Anime Viewing Schedule for June 22, 2024...

 A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K
Saturday, June 22, 2024

Fountaindale Public Library

VIEWING SCHEDULE

          11:15 - 12:05   The Apothecary Diaries 15-16

          12:05 - 12:55   Metallic Rouge 9-10

          12:55 - 1:25     Club Meeting

          1:25 - 2:15       Solo Leveling 11-12 (End)

          2:15 - 3:05       Frieren 7-8

          3:05 - 4:40       My Oni Girl

 

"WE... are going to the Animatrix Anime Club this weekend!"

 

Fountaindale Public Library
300 W. Briarcliff Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 

Peggy J. Danhof Board Room

(Second Floor)

 

From 11:15 AM to 5:00 PM

All anime presented are fan-subtitled unless otherwise noted.

Don't miss these exciting anime series: Solo Leveling and Frieren

* ANIME DESCRIPTIONS ARE BELOW *

11:15 - 12:05   The Apothecary Diaries 15-16

The Apothecary Diaries

Plot Summary: The series is set in a fictional country modelled after Ming-era China. Maomao, a young girl who works as an apothecary in the red-light district, is kidnapped and sold to the Imperial Palace as a servant. However, she still retains her curious and eccentric personality and plans to work there until her years of servitude are over, without drawing the attention of anyone. One day, after hearing the rumors that the emperor's children are critically ill, she begins to investigate the cause, using her experience as a pharmacist, and successfully solves the mystery of their illness. Even though she intends to remain anonymous, her actions eventually catch the attention of an influential eunuch, and soon finds herself solving various mysteries in the royal court.

 

 

12:05 - 12:55   Metallic Rouge 9-10

M E T A L L I C   R O U G E

Plot Summary: In a world where humans coexist with androids called Neans, a group known as the Immortal Nine rises up against society. Tasked with disposing of the revolters, a Nean named Rouge Redstar (aka Metal Rouge) and investigator Naomi Orthmann head to Mars to track them down… but first, Rouge wants some chocolate.

 

 

12:55 - 1:25     Club Announcements

Inside Out 2

Anime Expo

Dismal Disney

Star Wars

Dr. Who

The Acolyte

Video Games

1:25 - 2:15   Solo Leveling 11-12 (End)

SOLO LEVELING 

Plot Summary:  In a world where hunters — human warriors who possess supernatural abilities — must battle deadly monsters to protect mankind from certain annihilation, a notoriously weak hunter named Sung Jinwoo finds himself in a seemingly endless struggle for survival. One day, after narrowly surviving an overwhelmingly powerful double dungeon that nearly wipes out his entire party, a mysterious program called the System chooses him as its sole player and in turn, gives him the extremely rare ability to level up in strength and turn anyone he kills into a loyal minion called a shadow. Jinwoo then sets out on a journey as he fights against all kinds of enemies, both man and monster, to discover the secrets of the dungeons and the true source of his powers.

2:15 - 3:05   Frieren 7-8

F R I E R E N

Plot Summary: The story follows elven mage Frieren, a former member of the party of adventurers who defeated the Demon King and restored harmony to the world after a ten-year quest. In the past, the heroic group included Frieren, human hero Himmel, dwarven warrior Eisen and human priest Heiter. Before they part, they observe the Era Meteors together, a meteor shower that occurs once in fifty years. Frieren agrees to see them again and offers them a better view the next time the celestial event occurs. Frieren then departs and travels the world in pursuit of magical knowledge. Frieren returns to the capital fifty years later; however, humanity has changed, and her former companions have distinctly aged. After one last adventure to see the meteor shower, Himmel dies of old age. During the funeral, Frieren expressed guilt for not attempting to learn more about him. Frieren then pays a visit to her other former comrades. She accepts an offer to teach and care for Fern, an orphaned child adopted by Heiter. She also receives an invitation to travel far north, to the resting place of souls, and see Himmel again to bid the hero a fitting farewell and express her feelings. To fulfill those requests, Frieren embarks on a journey together with Fern while still pursuing her passion for learning magic. Frieren's elven nature grants her an extremely long lifespan, causing her to view periods of years or decades as ephemeral (this perception of time makes her consider the ten-year adventure with Himmel's party a fleeting experience). The story thus takes place across a long time, with periodic flashbacks accompanied by the physical and mental development of characters apart from Frieren herself. 

 

 

 

3:05 - 4:40    My Oni Girl

My Oni Girl

Plot Summary:  Yatsuse Hiiragi, a first-year high school student who cannot refuse requests and seeks acceptance, struggles with his social life and lacks close friends. One unusual summer day, when it snows, he meets Tsumugi, an Oni (demon) girl searching for her mother in the human world. Tsumugi, unlike Hiiragi, is unconcerned with others' opinions and brings him along on her journey.

Tsumugi’s mother had disappeared when she was very young. Her mother gave her a good luck charm from a remote temple; her last known location was also confirmed by Tsumugi’s father. The kids start their journey at Hiiragi’s house, where his suppressed emotions cause snow to fall and attract "snow gods." They escape and hitchhike with a young couple selling used clothing at street fairs. After helping the couple resolve a dispute, they are given clothes for their journey.

Continuing on foot, Hiiragi’s emotions again attract snow gods. They escape, but Tsumugi is injured, and Hiiragi carries her to an inn, where she recovers while he helps with various tasks. The inn's staff grows fond of them, but they soon depart.

In a nearby town, Tsumugi investigates an old painted screen depicting a conflict between the snow gods and Oni, meeting an old man who runs a tea shop filled with travel mementos. His daughter and grandson give him purpose after his wife's passing.

They reach the temple and meet Tsumugi’s father, who reveals that the story of Tsumugi’s mother was untrue, but he couldn't tell Tsumugi the real story. Frustrated, Tsumugi argues with Hiiragi, and they part ways. Hiiragi is then swept up by a snow god and taken to the Oni village, just as his own father catches up but watches helplessly.

Hiiragi, inside the snow god, dreams of Tsumugi, causing the snow god to disintegrate and release him. He is welcomed by the oni. Meanwhile, Tsumugi and her father reach the Oni village through a secret tunnel. Despite being in trouble for leaving, Tsumugi finds Hiiragi in the village chief’s throne room. They reconcile, but Tsumugi locks Hiiragi in a pantry, insisting she must complete the final leg of the journey alone.

Realizing her mother is on magical Oni Island, controlling the snow gods with a magical mask, Tsumugi decides to confront her. Her father frees Hiiragi, who confesses his affection for Tsumugi. He races across the snow to the island, facing the snow gods along the way.

At Oni Island, Tsumugi touches the mask, encountering her mother in a magical space. The mask breaks, allowing her mother to return but potentially unleashing the snow gods and exposing the Oni village.