwriter Matthew Fogel, with Brian Tyler returning to compose the score.
Only in theaters April 2026

Friday, November 14, 2025

"You're in for a really weird night..."

GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE
A man claiming to be from the future takes the patrons of an iconic Los Angeles diner hostage in search of unlikely recruits in a quest to save the world. Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chandhry, Tom Taylor, Juno Temple.
February 13 - Only in Theaters

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

A Hero Rose From Amongst the Sheep...

* * * D A V I D * * *
In a kingdom torn by fear and corruption, a shepherd boy is called to stand against a giant and the darkness behind him. With nothing but faith, courage, and a sling, he defies an empire and awakens the heart of a nation. From the quiet hills of Bethlehem to the roar of the battlefield, his journey will shape kings, test hearts, and reveal that the greatest strength is found in trust, not power.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

"If they catch you, you'll never go home..."

A  R  C  O
A magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. As Arco develops a charming and touching friendship with a young girl named Iris, they band together and along with her trusted robot caretaker Mikki, set out on a quest to get Arco home, while the two children may also be the only ones who can save our planet. 

A wondrous odyssey filled with hope and optimism for our future, Arco is an enchanting fable from breakout filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu, produced by Remembers’ Bienvenu and Felix de Givry, and mountainA’s Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas. 

The voice cast includes Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Flea, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, and Andy Samberg. 

NEON will release the film on November 14, 2025 for an awards-qualifying theatrical run before opening wide in 2026.

Monday, November 10, 2025

The Final Godhunt in History Begins...

BULLETHUNTERS
Set 200 years after the events of the GODHUNTERS D&D Campaign, when divine techniques can be duplicated and mass-produced by the world’s largest corporations, and gods have been hunted to extinction, BULLETHUNTERS follows the story of those who dare to enter the Bullet Hole: the largest labyrinth in history. As corporations and individuals from across the globe race to claim the last god’s technique, the Bullethunt begins.

Sunday, November 9, 2025

An Adventure to Reunite a Magical Kingdom...

A TOOTH FAIRY TALE
Van is a teenage tooth fairy with a rebellious streak who wishes to explore life beyond the boundaries of his secluded civilisation and rigid traditions. When he encounters Rupee, the world’s cutest troll, and Gemma, a daring goblin girl with a knack for science, the three tiny creatures embark on an adventure to unite their separate kingdoms while avoiding malicious encroaching spiders.

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Take a look back at one of the Greatest Anime Ever!

Star Blazers (1979): 10 Wild Facts You Didn't Know!
Before Gundam… before Robotech… there was Star Blazers (1979) — the space epic that taught a generation that cartoons could tell real stories. 🚀✨ 

In this video, we reveal 10 wild facts about the show that changed anime history — from how it smuggled mature war themes into U.S. television, to the secrets behind the Argo (a.k.a. Space Battleship Yamato) and its unforgettable crew. 

Discover how Star Blazers broke every rule of Saturday-morning TV — continuity, death, honor, and cosmic redemption — all wrapped in a heroic mission to save humanity.

Friday, November 7, 2025

Why These Zombies Are Different...

What Is the ZQN Virus?
The ZQN virus from I Am a Hero is no ordinary pathogen. Unlike the classic zombies we've seen in movie like Resident Evil or The Walking Dead, ZQN-infected beings are grotesque, unpredictable, and terrifying—capable of mutating, adapting, and acting as a hive mind.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Now we’re all breathing Elon's Musk...

Elon's Musk
Made with Grok Imagine (4K)
Grok Imagine just snuck into the lead for AI anime.
Can't wait to see what the next version can come up with!