Akemeshite Omedetou Gozaimasu!

Yes indeed, JAFWA welcomes you back from the Festive Season for a hot new season of anime screenings in 2026.
We hope you are rested and readied for this Saturday.

This week’s JAFWA screening is mostly new regular items, as voted for by our faithful attendees. Though we must confess that some of the items in the program are so fresh and new that at the time of writing this that they have not yet screened in Japan. As such they won’t be ready for screening at JAFWA this week so we have added were going add a movie to fill the gap this week, but now it will have to be something else.
Even so, there are still a couple of items that may not be ready for this week, so be prepared to expect a hopefully pleasant surprise.

In our expected program we start the night off with the most popular title from the last survey, the story of a combat robot who wants to be a normal family with its two mad scientist ‘parents’.
Then we have the travel story that hadn’t quite finished last year, as over two episodes the protagonist greets the New Year in far flung corners of Japan.
After the Dinner Break it seems people are eager for a spurned princess to lay into some corrupt nobles and deliver a beatdown.
Then a somewhat sad movie showing a somewhat fictionalised account of the real life Himeyuri students in war-torn Okinawa. There will be a last minute change of plans. You will find out Saturday.
After the Late Break we hope to start the next season of supernatural fighting from combat exorcists. But if it is not yet available we will repeat the most recent prior episode.
Then what happens if an absolute king is reincarnated in a magic world and must deal with growing up once more.
And we end the night with the first episode of the last season of violent people seeking stolen gold shortly after the Russo-Japanese war of 1905. But if this episode is not yet available we will repeat the most recent prior episode. But whatever happens it won’t be as extreme as the OAV we screened in December.

Anime is going mainstream. Last year at the cinemas has been the “Demon Slayer” movie, followed by the “Chainsaw Man” movie, and then the “Jujitsu Kaisen” movie. Soon this year there will be a “Gundam” movie Life is wonderful for anime fans.

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.

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday January 10^th, 2026.

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

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 January 10^th 2026 — JAFWA’s first screening upon returning in 2026!
• Thursday January 15^th 2026 — Missed out on the Mamoru Hosoda retrospective – its back!
• From Thursday January 29^th 2026 — In assorted cinemas Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt.
• From Thursday February 5^th 2026 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.
• Weekend May 9-10^th 2026 — Local artists celebrate at Tokyo Alley 10th Anniversary at Perth Convention and Exhibition Center.

Synopses

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No JAFWA screening until Saturday 10^th January 2026!

Tis the week of Christmas
and TV station SBS World movies is giving JAFWA a great Christmas present by screening various Studio Ghibli movies. So far I have spotted “The Red Turtle”, “The Boy and the Heron”, “Ponyo”, “Spirited Away” and “The Secret World of Arrietty” in the TV listings. Stay tuned by tuning in.

Merry Christmas and prepare for a Happy New Year!

Stay healthy safe and cool for the next few weeks!

I will slowly tease the expected program in the weeks to come.

If you strongly feel that JAFWA is neglecting certain well-deserving anime, 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 already has dibs on it.

Remember – SBS World movies TV channel is showing Studio Ghibli movies.

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday January 10^th, 2026.

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

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 January 10^th 2026 — JAFWA’s first screening upon returning in 2026!
• Thursday January 15^th 2026 — Missed out on the Mamoru Hosoda retrospective – its back!
• From Thursday February 5^th 2026 — Mamoru Hosoda’s latest masterpiece film Scarlet.
• Weekend May 9-10^th 2026 — Local artists celebrate at Tokyo Alley 10th Anniversary at Perth Comvention and Exhibition Center.

JAFWA has managed to achieve another year of anime in 2025!
Our regular program is now complete, apart from the last 4 episodes of “Zatsu Tabi“, which will be screened alongside the new program in January 2026.
However, before we take a break for the Summer Holiday season, JAFWA has one last special, irregular screening this Saturday (lucky you), to keep our dear attendees going over the Festive Season Break before we all return refreshed and revived in 2026, on January 10^th.

This week’s JAFWA screening contains a bunch of interesting items – some favourites from yesteryear, some new stuff that we haven’t previously found room in the program for, some Christmas related episodes, and some episodes that don’t share Christmas cheer. A little something for most people. Enjoy!

We start the night off with anime from the earliest days of JAFWA, the gender switching “Ranma 1/2” and its romantic and martial arts hijinks.
Then we follow a pair of police officers as they deal with the quirky characters in their Tokyo patrol area as they quest to keep peace and ensure a happy Christmas.
But have you ever wondered how Santa manages to deliver all those presents without a full-time staff giving support, and yet this staff will need to be trained.
Then a short movie designed to promote a Panasonic pavilion.
Followed by a long OAV episode, set earlier in the chronology of “Re: Zero”.
And we end the night with a couple of bonus episodes of violent people seeking stolen gold shortly after the Russo-Japanese war of 1905. These are chapters from the original manga that were never permitted in the original TV anime. (The translations of the original manga are in the JAFWA library)

Anime is going mainstream. This year at the cinemas has been the “Demon Slayer” movie, followed by the “Chainsaw Man” movie, and now the “Jujitsu Kaisen” movie. Lfe is wonderful for anime fans.

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.

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday December 13^th, 2025.

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

Doors Open before Screening:~5:00 PM

Program Finishes:~10:40 PM

Comment on our FB page.

Dates of Interest

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

• From Thursday December 4^th 2025 — Movie length sequel to what we have watched at JAFWA. Jujitsu Kaisen: Execution at assorted cinemas. Check to see if sessions are subbed or dubbed.
• 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.
• 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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Know that this is the final week of screening in November. The final week of regular screening in 2025. How time flies when you are having a good time at JAFWA. After this week there is only the special, irregular screening of December 13^th (lucky you), before we take a Festive Season Break before returning refreshed and revived in 2026, on January 10^th.

But worry not about the finality of the Saturday’s JAFWA screening. For you know that the best episodes of a series are often the last ones.
We will have the last preview episode of 2025 this week, embracing the topical points of training AI, robotics and what constitutes a healthy family life.
Then during the Dinner Break we will have a Survey to help decide what goes into the program next year. Please be involved, engaged and choose wisely.
And along with the Door Prizes, 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.

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?

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.

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday November 29^th, 2025.

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

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:

• Sunday 16^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.
• From Thursday December 4^th 2025 — Movie length sequel to what we have watched 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.
• 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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November continues in full swing as Spring made its definite appearance last week. It makes us even consider that soon we may need to bring out the Sun Disactivator.
It is good to see such a healthy bunch turning up at JAFWA, even going as far as following the Yoitsu exercise regimen, though being merely human nobody got past the ear stretches. I was kind of hoping some non-humans might have come along. Perhaps this week?

With the Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective soon to screen at Luna Leederville, JAFWA has scored some free double passes, to be used as Prizes. We already have two lucky winners from last week, Harper and Andrew, and the final two double passes will be selected from amongst our membership this week.

This week at JAFWA we have most of our usual delightful program, but “Zatsu Tabi” is skipping this week so that we can screen a second episode of “Solo Leveling”. This week’s preview episode involves a reluctant detective with supernatural assistants in old-time Tokyo trying to solve a baffling crime spree.

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 15^th, 2025.

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

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.
• 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.
• 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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