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

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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.

Our Shared Culture is No More...

Pop Culture is DEAD. Apathy Has Set In.

Pop culture has hit a low where even the most hardcore geeks don't even care enough to get angry about their favorite franchises anymore. And that's the TRUE death. Star Wars, Marvel, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, comics and more -- so many legacy IP are now in the "apathy" stage and there may never be any coming back from that.

POP CULTURE PEAKED IN 2008...

So you want to be a Super Hero...

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider

As a child, Tanzaburo Tojima was an ardent fan of the Kamen Rider show and aspired to not just emulate Kamen Rider, but to actually become one. Despite realizing the show is fictional and that Kamen Rider and the villain organization Shocker doesn't exist, Tojima continues his physical training in seclusion, but ends up as single, 40 year old construction worker. However, Tojima learns of a recent crime wave where criminals are acting like Shocker, once more reviving his desire to become Kamen Rider.

"I must save them all!..."

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution

The best of the Shibuya Incident arc combines with the debut of the first two episodes of Season 3's Culling Game arc in this exclusive theatrical event! Coming to North America exclusively in movie theatres starting December 5. 

A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away. Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident. In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo, the most wicked sorcerer in history. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji’s execution for his perceived crimes. The desperate confrontation between Satoru Gojo’s two beloved students comes to the big screen with an early preview. Be the first to experience Yuji and Yuta’s fateful battle with the hotly anticipated kickoff to Season 3 in theatres nationwide.

Believe in Man's Best Friend...

Good Boy

Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife. Good Boy is produced by Ben Leonberg and Kari Fischer. It is written by Alex Cannon and Ben Leonberg.

Opens in North American theaters on October 3, 2025

"These children will control the daemons..."

Daemons of the Shadow Realm

In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of "the children who sunder day and night"—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world...

Arriving April 2026

Coming to U.S. theaters November 11 & 13...

Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl
Conditions for Receiving Bounty:

Bring the brain of a wanted criminal possessing illegal Somadea to authorities. Whether the target is alive or dead… is irrelevant. 

The year is 2099. Humanity has advanced, overcoming all injuries and illnesses with the development of the Medical Android Technology “Somadea.” However, along with the development of Somadea, crimes misusing said technology have rapidly increased. Somadea grants physical abilities far superior to those of normal flesh and blood, and by illegally modifying it, Somadea can be misused for criminal purposes. To deal with these Somadea crimes, the government established the Bounty Hunter System. Civilians registered as bounty hunters are permitted to kill illegal Somadea users designated as wanted criminals by the police. In return, they are rewarded with large amounts of bounty money. In this unforgiving world, Ubu Kamigori makes a living hunting down criminals as a bounty hunter. But one day, when she returns home from a job, she finds the man with whom she has a sordid history waiting there – Mr. Elegance. And so, her destiny begins to unravel. A tale woven by mechanical girls and the smell of gunpowder smoke, this suspenseful action begins!

A tale woven by mechanical girls and the smell of gunpowder smoke, this suspenseful action begins! See VIRGIN PUNK Clockwork Girl across U.S. theaters nationwide this November 11th (Japanese audio with English Subs) and November 13th (English Dub)! 

Tickets are on sale now: https://hubs.la/Q03LDv3D0

A Yasuomi Umetsu X SHAFT Collaboration

Yasuomi Umetsu is an incredibly talented writer, director, and character designer from Japan who has captivated fans from all over the world with his unique worlds from works such as KITE (1998) and MEZZO FORTE (2000), among others. In recent years, he has worked in multiple capacities, including directing the opening and ending sequences of various popular titles and working as an animator. This occasion marks his return as animation director, for the first time in 10 years, with the title VIRGIN PUNK.

Animation studio SHAFT joins forces with Director Yasuomi Umetsu to animate the visuals for this title. The studio has created and gifted the world with much-loved titles such as Puella Magi Madoka Magica and the Monogatari series.

VIRGIN PUNK is the progeny of Yasuomi Umetsu and SHAFT, an entirely original animation series created and planned by this talented team.

Yuya Takahashi, a screenwriter known for his work on the Kamen Rider series and drama Mountain Doctor, takes the reins of the script. Maximizing the unique animated expressions found in VIRGIN PUNK, he depicts the anguish experienced by Ubu, the story’s protagonist, who must live her life as a bounty hunter, painting a story of the intense characters that draw her in with their desires and chaos, interwoven into her life.

"Death is on my Side..."

ALL YOU NEED IS KILL

After invasion by unknown creature, Rita finds herself trapped in a time loop. Every time she dies, she wakes up again on the same morning. Determined to fight, she grows stronger with each loop - but the weight of endless death wears her down. Then she meets Keiji, who says, “When you die, I return, too...” Together, they begin to carve out a new future. “Escape it!?” “We have to give it a try!” But what awaits them is a cruel fate, they must choose the one who will survive… An action-fantasy sci-fi spectacle brought to life with STUDIO4℃’s stunning, dynamic visuals!

Sam Fisher is back and now it's personal...

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
In the shadowy world of espionage, Sam Fisher is a rumor and a legend. 

Pulled back into action, he must help a new recruit unravel a global conspiracy.

From the creator of the "John Wick" franchise comes Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, only on Netflix on October 14th. Starring Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher & Kirby Howell-Baptiste as new Splinter Cell agent Zinnia McKenna.

Anime Viewing Schedule for October 18, 2025...

 A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K
Saturday, October 18, 2025

Fountaindale Public Library

VIEWING SCHEDULE

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

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

          12:55 - 1:30     Club Meeting

          1:30 - 1:55       May I Ask For One Final Thing? ep 1

          1:55 - 2:45       Gachiakuta eps 1-2

          2:45 - 3:35       Dusk Beyond the End of the World eps 0-1

          3:35 - 4:25       To Be Hero X eps 10-11

          4:25 - 4:50       The Summer Hikaru Died 5

 

Rock on!

 

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 *

REY Rumored to be in Star Wars: Starfighter...

Here's THREE Possible Ways They May Bring Rey Back

Rumors broke out a few weeks ago, originally sourced from John Rocha and Josh at Den of Nerds, that Star Wars: Starfighter was going to feature Rey training a student in using the Force, presumably at some kind of Jedi school. My sources checked into this, and discovered three possible rumored scenarios for bringing her back, and surprise surprise, one of them involves screwing over Luke Skywalker! Again! Here's what I've heard, but take it all with a grain of salt!

A New Game of Thrones Series...

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

A century before the events of "Game of Thrones", two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026) is the new fantasy series by Owen Harris, starring Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell and Finn Bennett. 

Only on HBO Max: 18 Jan 2026

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Browser games are so back...

Play this Browser game on your phone or PC

You are a Messenger on a tiny planet...

Messenger http://messenger.abeto.co

Abeto website https://abeto.co/

The Next Club Meeting is October 18, 2025...

A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K

It's Fall!

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, October 18, 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)

Did A.I. just make a 'South Park' episode?

Sora 2 Ai Videos Are Getting Out of Hand

Sora 2 is changing everything about AI video. The clips people are creating already look so realistic and creative that it feels like the future has arrived. From lifelike scenes that could pass for real footage to wild, imaginative ideas that only AI could generate, Sora 2 is showing just how far this technology can go. In this video we highlight some of the best Sora 2 videos so far. These examples capture the excitement, the humor, and the jaw-dropping quality of what is possible with the newest version of this AI tool. The details are sharper, the lighting feels real, and the motion looks smoother than ever. What makes Sora 2 even more interesting is how accessible it is. Anyone with a creative idea can produce video clips that once would have required expensive gear or years of editing skills. It is opening doors for countless creators while raising new questions about what the future of media will look like.

A Mech Machinima – Season One Supercut

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Something ain't right, 007...

AMAZON REMOVES ALL GUNS FROM
THEIR JAMES BOND THUMBNAILS

Fans of the James Bond franchise were alarmed when Amazon got the rights to make more movies and shows, and it seems those fears were justified! Amazon has ALREADY gotten caught making changes, and these idiotic and insulting changes are a strong indication they're going to pull a Rings of Power on 007! Here's my reaction to this disgraceful development!

"I'm going to be King of the Pirates..."

ONE PIECE: Season 2

The Straw Hats are back! Netflix’s One Piece Live Action Season 2 brings Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji deeper into the Grand Line as epic new adventures unfold. With Iñaki Godoy returning as Monkey D. Luffy and Mackenyu as Zoro, fans will meet new allies like Chopper and Vivi, face powerful enemies like Smoker, Miss All Sunday, and more, while the Going Merry sails into uncharted waters. Packed with action, adaptation from Oda’s legendary manga, and stunning live-action visuals, this season promises even bigger battles, emotional moments, and surprises. The adventure continues in 2026 on Netflix—don’t miss it!

They won't stay buried...

We Bury the Dead

We Bury the Dead is a terrifying yet moving story about grief, loss and the undead which follows Ava (Daisy Ridley), a desperate woman whose husband is missing in the aftermath of a catastrophic military experiment. Hoping to find him alive, Ava joins a "body retrieval unit", but her search takes a chilling turn when the corpses she's burying start showing signs of life.

US Release Date: January 2, 2026

Bad news for the Animation World...

Hollywood is BROKE and JOBLESS?! Animation Most Affected!

Hollywood is about to "find out" after the double strikes. The job prospects get grimmer with each passing quarter, and many in the entertainment industry are thinking of changing careers after DECADES in the industry. Seemingly most affected is the animation industry, which is seeing massive change and downsizing. The recent Netflix boycott led by Elon Musk isn't going to help more shows get the greenlight either. Wow, if only someone saw this coming...

Brace yourselves... they're back!

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

Take a look at the Announcement Trailer for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an upcoming sci-fi action RPG developed by Owlcat Games. Players will be taken on an original story as a member of Pinkwater Security mercenary at the wrong place at the wrong time. Make strategic decisions that influence the bonds between yourself and fellow squadmates, engage in real-time strategic cover mechanics using various abilities and squad coordination, all while being immersed while traveling to iconic locations from the TV show and books. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is coming soon to PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Art reflects life, reflects art, reflects life...

Snail's House - うたかた (utakata) [MV]

The stars and constellations represent art, in every capacity. We find profound meaning in the arbitrary positions of stars in the sky, but in the same way, we're all stars, and we connect with each other to form beautiful and intricate webs of people. Snail-chan isn't really a magical snail girl (at least in this story), she's the childlike whimsy and wonder that we find in the world around us, and she COMES from the stars / sky (representing connections with other people). Art is the catalyst that reignites that whimsy and brings us closer to the people who are important to us. 

Jack Sparrow on a Harley...

Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Men Rollin’

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"The History of Strength is About to Change..."

BAKI-DOU

"BAKI-DOU" is based on the comic of the same name by Keisuke Itagaki that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion from 2014 to 2018. Following the conclusion of the greatest father-son fight on earth, Baki and other legendary fighters are overcome with unbearable boredom. Meanwhile, 364 meters beneath Tokyo Skytree, a secret plan is set into motion that seeks to revive the master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi... 

Unleashed in the present day, this menacing new threat wields his swordsmanship with unparalleled power and speed to attack Baki and the others. It's the strongest underground arena fighters vs. the legendary swordsman! What will be the outcome of this mixed martial arts battle that crosses time and space? The history of strength is about to change!