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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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

It's Trick or Treating Time!


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Don't watch these with the lights off! Join Ashley as we look over the most frightening anime ever released, including the likes of "Made in Abyss", "Higurashi", "Serial Experiments Lain", and more! 
Which of these anime terrified you to your core?

Monday, October 30, 2023

Backlash Forces Disney to CHANGE Snow White!

Disney CHANGES Woke Snow White!
Adds CGI Dwarfs and Delays Release Until 2025!
Disney has just changed the live-action Snow White movie starring Rachel Zegler, and now it has dwarfs... but they're CGI. Obviously Disney has changed from the "magical creatures" they were originally planning, as the release date has been pushed back an entire year.

Sunday, October 29, 2023

There are secrets carved in stone...

R U N E S
12-year-old William is destined to become the future King of England. After his father dies, William escapes from others who want to claim the throne. Living undercover with a peasant family, William soon discovers the keys to Viking legends...

Saturday, October 28, 2023

More than 100 years ago, aliens invaded the Earth...

The Great Martian War (1913-1917)
Full Documentary
For over a century ago, these fields in England were the bloody arena for the most terrible conflict in human history. In 1913 an alien invasion shook the world and hurled it into an unimaginable future! The next four years of ferocious combat has forever marked this ground as the land of the vanished...

Friday, October 27, 2023

A Fan-Made Nausicaa Short Film...

W I N D  P R I N C E S S
"This is not an official licensed product. This independent non-profit short film is entirely self-funded and was made in Brazil as a tribute to the great artist Hayao Miyazaki, who has always been an inspiration to me. We are not a large company. Rather, we are a group of friends who have been working on this project for almost 7 years, fueled only by our love of the art. The film is free of charge, as our only aim is to pay homage to Mr. Miyazaki and the entire wonderful team at Studio Ghibli."
- Chris Tex

Thursday, October 26, 2023

An Ordinary Girl Solving Extraordinary Mysteries...

The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

At last, a sequel to last year's brilliant film...

A Single Point in Space
DYNAMO DREAM, Episode 2
DYNAMO DREAM, is a science fiction dystopian cyberpunk web series created by Ian Hubert, and acts as both a sequel and a parallel story to the main Dynamo series, as well as a reboot introducing newcomers to the world of Dynamo. Surprising everybody, Ian Hubert, VFX Artist and a renowned Blender guru, has released this fantastic series as a mix of live-action and CGI visual effects as an independent filmmaker.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

An Animation Short Film 2023 - GOBELINS...

~ The Alchemists ~
Thibaut, an alchemy apprentice, is finally starting his graduate internship. His slightly eccentric master brings him to a dubious-looking dungeon…

Monday, October 23, 2023

Fantasic Cosplay at this year's NYCC...

NEW YORK COMIC-CON 2023
Welcome to the heart of cosplay creativity at New York Comic Con 2023! Dive into the vibrant world of NYCC's incredible cosplayers, as we bring you a visually stunning and music-filled journey through this pop culture paradise. From superheroes to sci-fi icons, our video captures the dedication, talent, and passion of cosplayers who brought their favorite characters to life. Join us for a mesmerizing showcase of costumes, epic moments, and a soundtrack that will keep you grooving. Don't miss out on the magic of New York Comic Con – hit that play button and let the adventure begin!

Sunday, October 22, 2023

A Cyberpunk Fantasy...

WAYWARD GODS
In a Futuristic Cyberpunk Thailand, a lone warrior must battle both his own karma, and the forces of evil, without using violence. In Episode 1 of Wayward Gods (by Nate Pantumsinchai), our hero Tetsugun faces off against the giant Meka-Naga which is under the control of the evil Naga Corporation. Tetsugun must find a way to defeat the beast and its army of soldiers without violence, using only his guitar and his courage.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Fasten your seatbelts...

SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF
Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley. 
Only on Netflix this November 17th

Friday, October 20, 2023

Some secrets cannot be contained...

MONARCH - LEGACY OF MONSTERS
Premieres November 17 on Apple TV+
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army Officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows. Based on the Monsterverse from Legendary, and starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, this dramatic saga — spanning three generations — reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives.

Thursday, October 19, 2023

This is Weird, yet Amazing...

SCAVENGERS REiGN
Premieres October 19 on Max
In this surreal sci-fi animated series from creators Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner, the remaining crew of a damaged interstellar freighter ship find themselves stranded on a beautiful yet unforgiving alien planet – where they must survive long enough to escape or be rescued. But as the survivors struggle to locate their downed ship and missing crewmates, their new home reveals a hostile world allowed to thrive without human interference. Featuring lush, visually stunning animation, Scavengers Reign presents a wholly unique view of the consequences of unchecked hubris and humanity’s eternal desire to conquer the unknown.
 
-- SEE THE ORIGINAL PILOT SHORT --
After their deep-space freighter is damaged, the stranded crew of the Demeter must fight to survive on a beautiful yet dangerous planet.
SCAVENGERS

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Anime Viewing Schedule for October 21, 2023


 A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Fountaindale Public Library
VIEWING SCHEDULE
          11:15 - 12:30   Skip and Loafer ep 10-12 [End]
          12:30 - 12:55   Undead Girl Murder Farce ep 7
          12:55 - 1:35     Club Meeting
          1:35 - 2:25       Dark Gathering ep 3-4
          2:25 - 3:15       Goblin Slayer II ep 1-2
          3:15 - 4:45       Resident Evil: Death Island [Movie]

"None of your Tricks! Give us your Treats!"
 
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: Goblin Slayer II and Dark Gathering
* ANIME DESCRIPTIONS ARE BELOW *

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

So you're curious about the world of GUNDAM...

How to FINALLY Get Into
G U N D A M
Gundam is one of the hardest anime franchises to get into. Between the universal century timeline, the non canon Gundam anime, and everything in-between, it can be difficult to know where to start your Gundam adventure. Let us help you out!

Monday, October 16, 2023

So what's up with the Boys of South Park?

South Park Returns WITH A BIG TWIST...
South Park returns in TWO WEEKS with a brand new Paramount Plus special, Joining the Panderverse! South Park: Joining the Panderverse finds Cartman haunted by dreams predicting the end of everything. Could that be tied to the town's growing dependence upon AI? Cartman's deeply disturbing dreams portend the end of the life he knows and loves. The adults in South Park are also wrestling with their own life decisions as the advent of AI is turning their world upside down. Witness the shenanigans when South Park returns for more hilarious adventures...

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Ahsoka Series Explained...

Ahsoka FINALE:
The TRUTH About Baylan Skoll REVEALED
The first season of the Ahsoka series has completed, and we now know what Baylan Skoll is after, and what's been calling him! The Mortis gods are there, on Peridea! But what does that mean for Ahsoka? Is Anakin Skywalker more than a Force ghost? And what of the Bringer of Chaos and God of Destruction known as Abeloth? Will a new terror be unleashed upon the galaxy? Several fans have shared similar theories of just where the future of Star Wars might be heading...

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Next Club Meeting will be October 21, 2023

A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K
"The way to the anime club looks different for some reason..."

  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 21, 2023
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.
 
Hope to see you all there!

(Click below for maps)

Friday, October 13, 2023

Magic and Art are One and the Same...

AZUKI ELEMENTALS
Azuki Elementals are a collection of characters within the four domains of the Garden: Earth, Fire, Lightning, and Water.
Who or What is Azuki? Find out here: https://www.azuki.com/

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Saving the World was just the Beginning...

WAKFU - Season 4
After facing Nox, a mage who mastered the workings of time; Qilby, eminent representative of the people of Yugo with exceptional powers and intelligence; Ogrest, the ogre at the top of Mount Zinit, responsible for the disasters that struck the world; and finally the omniscient Oropo, philosophical enemy who placed our heroes face to face with their own demons; what threat will this time fall on the World of Twelve? The end of season 3 left Yugo and his friends at the gates of Ingloriom, the kingdom of the gods. The floating territory appeared devastated. What happened ? Where are the Twelve Gods? Is there a link between the victory they have just won and this chaos? How far will our heroes have to go to escape this time? So many questions which mark the starting point of this fourth season.