The Anime Club will meet on Thursday, November 8th at 5 p.m.

This month we have:

The Anime Club will meet on Thursday, October 11th at 5 p.m.

This month we have:

Xenosaga [TV-14] (Episodes 1 & 2)
Humankind stands on the brink of annihilation four millennia after abandoning Earth. Aboard the spacecraft Woglinde the human crew -- under assault by an alien foe known as the Gnosis -- fights for their lives while protecting a mysterious ancient monolith that the ruthless Gnosis will do anything to obtain. Enter the beautiful but treacherous battle android KOS-MOS, who may be humanity's savior … or its ruin.


Red Garden [TV-MA] (Episodes 2 & 3)
In this eerie anime series, four girls from a private boarding school get involved in a series of supernatural murders when they wake up one morning with no memories of the previous night. Soon, they're drawn to Central Park by red butterflies that only they can see. There, the girls are met by a woman who reveals that they're dead -- and that the only way they can return to their previous lives is by solving the mystery behind their deaths.

The Anime Club will meet on Thursday, September 13th at 5 p.m.

This month we have:

Innocent Venus [TV-14] (Episodes 1 & 2)
In the year 2010, world-wide Hyper Hurricanes have wiped out five billion people. In the wake of the devastation, a group known as Logos rises to power, taking control of most of Earth’s now-precious resources. To ensure their dominant position, Logos creates Phantom, an elite force called on to suppress renegades and rebellions. Now, Joe and Jin, two of Phantom’s best agents, have escaped with a mysterious girl who may hold the key to the planet’s future.


Air TV [TV-14] (Episodes 1 & 2)
Based on the hit video adventure game, this anime television series tells the story of Yukito Kunisaki, a wanderer on a quest for enlightenment and to find the legendary "girl in the sky." In his travels, Yukito meets Misuzu, an unusual girl who befriends him. As the mystical adventure unfolds, Yukito wonders whether his new friend is in fact the girl he's been searching for.

The Anime Club will meet on Thursday, August 9th at 5 p.m.

This month we have:

Madlax [TV-14] (Episode 1 & 2)
At first glance, female hired gun Madlax and naively unassuming student Margaret appear to have nothing in common. But they've recently discovered that their seemingly different lives cross at one deadly point. Now, they must uncover and solve a perplexing puzzle before the dark forces opposing them end their lives. Will the knowledge of their preordained doom -- and their self-imposed task -- bind them together or pull them apart?

Godannar [TV-MA Edited) (Episode 1)
Five years ago, as the Mimetic beasts laid waste to Japan, Go saved young Anna Aoi's life. Now, as the two prepare to march down the aisle, a new beast appears to summon Go into battle once more. But he's not going alone -- not if his blushing bride-to-be can help it. It's a honeymoon from hell as two stubborn mecha pilots bump heads and attempt to mate their robots' interlocking parts for the ultimate union of powers.

Gravion [TV-14] (Episode 1)
The Zeravire exist for one purpose: the annihilation of all living things in the entire universe. Now Earth is their new target, andonly the six Grand divas, combined to form the giant robot Gravion, have any hope of stopping them!

Meeting times and places:

Bells - Meet @ the Kells’ residence, 8 a.m.
Whitewright -  Meet @ the library, 8:15 a.m.

Those departing from Bells will go to the library to meet up with the rest -- even if you are driving on your own, please meet at the library at 8:15 so we can stay together. We will travel to the DART Bush Turnpike station located at1300 East President George Bush Turnpike (Bush Turnpike frontage road east of North Central Expressway and west of Plano Road). You can view a detailed map here. The Adam’s Mark Hotel is located between Pearl Station and St. Paul Station in Dallas.

We should arrive at the con and have our tickets by around 11:00 a.m. You can preview the con schedule  to see if there are any particular events you’d like to see. The dealer’s room (where stuff is for sale) closes at 6 p.m., so we will start our exit at 5 p.m. and depart by 6:00 at the latest.

After we return to the DART station, we will be going to the Genghis Grill located in front of Collin Creek Mall. They serve a “make your own” stir-fry – you’ll get to pick the meat, veggies, and sauce – and the chefs will stir fry it for you.

Our departure time at the con and how busy the restaurant is will affect our return time, but we should be back the Whitewright/Bells by around 9 p.m. If parent(s) want to call for an update but if their child doesn’t have a phone, you can call Chris at 903-821-7448.

Don’t Forget!

• You’ll need $35 payable at the convention door for your ticket.
• Either bring money for a snack at lunch, or you can bring your own – you can bring a backpack, waist pack, etc. We recommend not taking purses or totebags, as it’s difficult to keep up with them at a busy con. It’s much easier to keep up with something that stays with you.
• You’ll need $10 for dinner – this will be given to the adult chaperone at the beginning of the day, so it won’t be spent in the dealer’s room. J
• You must keep your con ID with you at all times (in most cases it’s a name badge); this is your pass into the various rooms at the convention, and if you lose it, you will have to pay for a replacement.
• You can bring a camera, but some parts of the con may restrict video/photos.
• Check out the FAQ on A-Kon’s website for more general “What’s a con like?” questions if you’ve never been before. Both adult chaperones have been to many sci fi/fantasy cons over the years and will also answer any questions you have, though some questions may have answers specific to A-Kon that we won’t be able to answer.

The summer anime program will be held on Thursday nights, 5 p.m. @ the library. Our schedule is:

June 14th
Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper [TV-PG] (Movie: 75 minutes)
A maniacal terrorist is wreaking havoc on the big city, and only pint-sized detective Conan Edogawa can save the day in this feature-length installment of the anime series "Case Closed." Early in his career, teenage gumshoe Conan was permanently shrunk to diminutive stature, but he has an enormous brain -- and he'll need all his sleuthing skills to thwart the bomber's dastardly plans.

June 21st
Solty Rei [TV-14] (Episodes: 1 - 6)
Solty Rei, an android with superhuman strength, has lost her memory in Dome Shell City, a futuristic world where the rich lord over the destitute. After saving his life, she is adopted by bounty hunter Roy Revant, and together they fight to uncover the truth behind the faceless corporations controlling society. Solty also helps Roy search for his lost daughter, but when Solty's secret comes out, Roy's loyalty is put to the test.

June 28th
Origin: Spirits of the Past [TV-ALL] (Movie: 94 minutes)
In the wake of a large-scale disaster that literally shatters the moon, plants -- not humans -- become the world's most intelligent life forms. So how will the landscape react now that a young boy has discovered a mysterious girl who's been in a state of suspended animation for 300 years? Keiichi Sugiyama directs this futuristic anime that explores the delicate interplay between man and his natural environment.

July 5th - No program

July 12th
MoonPhase [TV-PG] (Episodes: 1 - 5)
Working as a photographer for a magazine that runs stories about the occult takes Kohei Morioka to a castle in Germany, where he meets a young vampire and brings her back with him to Japan. The rest of this supernatural anime follows their hilarious experiences living together as unlikely roommates -- a situation made all that more entertaining especially since one of them is a creature of the night!

July 19th
Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy [TV-PG] (Episodes: 1 -2)
One year after goddess Belldandy emerged from Keiichi Morisato's mirror and promised to stay with him forever, a new threat to their happiness emerges, one that could end the contract between Belldandy and Keiichi.

UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie Season 3: Bride of Celestial Souls' Day [TV-MA Edited] (Episodes: 1 - 2)
The blessed day is drawing near for Valkyrie and Kazuto, but that doesn't mean things are all pretty flowers and over-priced cake. Oh, no! This wouldn't be UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie if there weren't a ship-load of problems to sort out before the happy couple can seal the deal.

July 26th
Diamond Daydreams [TV-PG] (Episodes 1 & 2)
Blending the romantic struggles of six female characters in pursuit of diamond daydreams, Bob Shirohata and Oiji Hiroi crafted this epic anime series set amid the wintry bitterness of Hokkaido, Japan. You'll get sucked into the chronicles of Atsuko Akanegi, who's dreading an arranged marriage to an insipid egotist, and Karin Shiraishi, an ailing schoolgirl with a case on her doctor.

009-1 [TV-MA Edited] (Episodes 1 & 4)
In an alternate reality where the Cold War never ended, sexy cyborg spy Mylene Hoffman undertakes daring secret missions on behalf of the Double Zero organization. This exciting anime adventure is based on the manga series by Shotaro Ishinomori. Mylene and three other cyborg agents navigate a labyrinthine world of intrigue full of explosions, betrayals and secret affairs of every sort.

The anime club sponsored by the Whitewright Public Library is planning a trip on June 2nd to A-Kon, a convention for anime and manga (Japanese animation and comics) fans.

What's at an anime convention? Events such as art shows, dealer's room (selling all sorts of anime-related merchandise and more), Q&A session with artists and voice actors, discussion panels on topics such as costuming, art and writing, and much more.

A single day pass is $35.00 (for age 13+, $15 for under 13) and includes a program book, e-newsletter, lanyard & goodie bag (generally filled with freebie items such as buttons and comics). This is payable to A-Kon at the door.

Teens wanting to attend do not have to be a member of the anime club nor have a library card, but a parent/guardian must complete a travel/medical release form and return it to the library by May 18th. A parent info sheet is also available (both are Word documents). This count will be used to determine transportation needs to get everyone to the Plano DART station, where we will board a Dart train to the Adam's Mark Hotel in downtown Dallas. If you are willing to chaperone and/or help with transportation, please contact the library.

For more information, contact the library at 903-364-2955 or email librarian@whitewright.lib.tx.us.

This month we have:

Kurau Phantom Memory [TV-14] (Episodes 1 & 2)
In the year 2053, Dr. Amami's research into new forms of energy takes a frightening turn. The Rynax rays he was studying invade the body of his 12-year-old daughter, Kurau, imbuing her with unearthly powers. As Amami struggles to find a way to cure his daughter, Kurau is targeted by those who want to use her new abilities for their own gain. This chilling tale of the future is one of anime's most indelible stories.

The Anime Club will meet on Thursday, April 12th at 5 p.m.

This month we have:

Moeyo Ken TV [TV-PG] (Episodes 1 & 2)
Set in an alternate version of the Meiji era, this wacky anime series follows Yuuko Kondou, Toshie Hijikata and Kaoru Okita, daughters of former members of the legendary samurai Shinsengumi team. Following in their fathers' footsteps, the three young women work to protect Japan from evil forces. But modern-day problems -- including a chronic lack of funds -- and surreal adversaries make the job much tougher than it was for their fathers.

There are also "extras" from Paniponi Dash! and Utawareumono, as well as an IGN.com interview with ADV's Alice Fulks