Next Club Meeting:December 20, 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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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.
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!
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...
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.
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 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?
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
