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Re-launch: Lovely Angels & Crazy Special Effects

Posted on November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 by Paul Kemner

November 10, 2002 West Toledo Branch Library – 1329 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo OH Schedule:6:40: Prelude: Your Moment of TokusatsuArrive early for a taste of anime’s cousin- the over-the-top special-efficts live action shows that rule Sunday mornings in Japan! 7:00 Greeting- Watching any good anime lately? Program: We’ll take a look at retro classic Dirty…

Land of the Lustrous- Feb 12 Meeting

Posted on February 9, 2020March 8, 2020 by Paul Kemner

Land of the Lustrous (2017) In the far future, when humans are extinct, living gemstones defend themselves against the Lunarians, who harvest them for jewelry. Phos is made of soft and brittle mineral, and is not useful for battling the Lunarians. The youngest of the gems, it’s only been 300 years since Phos arose from…

Planetes – January 8 Meeting

Posted on December 30, 2019February 8, 2020 by Paul Kemner

Planetes (2003) is an award-winning science fiction series, known for its realism, character-driven stories, and political/sociological themes. Most anime SF tends to be Space Opera– war stories, westerns, or other genres transplanted to a space setting. Planetes is more Hard-SF– making the science and tech plausible and give some thought to what effects that tech…

Satoshi Kon – the Illusionist – Wed July 17, 7:00pm

Posted on July 6, 2019August 11, 2019 by Paul Kemner

Kon wrote and directed four movies and a TV series before his tragic death. His highly-acclaimed work has been described as “gritty, intense, and at times even nightmarish,” with themes of obsession and illusion vs reality. We’ll check them out, discussing themes, styles, and what makes them worth watching, ending with an open discussion.

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