The Gundams Have Landed in Chicago!

THE GUNDAM BASE CHICAGO

Opening December 12, 2025

THE GUNDAM BASE CHICAGO is the first official GUNDAM BASE location in the United States, opening December 12, 2025 at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, Illinois. This 3,000-square-foot destination brings the world of GUNPLA to life with an immersive experience designed for both new builders and lifelong fans.

Visitors can explore exclusive GUNPLA model kits and merchandise, browse stunning displays featuring iconic models, and enjoy a dedicated play area for the Gundam Card Game with opportunities for in-store events and friendly competition.

Whether you’re discovering GUNPLA for the first time or expanding your collection, THE GUNDAM BASE CHICAGO offers a one-of-a-kind destination that celebrates the creativity, community, and craftsmanship of the Gundam universe.

STORE INFORMATION

STORE NAME:        THE GUNDAM BASE CHICAGO

LOCATION:              5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL 60018

Opening Date:         Friday, December 12, 2025

Hours of Operation:

 Opening Day:             10:00 am – 9:00 pm / CT

 Monday – Saturday:   10:00 am – 8:00 pm / CT

 Sunday:                      10:00 am – 7:00 pm / CT

 https://www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com/hours

By Legendary Director Shingo Yamashita...

Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

A Japanese legend is reborn in the near-future when a high school girl finds a mysterious baby. Iroha Sakayori is a busy high school student whose only escape is the popular online virtual world, Tsukuyomi. Here, people use clones to live out their dreams and pursue creative freedom. But Iroha's ordinary life in Tokyo is suddenly flipped upside down when she finds a baby emerging from a glowing utility pole. The infant quickly grows into a girl her own age, forcing Iroha to face an unbelievable question: Is this girl the modern-day Princess Kaguya? Watch as the legend of Kaguya-hime is told like never before in this near-future sci-fi fantasy.

This May Signal the Official Decline of Hollywood...

Netflix Officially Buys Warner Bros. Discovery

for a reported $83 BILLION, and it will change Hollywood forever...

Exploring the ramifications of Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., and examining its potential impact on theatrical releases and movie quality. These videos analyze the shift in Hollywood's priorities and the changing landscape of film distribution. Will Netflix stay true to its word and still release WB movies theatrically, or will they pull the rug out from underneath directors after the ink has dried and the dust has settled? We'll have to wait and see...

Censorship is getting way too out of hand...

All Manga is Getting Censored by Official Company in The West

K-Manga is going out of their way to censor manga with nothing but black boxes. Literally destroying the original artist's work and making you pay for it. This is extremely disrespectful and this is why people pirate manga and anime. Cause this company is censoring all anime and manga.

When you can't find a friend... you make one...

Snow Bear

Snow Bear is a hand-drawn animated short film by Oscar-nominated director Aaron Blaise. Featuring over 11,000 traditional drawings, the film blends classic 2D animation with a modern cinematic story. Many viewers have described the film as nostalgic—capturing the warmth, craftsmanship, and emotional storytelling of classic hand-drawn animation. That feeling is intentional. Snow Bear was created one drawing at a time in the spirit of the Disney Renaissance era.

See if your Favorite Anime Made the List...

10 Anime That Can Be 2025’s Anime of the Year (So Far)

2025 has already blessed us with some of the most unforgettable anime series of the decade — from dark psychological thrillers to over-the-top shonen action, from hilarious comedies to emotionally devastating masterpieces. In this video, we countdown 10 anime that are currently leading the race for Anime of the Year 2025 — including smash hits like Solo Leveling Season 2, Dandadan, Takopi’s Original Sin, and more. If you're wondering what to watch next, or which shows are truly dominating 2025, this is your ultimate guide.

From Kyoto Animation...

Sparks of Tomorrow

Based on a light novel written by Hiro Yuki with illustrations provided by Kazumi Ikeda. Kyoto Animation published the series under their KA Esuma Bunko imprint in August 2018. It is now an anime coming out in 2026.

A Tale of Adventure for Boys and Girls Who Dreamed of the Age of Electricity in a World Shrouded in Smoke!

 

──This was a little while ago. Kyoto in the early 20th century, having evolved differently from the history we know today. In a world where only steam engines had advanced, the city was shrouded in smoke. A boy who lost his brother, with whom he had dreamed of the “Age of Electricity,” and now lives with deep suspicion.

A girl who keeps her dreams for the future and her regrets for her deceased mother hidden in her heart, now living a devout life. The boy and girl meet while seeking the secret of the “20th Century Electrical Catalog,” which depicted their dreams. Surpass who you are now and break through the dreams you once had!

This is the story of <regeneration>.

Romance can blossom when you least expect it...

LOVE THROUGH A PRISM

Yoko Kamio, whose manga "Boys Over Flowers" enraptured readers around the globe, brings a brand-new classic to viewers worldwide. Set at a London art academy in the opening decade of the 1900s, the Netflix Series "Love Through a Prism" follows Lili Ichijoin, a girl enchanted by painting, as she chases her dreams and experiences youth. This ensemble coming-of-age story about young people striving for prismatic radiance against the odds is about to begin. 

Manga author Yoko Kamio provided the original story and character drafts. The series is directed by Kazuto Nakazawa, known for directing the anime sequence of "Kill Bill: Volume 1," as well as creating and directing "B: The Beginning." WIT Studio ("Attack on Titan," "Moonrise") produced the animation, brilliantly portraying the story's dramatic moments against lush backgrounds of London's cityscape and beautiful nature. 

Teaching the value of holding on to and devoting oneself to a heartfelt dream, the Netflix Series “Love Through a Prism” shows how fast romance can blossom and how far it can reach. 

The Netflix Series "Love Through a Prism" starts streaming worldwide on Thursday, January 15, 2026, only on Netflix.

An Impressive Independent Anime Short...

B â a n

A story of two people in search of a new life, who leave their birthplaces - traveling to a whole different world trying to find a place where they truly belong. Set in the fictional world of Euthania, a land rich in nature with various magical races based on South East Asian Mythology, which is connected to Japan via a warp gate.

“Bâan” in Thai means “Home”

A cosmic battle awaits!

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Opening Animation | PS5 & PS4 Games

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion launches in one week on PlayStation! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars! 

One of the best fantasies ever...

Witch Hat Atelier

In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: she wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch... until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem...

Witch Hat Atelier is coming April 2026!

Celebrate the Day with Friends and Family...

 

Happy Thanksgiving

from All of Us at the
ANIMATRIX NETWORK

Anime Viewing Schedule for November 29, 2025...

 A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K
Saturday, November 29, 2025

Fountaindale Public Library

VIEWING SCHEDULE

          11:15 - 12:05   Apothecary Diaries - Season 2 eps 13-14

          12:05 - 12:55   Ranma 1/2 Remake: Season 2 eps 3-4

          12:55 - 1:30     Club Meeting

          1:30 - 1:55       Lord of Mysteries ep 1

          1:55 - 4:50       Star Wars: VISIONS 3 (All  9 episodes)

        

 

"I want to try everything!"

 

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: Ranma 1/2 and Urusei Yatsura

* ANIME DESCRIPTIONS ARE BELOW *

"I think these games are going to be different..."

THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING

THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.

In theaters & IMAX November 20, 2026

Before King Arthur, he paved the way...

THE PENDRAGON CYCLE:

Rise of the Merlin

Before Camelot, before the crown, one man’s conversion ignites a civilization’s rebirth. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is a 7-part epic cinematic series premiering exclusively on DailyWire+ January 22, 2026. The legend begins. Showcases a retelling of the Arthurian legend set in a Roman-occupied Britain where barbarian invaders threaten to lay claim to the island.

All Access members watch Eps 1 & 2 first, December 25th, 2025

From Studio Chizu and Director Mamoru Hosoda...

S  c  a  r  l  e  t

From visionary Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda (MIRAI) comes a powerful, time-bending animated adventure about Scarlet, a medieval-era, sword-fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father. After failing at her mission and finding herself gravely injured in the “Otherworld,” she encounters an idealistic young man from our present day who not only helps her to heal but shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage. When confronted again by her father's killer, Scarlet faces her most daunting battle: can she break the cycle of hatred and find meaning in life beyond revenge?

The Next Club Meeting is November 29, 2025...

A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K

Happy Thanksgiving!

M O N T H L Y   M E E T I N G

 
Fountaindale Public Library

300 W. Briarcliff Road

Bolingbrook, IL  60440

Peggy J. Danhof Board Room

 (2nd Floor)

Saturday, November 29, 2025

11:15 AM - 5:00 PM

 

We will be in the BOARD ROOM on the Second Floor.

 
Hope to see everyone there!

 

A Viewing Schedule will be posted soon.

 

(Click below for maps)

Finally, there is Hope coming from Japan...

Japan is DONE with 'Woke' Americans

Ruining Games, Anime, and Manga!

Japan is OVER the West interfering with their video games, anime and manga. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has proposed a new rule where the West can't interfere "in the content of creative works." If Japan is getting sick of this, does that partly explain why Square-Enix is tossing its California employees overboard? Possibly...

The movie you never asked for...

M O A N A

In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.” Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” in U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026.

When everything depends on one last Hope...

PROJECT: HAIL MARY

Official Trailer 2

In the near future, astronaut Ryland Grace wakes from a coma afflicted with amnesia. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to find a means of reversing a solar dimming event that could cause the extinction of humanity.

In theaters March 20, 2026

"He's a Sorcerer who terrorizes the kingdom..."

Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds

Agnès, Juliette and Carmen’s neighbour, writes children’s storybooks that take place in a fantasy world, The Kingdom of the Winds. The intrepid sisters discover a passageway between their world and this extraordinary universe. Once on the other side, the girls take on the appearance of cats and discover Sirocco, a terrifying character who can control the wind.

"Your song came to me on the wind."

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.

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.

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

"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

Fireworks...

WAR of LIGHTS

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Freedom of Expression WINS in Japan...

Japan's Government Bans Censorship

of Anime and Manga

Japan has been getting hit by censorship from Payment Processors and Western Companies for years now. With Japanese Politicians that were fighting for creative freedom and freedom of expression now elected recently. A new policy has been introduced in the government to protect artists and creators from interference aka censorship. This is a massive win for Japan and everyone that loves the culture.

Jade from the future...

Jackie Chan Adventures

Season 4, Episode 11 'J2: Rise of the Dragons'

Jade gets the surprise of her life when the adult version of herself arrives from the future! Jade is informed by her counterpart that she is here because one day, Shendu's son, Drago, will conjure an army of Dragons and take over Section 13. The adult Jade knows the only way to save the future is to change the past - which she plans to do by destroying the magic Dragon Teeth that Drago will need in order to revive his father and usher in the Age of the Dragons. But standing in her way is Drago, who has followed her to the past and is determined she not succeed. 

The Spaceballs of Warhammer 40k has arrived...

SPACE KING - Pilot Episode

Dive into the animated pilot episode of SPACE KING 1, featuring a reclaimer squad on a perilous mission. Their search for a powerful artifact takes unexpected turns, encountering an alien queen with surprising demands. Prepare for explosive action and humorous dialogue in this intergalactic adventure.

At long last… the End is near...

STRANGER THINGS 5

The trailer for the epic final season is here. 

With Hawkins under lockdown, El in hiding and danger lurking at every turn, the entire party unites with a single goal: to hunt and kill Vecna.

• VOL 1 - November 26, 5pm PT 
• -VOL 2 - Christmas, 5pm PT THE FINALE - New Year’s Eve, 5pm PT 

* releasing worldwide all at once, date may vary based on your local timezone

Vash the Stampede RETURNS...

TRIGUN STARGAZE

Coming to Crunchyroll January 2026!

'Tis the Season for Tricks or Treats!...

A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

When Ghosts and Goblins by the Score...

Ring the Bell On Your Front Door...

Better Not Be Stingy or Your Nightmares Will Come True!!!

HALLOWEEN IN JAPAN!

Did you know that Halloween is a recent celebration in Japan? How did Halloween come to Japan and how does it affect your favorite anime? Lets find out as Robyn explores the history of Halloween and how the Japanese celebrate this spooky time of year!

 

A Horror Animation...

 

"OTHER LILLY"

Explore the dark secrets hidden within a family in this chilling animated horror short. A child discovers unsettling messages and disturbing drawings, leading to a terrifying nocturnal encounter. The unsettling atmosphere and unsettling imagery promise a truly frightening experience.

What would you do...?

OCCUPIED

A park warden is closing facilities for the night,

only to find that one of the bathrooms is still in use...

TRON Lives!...

Why No One Remembers Tron Uprising

Tron: Uprising was sleek, smart, and visually groundbreaking. It was a continuation of the Tron universe that gave fans everywhere exactly what they wanted. Unlike Disney's Tron: Legacy, this animated series actually put Tron himself back at the center of the story, while also pushing the limits of animation and storytelling. And yet… somehow, almost no one remembers it.

They did what they had to do to survive...

Michinoku-Toge

The aliens crash-landed on an unknown planet. One of them was killed, while the other had his face skin peeled off and was forced to wear a deer's head as part of a baptismal ritual. As a result, he was allowed to live in the village. Tasked with the responsibility of transporting "corpses" to the "purification river." Deer embarked on a bizarre journey with a mountain monk called Oni. It is said that if the Mountain God grants permission, it will breathe again. They discovered a critically wounded young Japanese soldier in the snowy mountains. He was possessed by "authority" and heading towards his own destruction. To save the young man, they encountered a sudden appearance in the mountains, a "Mountain Cat Clinic" run by a cat doctor. However, instead of being saved, the young soldier became a test subject...

"Behold! My awesome Santa Powers!..."

S  A  N  D  A

In 2080, the proportion of children in Japan’s population will be just 0.1%. The youngest members of this shrinking society are guarded like treasures. Fourteen-year-old Kazushige Sanda leads a sheltered life – at least until his classmate Shiori Fuyumura asks him to admit one thing: That he is Santa Claus reborn. He should use his superpowers to help her find her missing best friend. All he has to do is put on a red sweater to transform into his true form. Kazushige initially thinks it’s a bad joke, until Shiori Fuyumura pulls out a knife. Because blood also dyes clothes red…

"The most dangerous planet in the universe..."

PREDATOR: Badlands

Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, “Badlands” follows a young Predator outcast (played by newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning) as he embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt and Brent O’Connor.

Experience the film only in theaters and IMAX November 7.