Next Club Meeting: November 21, 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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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Love Holds No Bounds...

MIO NEVER CRIES
A small being who could never cry sends its voice out into the world.
On the day a sound descended from the sky and erased everything, Mio, a little robot cat, lost both its voice and someone dear.

250 years later, Mio meets Seah aboard the last evacuation ship, the Johannes.

As the threat of Nar returns, Mio must confront the wounds it has carried for so long to protect Seah and the last fleet.

Mio Never Cries is an original science fiction animated short about memory and loss, waiting and sacrifice, and feelings that ultimately find their way to another heart.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

One of the Best Mech Series of All Time!

GunBuster
MIRACLE OVERRIDE
Do you remember the two who returned across the vast reaches of time—
and the lights of Earth that waited for them, never forgetting?
This is my second AI music video, created out of love for the anime Gunbuster. Through imagery and music, I’ve tried to capture Noriko and Kazumi’s friendship and struggles, along with the powerful emotions of waiting and returning home across time.
Some stories still make our hearts race, no matter how many years pass.
I hope this video brings back those overwhelming emotions and reminds you of the dreams you’ve cherished for so long.

🎬 Video created with · Kling AI
🎵 Music created with · Suno AI

Both the video and music were created using generative AI.
This is an unofficial fan tribute, made with respect and affection for the original work.

Monday, November 2, 2026

A.I. Opening for one of the Best Anime ever made...

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
In Paris in 1889, a mysterious girl named Nadia meets Jean, a boy who loves inventing. Their encounter marks the beginning of an extraordinary adventure.

The blue seas, unexplored worlds, and exciting encounters have been reimagined in live-action style using AI. Experience the nostalgic story of Nadia brought to life with a cinematic touch. 

🎵Original opening theme: “Blue Water/ブルーウォーター” — Miho Morikawa (森川美穂)

Sunday, November 1, 2026

This Gender-Bending Meme is on a Roll...

Malfoid FIGHTS with Roni Weasley
(Episode 1)
Fans are using A.I. technology to take back their franchises and create their own stories...