ANIMATRIX NETWORK

A Bit of Japanese City Pop Nostalgia from 1979...

2026-10-26T00:00:00.000-05:00

STAY WITH ME

By Miki Matsubara is one of the legendary songs known by many and which, I believe, plenty may hold dear to their heart. It's such an honour to be able to cover this song. For me personally, whenever I listen or sing to it, I feel like I'm traveling to a very old period of time, an experience that I can only imagine its beauty in all its complexity. To be honest, when I started working on the cover, I felt nervous as to whether I can deliver the song while making sure to maintain its emotion and energy. I had to be meticulous in preparing the necessary materials such as instrumentals and listing out the overlays and adlibs to be used. Only then will can the cover be presented as best as possible. On top of that, this song is arranged by Harada-san of evening cinema who beautifully evoked the feelings from the cover. The M/V put together by Dian Saku also gracefully portrayed the song visually. With this collective effort, we managed to put together this piece of cover and we hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do ^^

The Intro to a Long-Running Halloween Tradition...

2026-10-25T00:00:00.000-05:00

The Simpsons

Treehouse of Horror XXXVII

Stop-motion intro handmade at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

This Meme is Sweeping the Internet...

2026-10-24T00:00:00.000-05:00

Malfoid

Full Short Film - "The Only Explanation"

Dissatisfied with current academic research, a student at Hogwarts seeks answers in the restricted library. This journey leads to an unexpected late-night encounter with a peer at the Mirror of Erised, revealing complex dynamics and hidden desires within the school.

And now the ANIME version...

"Dallas" from the movie ALIEN has passed away...

2026-10-23T00:00:00.000-05:00

Tom Skerritt

(August 25, 1933 – October 21, 2026)

Tom Skerritt, best known to audiences as “Dallas” in the 1979 film Alien, died on October 21, 2026, at the age of 93 from natural causes. Skerritt had an extensive career in film and television, with over 170 credits, including Emmy‑winning work on Picket Fences, roles in MASH*, Top Gun, and Alien, and stage performances. His portrayal of Dallas remains one of the most iconic in sci‑fi cinema.

Destroy everything, or save what’s left of your home

2026-10-22T00:00:00.000-05:00

E L E C T R O A N D E S

EPISODE 1 - The Night of the Andean Beast

Electro Andes is a young adult 2D action sci-fi series blending cyberpunk, Andean mythology, ecological conflict, and South American anime energy.

Two brothers join an eco-terrorist cell for very different reasons. One is driven by revenge. The other is searching for their missing grandfather. But when ancient legends awaken beneath the Andes, they find themselves caught in a ticking countdown: destroy everything, or save what’s left of the Andes.

10 NEW Anime Coming Soon That Look INSANE...

2026-10-21T00:00:00.000-05:00

ANIME to look forward to in 2027

In this video, we’ll be sharing the Top 10 upcoming new Anime of 2027. Let’s jump straight into the list!

Ex-mercenary now in High School...

2026-10-20T00:00:00.000-05:00

Teenage Mercenary

When Ijin Yu was eight years old, he was the sole survivor of a plane crash. Having lost his memory, he was forced to live as a mercenary in a foreign land in order to survive.

One day, Ijin regains his memories. After bringing his ten long years as a mercenary to an end, he returns home, reunites with his family, and enrolls in the same high school attended by his younger sister, Dayun.

From bullies and delinquent students to street gangs and organized crime groups, Ijin faces one unreasonable threat after another. To protect his beloved sister and his friends, the former mercenary launches into an exhilarating action-packed battle.

Teenage Mercenary is coming in 2027!

Earth year 3080. The snow hasn't stopped in months...

2026-10-19T00:00:00.000-05:00

It Looked At Him And Kept Walking

(A Dystopian Sci-Fi AI Short Film)

Haldr has one job: get a sealed capsule home to Holdfast before General Vossler and the White Order run him down. All he has is Torv, a six-ton war mammoth, and Vig, a machine built for killing that keeps stopping to look at flowers.

It's been a year since the colossi woke. No one knows what they want. And out on the frozen lake, one of them is watching.

When it looked at Haldr and kept walking, what do you think it saw?

A Taiwanese Animated Horror Short...

2026-10-18T00:00:00.000-05:00

UNDER WATER

A disheveled girl wakes from a nightmare to find herself trapped in a dimly lit cell. From time to time, a terrifying creature attacks, and no matter how desperately she resists or attempts to escape, she is always brought back to a cell with a large glass window.

On the other side of the window stands an unfamiliar woman who offers comfort to the physically and mentally exhausted girl, encouraging her not to give up on escaping. Just as a faint glimmer of hope appears, the cell door slowly opens once again…

Coming Soon...

Power comes at the cost of humanity...

2026-10-17T00:00:00.000-05:00

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2

A new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077

Return to Night City, a sprawling metropolis where advanced technology offers power at a brutal price. This standalone, ten-episode adventure introduces a new cast in a gritty tale of redemption and revenge within the world of Cyberpunk 2077. Amid neon lights and deadly violence, the story explores what it takes to survive—and whether revenge can offer a way out.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 arrives October 20th, only on Netflix

"This time we might win the Civil War..."

2026-10-16T00:00:00.000-05:00

Bass X Machina

Starring Academy Award nominee, Brian Tyree Henry &

Grammy Award nominee Janelle Monáe.

In a lawless frontier where steampunk machines and supernatural horrors threaten an already dangerous West, a father takes justice into his own hands to protect his family. Battling ruthless outlaws and terrifying forces, he discovers that each confrontation could endanger the very people he hopes to save. This adult animated adventure blends Western action, science fiction, and dark fantasy into a story of survival, sacrifice, and the cost of justice.

Premieres November 3rd, only on Netflix

"Are you a Magician?"

2026-10-15T00:00:00.000-05:00

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig brings C. S. Lewis’ beloved story The Magician’s Nephew to the screen for the first time in a sweeping adventure that invites dreamers of all ages to experience the creation of Narnia.

Only in theaters February 12

Anime Viewing Schedule for October 17, 2026...

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A N I M A T R I X N E T W O R K
Saturday, October 17, 2026

Fountaindale Public Library

VIEWING SCHEDULE

11:15 - 12:05 Smoking Behind the Supermarket

With You 7-8

12:05 - 12:55 Black Torch 7-8

12:55 - 1:10 Club Meeting

1:10 - 2:00 Ghost in the Shell (2026) 7-8

2:00 - 2:25 Goodbye, Lara 7

2:25 - 4:45 Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Movie)

"WELCOME... to the House of Horrors!"

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 *

11:15 - 11:40 Smoking Behind the Supermarket 7-8

Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You

Plot Summary:

Sasaki, an overworked salaryman, finds a release of his daily tensions in the customer service of Yamada, a winsome, cheery supermarket cashier. One day, he finds himself working late, and, finding Yamada already done with work for the day, goes for a smoke. He sees a mysterious woman, "Tayama", who invites him to the smoking area behind the store.

12:05 - 12:55 Black Torch 7-8

Black Torch

Plot Summary:

Jiro Azuma is a teenage punk, trained in the art of the ninja, who has the incredible ability to talk to animals. Despite this, he was constantly bullied as a child for talking to animals; he could only find solace with other animals, such as his dog Nachi. One day, Jiro is led into the woods by some birds and encounters a gravely injured cat. He nurses the cat back to health, and the cat is shocked to find out that Jiro can understand him. The cat reveals himself as Rago of the Black Star of Doom, an immortal mononoke, or evil spirit. He reveals that he was attacked by other mononoke for refusing to help them. Later that night, Rago attempts to escape from Jiro's house, but they are attacked by one of the mononoke Rago encountered earlier. This mononoke kills Jiro by stabbing him through the chest with his immense claws. Feeling pity and indebted to Jiro for saving him earlier, Rago fuses with Jiro to give him a second chance at life. With their combined power, they kill the mononoke, but are then taken into custody by the Bureau of Espionage. The two later join the Bureau to stop more mononoke in the future.

12:55- 1:10 Club Announcements

Movies

Anime Magic

Music

Pop Culture

Conventions

Cosplay

Trailers

Video Games

1:10 - 2:00 Ghost in the Shell 7-8

Ghost in the Shell

Plot Summary:

Set in Japan in 2029, Motoko Kusanagi is a cyborg who leads an elite combat unit that includes fellow cyborg Batou. In a world connected by vast information networks, where cybernetic enhancement has increasingly blurred the distinction between humans and machines, Kusanagi seeks to establish a specialized force capable of responding proactively to emerging technological and security threats. At the same time, Daisuke Aramaki of the Ministry of Home Affairs is planning a similar organization and recruits Kusanagi and her team. Together, they form Public Security Section 9, an aggressive tactical unit that investigates cybercrime and terrorism. Their operations eventually draw them toward a mysterious unidentified hacker known as the Puppet Master, who can infiltrate cybernetic minds and manipulate people as unwitting agents.

2:00 - 2:25 Goodbye, Lara 7

Goodbye, Lara

Plot Summary:

Lara, a mermaid princess who is beloved by her father, the Sea King, and her sisters, enters into a forbidden love with a human prince and aspires to live with him on land. She drinks a potion created by Grace to become a human, only to be tricked into drinking a potion that turns her into bubbles. She vanishes into the sea and would only be reborn if she finds true love. Two hundred years later, Lara is resurrected in Lake Biwa, and she sets out to find her true love.

2:25 - 4:45 Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Movie)

Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

Plot Summary:

Cosmic Princess Kaguya follows Iroha, a hardworking high school student whose ordinary life changes when she meets Kaguya, a spirited runaway from the Moon. Together, they enter a dazzling virtual world to perform music and chase their dreams. Blending Japanese folklore with futuristic fantasy, this colorful adventure explores friendship, self-expression, and finding where you belong.

First Gripping Episode...

2026-10-13T00:00:00.000-05:00

BLOOD: Episode 1 - The Fourth

(A Morphic Original)

In Wallachia, 1846, an old fortress keeps its secrets behind rain-swept battlements and candlelit stone.

Night after night, Lord Vasari listens to the same delicate melody, unable—or unwilling—to sleep. The guards speak in whispers of “the third one.” A silent young valet watches from the shadows. And somewhere beyond the castle walls, beneath a cold and watchful moon, something is drawing near.

Who, or what, is the fourth?

Enter Lord Vasari’s castle, where every silence conceals a warning, every gaze suggests a hunter, and the darkness may be listening.

When the Rules No Longer Matter...

2026-10-12T00:00:00.000-05:00

Back to the Future

Flying the DeLorean Through 100 Years of History

A flying DeLorean drops into a hundred years of history. The first powered flight, a muddy battlefield, the pyramids, Woodstock, a Japanese station square, the Great Wall, a stadium packed with people. Some point, some cheer, some hit the dirt, and one old soldier just salutes.

Adventure, Magic, & Monsters all in one Song...

2026-10-11T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hanaarashi

Eve - 花嵐 (Flower Storm) Music Video

The main character's name is Tsuno-chan. The one sitting on Tsuno-chan's shoulder is named Kedama-chan. The girl with black hair is named Kobone-chan.

The Next Club Meeting is October 17, 2026...

2026-10-10T00:00:00.000-05:00

A N I M A T R I X N E T W O R K

We'll lead on the right path...

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 17, 2026

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.

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Small Clown Girl Might Be Strongest In The Verse...

2026-10-09T00:00:00.000-05:00

The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System

Born into a prestigious family of master swordsmen, Elymas Edvaughn’s future shatters when he awakens the so-called “defective” Heavy Knight class. Disowned and cast out, he regains memories of another life—and realizes this world mirrors a VR game he once mastered. Armed with knowledge no one else possesses, he sets out to rewrite his fate and prove the strength of the “weakest” class.

Things are about to heat up!

2026-10-08T23:31:00.000-05:00

HELLFLOWER

Season One | Episode 1

A peaceful village. A mysterious enemy. One night that changes everything. When darkness descends on Tamino, two boys are pulled into a fight far bigger than themselves.

One of the most amazing fight scenes in Anime...

2026-10-07T00:00:00.000-05:00

LEGEND of HEI 2

When the fighting is both inside and OUTSIDE the plane...

A Slice of Life...

2026-10-06T00:00:00.000-05:00

When 18-year-old art student Natsumi moves in with her carefree older cousin Hiroto Ikuta, together they find that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward in life.

The Hirayasumi anime begins in 2027.

Buy tickets here to attend the Exclusive Early Look at Episode 1 at Japan Society New York: https://buff.ly/jPKXta3

It's about time!

2026-10-05T00:00:00.000-05:00

Jonny Quest Live Action!

(Click to Watch on YouTube)

About 15 years ago, I recreated the opening title sequence for the greatest animated show ever on television. Like many, I have waited patiently for Hollywood to finally address the obvious need for a live-action JQ movie. With nothing on the horizon, I finally decided to create something on my own. Though JQ was obviously produced in color, I purposely chose to go with a black-and-white look in keeping with my earliest and fondest memory of watching Jonny Quest in our living room on our tiny black-and-white television. Like before, I claim no ownership of Jonny Quest, and this recreation of Episode One is just for fun and to show Those In Charge what it could possibly look like. Enjoy!

- Roger Evans

An Amazing Original Sci-Fi Adventure Movie...

2026-10-04T00:00:00.000-05:00

Kaina of the Great Snow Sea

[Ooyukiumi No Kaina]

Kaina of the Great Snow Sea (大雪海のカイナ, Ōyukiumi no Kaina) is an original Japanese anime television series created by Tsutomu Nihei and animated by Polygon Pictures to commemorate the studio's 40th anniversary. The series aired from January to March 2023 on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block. A manga adaptation with art by Itoe Takemoto was serialized in Kodansha's shōnen manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Sirius between February 2022 and June 2024. A sequel anime film titled Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage premiered in Japanese theaters in October 2023.

Kaina lives on a world covered in an organic membrane called the Canopy, created by massive Orbital Spire Trees. Far beneath the Canopy at the foot of the Orbital Spire Trees lies the endless Snow Sea, where Princess Ririha and her country of Atland struggle to survive against the cold and the rival nation of Valghia. When Ririha travels to the Canopy in a desperate bid to save her country, Kaina rescues her, setting in motion events that will lead the pair to travel the world to uncover its secrets.

This is the BEST Animated Movie of the Year, BUT...

2026-10-03T23:22:00.000-05:00

R.I.P. "Forgotten Island"

DreamWorks' Forgotten Island wound up being a massive flop, bringing in only $12 million opening weekend. Could this be a very bad sign for critically acclaimed ORIGINAL animated movies in an age of Hollywood consolidation? Oh, almost certainly...

A Grand Fantasy Story Unveiled!

2026-10-02T00:00:00.000-05:00

THE FAKE ALCHEMIST

As an indie hit that became a legendary sensation, surpassing 1 million copies in its commercial edition in Japan, this new monumental “isekai” finally gets a TV adaptation!

In the city-state of Orichalconia, a world where alchemy and magic are deeply rooted in the lives of the people, the reincarnated Paracelsus ekes out a living as an alchemist while hiding his “cheat skills”.

However, his life changes dramatically one day after he enters into a contract with a shaman slave-girl, Nora, and later meets Coco, an elf who has lost all four limbs and five senses.

To save Coco, what began as a rescue attempt in a small workshop gradually escalates into a battle involving alchemy and sorcery, space and even the gods themselves—

The curtain now rises on this story, filled to the brim with “everything fantasy”!

Interview "The Fake Alchemist" Jirō Sugiura & Umemaru