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It's hot this summer, so come join us for
some cool anime! Watch D'Eon and Ghost in the Shell
as more of the chilling plots unfold, visit the beach with the
cute girls of Strawberry Marshmallow, find out more about
the cold-blooded Illiya in Fate/Stay Night, and refresh your
imagination in bath house of Spirited Away. We'll also see
the exciting conclusion of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
which finally explains what the series was about! (Understanding is
left as an exercise for the viewer.)
As always, many thanks to the Santa Clara
City Library for hosting our meetings in nicely air-conditioned
rooms with excellent video projection systems! This month, we're
in the Cedar Room, which is the smaller one closer to the restrooms.
All times are approximate, so try to be early!
*Content of some shows NOT appropriate for all audiences!
12:30
Le Chevalier D'Eon #14
*
(Subtitled, Supernatural Intrigue)
"The Briefcase of Robert Wood" - Maximilien
needs Lia's soul to reincarnate the Royal Psalms and attacks
D'Eon using magic. A dinner party with the queen provides an
opportunity for the French secret agents to try to copy England's
secret diplomatic plans.
— Subtitled by
ADV Films
12:55
Ghost in the Shell SAC 2nd Gig #19
*
(Subtitled, Sci-Fi / Cyber-Action)
"Chain Reaction" - The refugees, switching from
suicide bombing to non-lethal tactics for the moment, cause a massive
blackout and declare Dejima to be an autonomous region. Meanwhile,
the refugees are also smuggling weapons, which could either deter or
escalate violence.
— Subtitled by
Bandai Entertainment
13:25
Fate/Stay Night #14
*
(Subtitled, Fantasy / Drama)
"The End of the Ideal" - Saber, Rin, and Archer
head to Illya's mansion to rescue Shirou knowing that Illya controls
the Servant Hercules. This may be Archer's chance to show why he's
a legendary hero.
— Subtitled by
Geneon Animation
13:55
Strawberry Marshmallow #7
*
(Subtitled, Random Comedic Cuteness)
Tired of Miu's video camera, Nobue offers to
take the girls to the beach in exchange for an end to the
filming. The strategy predictably fails, but the girls still enjoy
their "Beach Trip".
— Subtitled by
Geneon Animation
14:20
Abunai! Break time!
Chill out with fellow anime viewers, and
maybe even win some cool prizes!
15:10
Spirited Away
(Subtitled, Fantasy Adventure)
Chihiro is a noisy ten-year-old who finds herself
in a strange world with a bath resort for supernatural spirits.
When her parents are turned into pigs, Chihiro must find a way to
get them back from Yubaba the witch without becoming bacon herself.
— Subtitled by
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
17:10
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya #6? #14? #13!
*
(Subtitled, Sci-Fi / Comedy)
"The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya VI" -
This episode concludes the story of the founding of the S.O.S-dan.
It's time to find out the meaning of future-Asahina's "Snow White"
clue and perhaps resolve the mystery of why Haruhi chose Kyon
to be in the club even though he is not an alien, time traveler,
or esper like the others.
— Subtitled by
Bandai Entertainment Ultra-Director Haruhi Suzumiya
