Event Afternoon before JAFWA Screening

JAFWA has the hall from about 1PM to 4:30PM, where it is make our own amusement time.

We hope to invite Special Guests the Perth Linux Users Group to show us how to liberate ourselves from the shackles of Microsoft Windows and embrace the elegance of Linux on our personal computers. So if you have an old laptop or PC that you wish to revive the O/S, bring it along on the afternoon of Saturday 22^nd.

Other than PLUG, does anyone want hall space for nerf gun battles? Bring your own ping-pong? Table top games? Does anybody have their own game machine and games they want their fellow JAFWAites to play? JAFWA will bring out the projector and screen. I am not certain we have access to the outdoor area, but we will try to keep you off the streets.
In the past people have brought along video games and the hardware to play them, and sewing machines for cosplay creating. What do you want to do? Just so long as it is fun, sufficiently legal, not too immoral, and we don’t scuff the floor of the Hall.

After the Event Afternoon Screening on the evening of Saturday, November 22^nd 2025

How fast the year is passing! It tends to do that while you are having a good time at JAFWA. Also, the Perth edition of the annual Japan Film Festival is under way.
Our winners for the double passes to the Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective at Luna Leederville, have been selected. Allow us to congratulate Harper, Andrew, Michael and Glenn. May they enjoy the movie of their choice.
Believe it or not, the “Chainsaw Man” movie is still at the cinemas, with what seems to be a longer time at the cinemas than the “Demon Slayer” movie. What will happen when the “Jujitsu Kaisen” movies comes out?

This week at JAFWA we are nearing the end of most of our current regular program, ready for a fresh start in 2026. After tonight we will have to pause “Dr Stone”. because the final cour of the final season won’t screen until some time later in 2026. Can you wait that long?
We will have a preview preview episode this week to embrace the spirit of the coming festive season, where making a wish to Santa first requires violently hunting him down from where he is hiding.

If you would like to showcase the anime that holds great meaning and value to you, please offer to sponsor a night of JAFWA and screen your favourites. If you don’t want to sponsor an entire night like both Lindsay and Elliot did previously, there is the other scheme for our signed up members. On the night nearest your birthday, as Greg and Sally did, you can nominate something to play during the Dinner Break (limited to 30 minutes max). You may have to help us source this material, so plan and inform us in advance please.
Note that Feb 14, 2026 is already reserved.

And there is the end of year irregular screening to consider. What do you want to see in it?

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday November 22^nd, 2025.

All items in the original Japanese language with English subtitles. With assistance from a grant from and

5:15pm	Dr Stone season 4 “Science Future”	Ep 24/36	(temporary halt)
5:40pm	Secret of the Silent Witch	Ep 11/13
6:05pm	Zatsu Tabi	Ep 8/12
6:30pm	dinner break, with possibly interesting stuff
7:15pm	door prize drawing, and announcements
7:30pm	365 Days to the Wedding	Ep 11/12
7:55pm	Mashle, Magic and Muscles	Ep 11/12
8:20pm	SAO: Gun Gale Online season 2	Ep 10/12	(v)
8:45pm	SANDA	Ep 1	(v) (preview)
9:10pm	Late Break
9:20pm	Solo Leveling part 2	Ep 12/13	(v)
9:45pm	Akiba Maid War	Ep 11/12	(v)
10:10pm	DanDaDan part b	Ep 11/12	(v)

Doors Open before Screening:~5:00 PM

Program Finishes:~10:45 PM

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Dates of Interest

Barring a resurgence of COVID-19 pestilence, these fannish events of interest are scheduled to happen:

• Sunday 18^th to Wednesday 26^th November 2025, — The Annual Perth Japan Film Festival in Perth held at Palace Cinemas Raine Square.
• Saturday November 22^nd 2025, 13:00->16:45 — Before the JAFWA screening we have the hall for an afternoon of make your own fun.
• Tuesday November 25^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective Summer Wars in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• Sunday November 30^th 2025, 9:30AM-13:00 — Collector Zone Toy & Hobby Fair at ECU Sport & Fitness Centre, Joondalup, 22/270 Joondalup Dr, Joondalup WA 6027.
• Tuesday December 2^nd 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective Wolf Children in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• From Thursday December 4^th 2025 — Movie length sequel to what we have watchd at JAFWA. Jujitsu Kaisen: Execution at assorted cinemas. Check to see if sessions are subbed or dubbed.
• Saturday December 6^th 2025 — JAFWA doing a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Cannington. Come enjoy sausage in a bun from your favourite anime clubbers.
• Tuesday December 9^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• From Thursday December 11^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.
• Saturday December 13^th 2025 — JAFWA’s final screening of the year will be an irregular program – What do you want shown that evening?
• Monday December 15^th 2025, 6:30PM — Luna Monday double feature at Leederville – “Princess Mononoke” and “Laputa: Castle in the Sky” Japanese language, English subtitles, 15 minute intermission between the two movies.
• Saturday January 10^th 2026 — JAFWA’s first screening upon returning in 2026!
• From Thursday February 5^th 2026 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.

Synopses

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Continued…

Welcome to the month of November! Spring is nearing its end and this is the month where JAFWA traditionally tries to wrap up the current program so that we can start the New year with a fresh set of anime. Me, I just wonder how the decade has passed so quickly. The good times pass too quickly.

With the Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective soon to screen at Luna Leederville, JAFWA is looking to score some free double passes, to be used as Door Prizes. You have to attend to win them!

This week at JAFWA we have our usual delightful program, as well as a preview episode. Japan produces so much anime it is difficult for JAFWA to even screen a representative sample, but this week’s preview episode may be even stretching the definition of anime – it started life as a South Korean web-toon and manhwa, was properly animated as a Original Net Animation (an OAV released directly to the internet) by a Chinese studio, dubbed into Japanese language, then subtitled with English.

If you would like to showcase the anime that holds great meaning and value to you, please offer to sponsor a night of JAFWA and screen your favourites. If you don’t want to sponsor an entire night like both Lindsay and Elliot did previously, there is the other scheme for our signed up members. On the night nearest your birthday, as Greg and Sally did, you can nominate something to play during the Dinner Break (limited to 30 minutes max). You may have to help us source this material, so plan and inform us in advance please.
Note that Feb 14, 2026 is already reserved.

And there is the end of year irregular screening to consider. What do you want to see in it?

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday November 8^th, 2025.

All items in the original Japanese language with English subtitles. With assistance from a grant from and

5:15pm	Dr Stone season 4 “Science Future”	Ep 22/36
5:40pm	Secret of the Silent Witch	Ep 9/13
6:05pm	Who Made me a Princess?	Ep 1	(preview)
6:30pm	dinner break, with possibly interesting stuff
7:15pm	door prize drawing, and announcements
7:30pm	Zatsu Tabi	Ep 7/12
7:55pm	365 Days to the Wedding	Ep 9/12
8:20pm	Mashle, Magic and Muscles	Ep 9/12
8:45pm	SAO: Gun Gale Online season 2	Ep 8/12	(v)
9:10pm	Late Break
9:20pm	Solo Leveling part 2	Ep 9/13	(v)
9:45pm	Akiba Maid War	Ep 9/12	(v)
10:10pm	DanDaDan part b	Ep 9/12	(v)

Doors Open before Screening:~5:00 PM

Program Finishes:~10:45 PM

Comment on our FB page.

Dates of Interest

Barring a resurgence of COVID-19 pestilence, these fannish events of interest are scheduled to happen:

• Monday November 10^th 2025, 6:30PM — Luna Monday double feature at Leederville – “Tokyo Godfathers” and “Paprika” Japanese language, English subtitles, 15 minute intermission between the two movies. Satoshi Kon goodness.
• Sunday 18^th to Wednesday 26^th November 2025, — The Annual Perth Japan Film Festival in Perth held at Palace Cinemas Raine Square.
• Tuesday November 25^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective Summer Wars in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• Sunday November 30^th 2025, 9:30AM-13:00 — Collector Zone Toy & Hobby Fair at ECU Sport & Fitness Centre, Joondalup, 22/270 Joondalup Dr, Joondalup WA 6027.
• Tuesday December 2^nd 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective Wolf Children in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• Saturday December 6^th 2025 — JAFWA doing a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Cannington. Come enjoy sausage in a bun from your favourite anime clubbers.
• Tuesday December 9^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• From Thursday December 11^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.
• Saturday December 13^th 2025 — JAFWA’s final screening of the year will be an irregular program – What do you want shown that evening?
• Monday December 15^th 2025, 6:30PM — Luna Monday double feature at Leederville – “Princess Mononoke” and “Laputa: Castle in the Sky” Japanese language, English subtitles, 15 minute intermission between the two movies.
• Saturday January 10^th 2026 — JAFWA’s first screening upon returning in 2026!
• From Thursday February 5^th 2026 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.

Synopses

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Continued…

JAFWA returns to Normal Hours (5:15PM -> 10:40PM) from October

The month of October is over already!?! At least we can expect our Monthly Survey during the Dinner Break where you can bias the program choices, especially if you get a large enough voting block. Wield your power wisely!
And there is JAFWA‘s monthly Member’s Prize afterwards. Make certain that your membership is up to date, for the possibility of great prizes await.
We are no longer in Winter Hours so JAFWA starts at 5PM!

With the Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective soon to screen at Luna Leederville, JAFWA is looking to score some free double passes, to be used as Door Prizes. You have to attend to win them!

Even though we will have double “Dr Stone” goodness, we have room for a preview episode for this week’s JAFWA program and survey, which will be an example of “Hell hath no Fury like a scorned woman”, or at least fiancee.

If you would like to showcase the anime that holds great meaning and value to you, please offer to sponsor a night of JAFWA and screen your favourites. If you don’t want to sponsor an entire night like both Lindsay and Elliot did previously, there is the other scheme for our signed up members. On the night nearest your birthday, as Greg and Sally did, you can nominate something to play during the Dinner Break (limited to 30 minutes max). You may have to help us source this material, so plan and inform us in advance please.
Note that Feb 14, 2026 is already reserved.

And there is the end of year irregular screening to consider. What do you want to see in it?

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday October 25^th, 2025.

All items in the original Japanese language with English subtitles. With assistance from a grant from and

5:15pm	Dr Stone season 4 “Science Future”	Ep 20/36
5:40pm	Dr Stone season 4 “Science Future”	Ep 21/36
6:05pm	May I Ask for One Final Thing?	Ep 1	(preview)
6:30pm	dinner break, with possibly interesting stuff
7:15pm	door prize drawing, and announcements
7:30pm	Secret of the Silent Witch	Ep 8/13
7:55pm	365 Days to the Wedding	Ep 8/12
8:20pm	Mashle, Magic and Muscles	Ep 8/12
8:45pm	SAO: Gun Gale Online season 2	Ep 7/12	(v)
9:10pm	Late Break
9:20pm	Solo Leveling part 2	Ep 8/13	(v)
9:45pm	Akiba Maid War	Ep 8/12	(v)
10:10pm	DanDaDan part b	Ep 8/12	(v)

Doors Open before Screening:~5:00 PM

Program Finishes:~10:45 PM

Comment on our FB page.

Dates of Interest

Barring a resurgence of COVID-19 pestilence, these fannish events of interest are scheduled to happen:

• From Thursday October 23^rd 2025 — For the fans of “Chainsaw Man” seen at JAFWA comes the next story arc as a theatrical movie – Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc at assorted cinemas. As always check to see if a particular session is Japanese language with English subs, or (shudder) dubbed into English.
• Monday November 10^th 2025, 6:30PM — Luna Monday double feature at Leederville – “Tokyo Godfathers” and “Paprika” Japanese language, English subtitles, 15 minute intermission between the two movies. Satoshi Kon goodness.
• Sunday 18^th to Wednesday 26^th November 2025, — The Annual Perth Japan Film Festival in Perth held at Palace Cinemas Raine Square.
• Tuesday November 25^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective Summer Wars in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• Saturday November 30^th 2025, 9AM-12:00 — Nexus Toy and Collectors Fair at 34 Kent St, East Victoria Park WA.
• Tuesday December 2^nd 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective Wolf Children in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• Saturday December 6^th 2025 — JAFWA doing a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Cannington. Come enjoy sausage in a bun from your favourite anime clubbers.
• Tuesday December 9^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• Saturday December 13^th 2025 — JAFWA’s final screening of the year will be an irregular program – What do you want shown that evening?
• Monday December 15^th 2025, 6:30PM — Luna Monday double feature at Leederville – “Princess Mononoke” and “Laputa: Castle in the Sky” Japanese language, English subtitles, 15 minute intermission between the two movies.
• Saturday January 10^th 2026 — JAFWA’s first screening upon returning in 2026!
• From Thursday February 5^th 2026 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.

Synopsis

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Continued…

JAFWA returns to Normal Hours (5:15PM -> 10:30PM) in October

The month of October is upon us already! You know that JAFWA has a good program when the the year rushes by so fast. Remember that as the seasons change, this week JAFWA starts an hour later, at 5PM!

This week’s program will include a preview item that may be a little cyberpunky, a genre that has not graced our screen for quite a while.

If you would like to showcase the anime that holds great meaning and value to you, please offer to sponsor a night of JAFWA and screen your favourites. If you don’t want to sponsor an entire night like both Lindsay and Elliot did previously, there is the other scheme for our signed up members. On the night nearest your birthday, as Greg and Sally did, you can nominate something to play during the Dinner Break (limited to 30 minutes max). You may have to help us source this material, so plan and inform us in advance please.
Note that Feb 14, 2026 is already reserved.

And there is the end of year irregular screening to consider. What do you want to see in it?

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday October 11^th, 2025.

All items in the original Japanese language with English subtitles. With assistance from a grant from and

5:15pm	Dr Stone season 4 “Science Future”	Ep 18/35
5:40pm	Secret of the Silent Witch	Ep 6/13
6:05pm	Zatsu Tabi	Ep 5/12
6:30pm	dinner break, with possibly interesting stuff
7:15pm	door prize drawing, and announcements
7:30pm	Your Forma	Ep 1	(preview)
7:55pm	365 Days to the Wedding	Ep 6/12
8:20pm	Mashle, Magic and Muscles	Ep 6/12
8:45pm	SAO: Gun Gale Online season 2	Ep 5/12	(v)
9:10pm	Late Break
9:20pm	Solo Leveling part 2	Ep 6/13	(v)
9:45pm	Akiba Maid War	Ep 6/12	(v)
10:10pm	DanDaDan part b	Ep 6/12	(v)

Doors Open before Screening:~5:00 PM

Program Finishes:~10:45 PM

Comment on our FB page.

Dates of Interest

Barring a resurgence of COVID-19 pestilence, these fannish events of interest are scheduled to happen:

• Saturday October 11^th 2025, 9AM-12:00 — Nexus Toy and Collectors Fair at 34 Kent St, East Victoria Park WA.
• Saturday October 11^th 2025, 10AM-4PM — Tokyo Market 5 at State Theatre Centre of Western Australia.
• Saturday October 11^th 2025, — JAFWA returns to Normal hours, starting after 5PM.
• Saturday 11^th to Sunday 12^th October 2025, 9AM-4PM — Anime in the Valley – Spring Edition! Where the Blossoms Bloom and the Cosplay Slays! At the Swan Settlers Market.
• From Thursday October 23^rd 2025 — For the fans of “Chainsaw Man” seen at JAFWA comes the next story arc as a theatrical movie – Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc at assorted cinemas. As always check to see if a particular session is Japanese language with English subs, or (shudder) dubbed into English.
• Monday November 10^th 2025, 6:30PM — Luna Monday double feature at Leederville – “Tokyo Godfathers” and “Paprika” Japanese language, English subtitles, 15 minute intermission between the two movies. Satoshi Kon goodness.
• Sunday 18^th to Wednesday 26^th November 2025, — The Annual Perth Japan Film Festival in Perth held at Palace Cinemas Raine Square.
• Tuesday November 25^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective Summer Wars in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• Sunday November 30^th 2025, 9:30AM-13:00 — Collector Zone Toy & Hobby Fair at ECU Sport & Fitness Centre, Joondalup, 22/270 Joondalup Dr, Joondalup WA 6027.
• Tuesday December 2^nd 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective Wolf Children in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• Saturday December 6^th 2025 — JAFWA doing a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Cannington. Come enjoy sausage in a bun from your favourite anime clubbers.
• Tuesday December 9^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in 4K at Luna Leederville.
• From Thursday December 11^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.
• Saturday December 13^th 2025 — JAFWA’s final screening of the year will be an irregular program – What do you want shown that evening?
• Monday December 15^th 2025, 6:30PM — Luna Monday double feature at Leederville – “Princess Mononoke” and “Laputa: Castle in the Sky” Japanese language, English subtitles, 15 minute intermission between the two movies.
• Saturday January 10^th 2026 — JAFWA’s first screening upon returning in 2026!
• From Thursday February 5^th 2026 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.

Synopses

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Continued…

JAFWA concludes September (Winter Hours:- 4:15PM -> 9:45PM)

The Spring Solstice has occurred and now the Sun surpasses the Night, and it is undeniable that Spring has arrived. The Sakura is blooming just up the road from our screening place. This being Western Australia we here at JAFWA are hoping for fair Spring weather this weekend – no backsliding into Winter nor front-sliding into Summer. This will be the last week that we observe Winter Hours this year. We are bringing the Sun Disactivator out of storage just in case.

But don’t forget that this week is also the final week of this month of September. As such expect our Monthly Survey during the Dinner Break where you can bias the program choices, especially if you get a large enough voting block. Wield your power wisely!
And there is the monthly Member’s Prize afterwards. Make certain that your membership is up to date, for the possibility of great prizes await.

In time for the Survey, this week’s program will include a preview item that may be a bit difficult to describe. But it is from the revived Kyoto Animation studios so their track record suggests that you can trust it. Even with the bait and switch within the introduction.

If you would like to showcase the anime that holds great meaning and value to you, please offer to sponsor a night of JAFWA and screen your favourites. If you don’t want to sponsor an entire night like both Lindsay and Elliot did previously, there is the other scheme for our signed up members. On the night nearest your birthday, as Greg and Sally did, you can nominate something to play during the Dinner Break (limited to 30 minutes max). You may have to help us source this material, so plan and inform us in advance please.
Note that Feb 14, 2026 is already reserved.

And there is the end of year irregular screening to consider. What do you want to see in it? Actually, we may already have too many suggestions.

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday September 27^th, 2025.

All items in the original Japanese language with English subtitles. With assistance from a grant from and

4:15pm	Dr Stone season 4 “Science Future”	Ep 17/24
4:40pm	Secret of the Silent Witch	Ep 5/?
5:05pm	City the animation	Ep 1	(preview)
5:30pm	dinner break, with possibly interesting stuff
6:15pm	door prize drawing, and announcements
6:30pm	Zatsu Tabi	Ep 4/12
6:55pm	365 Days to the Wedding	Ep 5/12
7:20pm	Mashle, Magic and Muscles	Ep 5/12
7:45pm	SAO: Gun Gale Online season 2	Ep 4/12	(v)
8:10pm	Late Break
8:20pm	Solo Leveling part 2	Ep 5/13	(v)
8:45pm	Akiba Maid War	Ep 5/12	(v)
9:10pm	DanDaDan part b	Ep 5/12	(v)

Doors Open before Screening:~4:00 PM

Program Finishes:~9:45 PM

Comment on our FB page.

Dates of Interest

Barring a resurgence of COVID-19 pestilence, these fannish events of interest are scheduled to happen:

• online May through September 2025 — Japanese Film Festival streaming movies.
• From September 8^th to 21^st 2025 — If you happen to travel down South in this month, you can attend events in Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Dunsborough, Harvey, and Collie. South West Japan Festival 2025.
  
  
• From Thursday September 11^th 2025 — The long awaited last season starts with Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Infinity Castle will be appearing at various cinemas, in both subbed and dubbed versions. Choose wisely.
• Saturday October 4^th 2025, 10AM-3PM — The Australia-Japan Society of WA (Inc) is having an Open Day when JAFWA is not screening. Enjoy the entertainment! Take part in the fun activities! Try the yummy food! At Tuart College in Tuart Hill.
• Saturday October 11^th 2025, 9AM-12:00 — Nexus Toy and Collectors Fair at 34 Kent St, East Victoria Park WA.
• Saturday October 11^th 2025, 10AM-4PM — Tokyo Market 5 at State Theatre Centre of Western Australia.
  
• Saturday October 11^th 2025, — JAFWA returns to Summer hours.
• Saturday 11^th to Sunday 12^th October 2025, 9AM-4PM — Anime in the Valley – Spring Edition! Where the Blossoms Bloom and the Cosplay Slays! At the Swan Settlers Market.
• From Thursday October 23^rd 2025 — For the fans of “Chainsaw Man” seen at JAFWA comes the next story arc as a theatrical movie – Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc at assorted cinemas. As always check to see if a particular session is Japanese language with English subs, or (shudder) dubbed into English.
• Monday November 10^th 2025, 6:30PM — Luna Monday double feature at Leederville – “Tokyo Godfathers” and “Paprika” Japanese language, English subtitles, 15 minute intermission between the two movies. Satoshi Kon goodness.
• Sunday 18^th to Wednesday 26^th November 2025, — The Annual Perth Japan Film Festival in Perth held at Palace Cinemas Raine Square.
• From Thursday December 11^th 2025 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.
• Saturday December 13^th 2025 — JAFWA’s final screening of the year will be an irregular program – What do you want shown that evening?
• Monday December 15^th 2025, 6:30PM — Luna Monday double feature at Leederville – “Princess Mononoke” and “Laputa: Castle in the Sky” Japanese language, English subtitles, 15 minute intermission between the two movies.

Synopsis

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Continued…