Next Club Meeting: June 20, 2026, 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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Thursday, June 25, 2026

When "You" and "Taste" Vanished from the World...

WASTED CHEF
 Takayuki Hirao, the animation director who vividly depicted the passion of people pursuing their dreams in "Pompo the Cinephile" (2021), evoking deep emotion and empathy, is currently one of the most noteworthy creators, blending classic directing techniques with challenging methods to produce dramatic visuals. Now, Hirao's first original feature-length animated film, for which he serves as both director and screenwriter, will soon be released. This film, known by the project code "WASTED CHEF," is a groundbreaking entertainment piece centered on the unusual combination of "cooking" and "science fiction." Through the drama of a young chef's growth and a thrilling adventure story unfolding in a mysterious world where "taste" has been lost, the film explores the contemporary theme of "what is value?"

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