Screening of Saturday 24th August 2024

Screening on the evening of Saturday, August 24^th 2024

We honour our dedicated members who braved last Saturday’s inclement weather to enjoy a night of anime. Surely winter can’t last much longer? Though I expect all die-hard anime otaku to come see the final episode of “Apothecary Diaries” first season this week. And don’t forget to prepare for the Event Afternoon on the week after this one.

This week JAFWA has managed to fit in a couple of new preview episodes, one where it turns out that there can be an advantage in having too much muscles when attending magic school, and the other about fitting in a post-human world.

For those of you who are interested, the Japanese Film Festival has gone from showing a series of Japanese movies online, to now showing TV episodes.

If you don’t want to sponsor an entire night like Lindsay did in March, and the one coming in November, there is the other scheme for our signed up members. On the night nearest your birthday, 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 in advance please.

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

Expected program for the evening of Saturday August 24^th, 2024.

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

4:15pm	‘Tis Time for Torture, Princess	Ep 3/12
4:40pm	Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End	Ep 15/26
5:05pm	Mashle: Magic and Muscles	Ep 1	(preview)
5:30pm	dinner break, with possibly interesting stuff
6:15pm	door prize drawing, and announcements
6:30pm	The Apothecary Diaries	Ep 24/24	(final)
6:55pm	Spice and Wolf	Ep 11/25
7:20pm	Bye Bye Earth	Ep 1	(preview)
7:25pm	Go! Go! Loser Ranger!	Ep 3/12
8:10pm	Late Break
8:15pm	KonoSuba (season 3)	Ep 8/11	(?)
8:40pm	Witch and Beast	Ep 9/12	(v)
9:05pm	Undead Unluck	Ep 23/24	(v)

Doors Open before Screening:~4:00 PM

Program Finishes:~9:45 PM

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Dates of Interest

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

• Thursday August 22^nd to Wednesday August 28^the 2024, — Luna Leederville and other cinemas screening Ghost in the Shell 2 Innocence’s 20th Anniversary.
• Sunday August 25^th 2024, ~9AM to 1PM — Collectors Zone – Toy & Hobby Fair at ECU Sports and Fitness Centre, Joondalup.
• Thursday August 29^nd to Wednesday September 11^the 2024, — Luna Leederville screening 27th movie in the franchise Detective Conan: Million-dollar Pentagram.
• Saturday August 31^st 2024, ~1PM to ~3:30PM — JAFWA’s next Event Afternoon of make your own fun in the Hall before the screening.
• September 1^st to 15^th 2024, — South West Japan Festival in Bunbury.
• Thursday September 5^nd to Wednesday September 11^the 2024, — Luna Leederville screening the latest compilation in the Monogatori franchise KIZUMONOGATARI – Koyomi Vamp.
• Weekend September 7/8^th 2024, — Evolve Perth at Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds. See also here.
• Weekend September 28/29^th 2024, — Pixel Expo at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Leave early in time for JAFWA.
• Monday September 30^th 2024, ~6:30PM — Luna Double Feature at Luna Cinemas Leederville – “The Boy and the Heron” and “Spirited Away” $15.
• From October 2024, — JAFWA’s Summer hours return 5pm-10:45pm.
• Saturday October 5^th 2024, ~9AM to 12PM — Nexus Toy and Collectors Fair at 34 Kent St, East Victoria Park WA.
• Weekend October 5/6^th 2024, 9AM-4PM — Anime in the Valley at Swan Settlers Market in Herne Hill. This is the JAFWA week off so enjoy yourselves.
• Saturday October 12^th 2024, 10AM-4PM — Tokyo Alley presents Tokyo Market 4 at State Theatre Centre of Western Australia.
• Saturday November 9^th 2024 — a JAFWA member sponsors a night of anime, including movie “Redline”.
• Sunday November 24^th 2024, ~9AM to 1PM — Collectors Zone – Toy & Hobby Fair at ECU Sports and Fitness Centre, Joondalup.
• Monday November 25^th 2024, ~6:30PM — Luna Double Feature at Luna Cinemas Leederville – “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” $15.
• Tuesday November 26^th 2024 — Hatsune Miku world concert series Miku Expo at RAC Arena. Tickets selling fast.
• Saturday December 14^th 2024, normal Summer hours — JAFWA’s End of Year (2024) screening. Irregular program, suggestions of what anime to show are welcome.

Synopsis

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‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess (Hime-sama Goumon mo Jikan desu)

In an ongoing battle between the humanity’s Imperial Army and the demonic Hell-hordes, the princess from the army has been captured along with her holy sword Ex. Since regular torture is prohibited by the prisoner of war treaty between the two parties, the grand inquisitor, Torture Tortura, employs unusual “torture” (in air quotes) techniques.

This evening’s Episode: “episode 3“

Youki and Inki invite Princess along to go to a theme park. The Hell-Lord’s daughter, Mao-Mao, attempts to entice her using bubble wrap. The white knight Louch Brittan breaks in and attempts to teleport her and him to safety. What is a tortured princess to do?

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Sousou no Furiiren)

For ten years, elf mage Frieren traveled with Himmel the hero, Heiter the priest, and Eisen the dwarf warrior as they quested to destroy the demon king. At the end of their journey, Frieren set out on her own, not quite understanding how differently time flows for her versus her human companions. Reunited after fifty years only to see them wither and die, Frieren begins to ponder the nature of connections at a time when it’s already too late to say goodbye.

This Evening’s Episode: “Smells Like Trouble“

After a sleepy monster encounter, Frieren and her party reach the city of Vorig, the relay point to Äußerst. Just then, a noble named Orden sees Stark and asks him if he could pose as his slain son Wirt during an upcoming soiree to keep the morale among the people high.

preview – Mashle: Magic and Muscles (“Masshuru”)

In a town in a not-so-ordinary countryside, there is a big and strange occurrence happening to its residents. But a young girl named Shizuru Chikura has a strong desire to see her lost friend again. Shizuru and three other girls board an abandoned train, and they set out to the outside world, where survival is not certain. They’ll discover what awaits them at the last stop of the “Doomsday Train.”

This Evening’s Episode: “Mash Burnedead and the Body of the Gods“

In the Magic Realm all humans can use magic, possessing black marks on their faces as proof of God’s gift. Regro Burnedead lives in a forest with his airheaded, magic-less teenage son Mash. Regro raises Mash in isolation because Mash would be hated if people knew, so instead he trained Mash’s physical abilities, giving him superhuman strength and athleticism. Against Regro’s instructions Mash visits the city to buy cream puffs, causing many to notice he is Unmarked. Mash is offered a deal; enter magic academy and graduate as the top ranked student, earning the title Divine Visionary, to prove God accepts him, or be hunted forever.

The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto)

Apothecary Maomao was just out collecting herbs when she was kidnapped by procurers for the Imperial harem, an easy way for unscrupulous people to get money by having “relatives” go work in the Rear Palace. Hiding her skills and knowledge, Maomao hopes to just glide by, earning as little as possible for her kidnappers during her term of service, but such is not to be: when royal infants begin dying, Maomao can’t resist letting people know the cause. This catches the eye of the far-too-handsome Jinshi, who elevates Maomao from laundry maid to poison taster to the Emperor’s favorite concubine. So much for flying under the radar…

Tonight’s Episode: “Jinshi and Maomao” (final)

Lakan yearns for Maomao’s affection, though “he plans revenge on Jinshi for laying his hands on her daughter thrice.” Just then, the Old Lady of the Rokushoukan calls him to pick one courtesan from her brothel’s lineup. He chooses Meimei but is drawn to an old lullaby from an annex. He rushes towards the door, interpreting the withered blue rose as a message from Maomao, and selects Fengxian.

Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf (“Ookami to Koushinryou: merchant meets the wise wolf”)

The life of a traveling merchant is a lonely one, a fact with which Kraft Lawrence is well acquainted. Wandering from town to town with just his horse, cart, and whatever wares have come his way, the peddler has pretty well settled into his routine—that is, until the night Lawrence finds a wolf goddess asleep in his cart. She strikes up a bargain with the merchant to lend him the cunning of “Holo the Wisewolf” to increase his profits in exchange for taking her along on his travels. Lawrence soon learns, though, that having an ancient goddess as a traveling companion can be a bit of a mixed blessing.

Tonight’s Episode: “Forest of Wolves and Frigid Rain“

The gold smuggling scheme begins. Will they pass through the wolf infested forest safely, or are they led like lambs to the slaughter? Will Holo destroy Nora’s innocence? But it is the return journey that ill-fortune and betrayal rains upon them.

preview – Bye Bye, Earth (“Bai Bai, Aasu”)

Despite having incredible fighting skills and the strength to wield the enormous sword Runding, Belle Lablac has grown up as an outcast due to being the only human in a world of anthropomorphic animals. Desperate to find a place where she belongs, she goes on a quest to find others like her.

Tonight’s Episode: “Departure at the Red Hour“

A giant squid-like monster enters and contaminates a lake, so the villagers request aid. Belle Lablac arrives, but the villagers fear her for her human looks. She slays the monster with her incredible strength and her sword Runding as it says it only wanted to return to the sea and spread its eggs. Her teacher Sian advises her to take the test to become a Nomad so she can find where she belongs, as he has never seen creatures like her before.

Go! Go! Loser Ranger! (“Sentai Daishikkaku”)

Thirteen years ago, the Villainous Army of Evil attempted to invade Earth, faced by the Super Sentai squadron known as the Divine Dragon Rangers and their super weapons, the Divine Tools. The evil army, however, was defeated within a year, all of its Executives wiped out, and the surviving (and almost immortal) foot soldiers have been forced ever since to reenact their defeat to the Keepers in front of a crowd of spectators every Sunday. Until one foot soldier rebels.

Tonight’s Episode: “Our Evil Will Bloom, Someday”

After witnessing F’s death, D runs into Sukurama, who reveals he knows the truth after he overheard D and Suzukiri’s conversation. However, he also reveals he wants to make a world where humans and monsters can co-exist, which D rejects. D meets with Suzukiri who tells him that the key to defeat the Keepers is to steal their five Divine Artifacts.

KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o!) season 3

The further adventures of Kazuma Satou who, after he dies of a heart attack after pushing a girl out of the way of a truck, which turned out to be a tractor, is sent to an RPG-like world, going on various adventures alongside a goddess named Aqua, a magician named Megumin, and a knight named Darkness.

Tonight’s Episode: “Rest for the Master of This Lake!”

Kazuma and his party fail to defeat the hydra, with Kazuma’s body being swallowed and digested, but Darkness is able to recover it so Aqua can revive him. The party retreats back to Axel for R&R, and Kazuma suspects Darkness has ulterior motives for hunting the hydra.

The Witch and the Beast (“Majo to Yajuu”)

Ashaf, a tall quietly spoken man and his partner, Guideau, who has the appearance of a girl, but whose masked and powerful alter ego is contained within a coffin strapped to Ashaf’s back. They are tasked by the Order of Magical Resonance to bring rogue witches to account and they travel the country seeking a particular witch who poses as grave threat to society.

Tonight’s Episode: “The Witch and the Demon Sword: Final Act”

Guideau kisses a reluctant Helga, unleashing Guideau’s beast form. Guideau attacks Ashgan while being assisted by Cugat’s elemental power. Ashgan proves more powerful than they expected, but Guideau prevails and Ashgan is again imprisoned within the sword. The Executioner and his assistant attempt to rejoin the townspeople.

Undead Unluck

Fuuko Izumo is known as a woman cursed with “Unluck.” Fuuko brings misfortune to anyone who touches her and the scale is proportional to how long they had physical contact. She’s saved by Andy, a man who cannot die (“Undead”). He hopes to figure out a way to use Fuuko’s misfortune to finally bring him death. The unlikely pair team up to complete missions given to them by the Book of Revelations, but if they or any of the other negators in their union fail, the book can punish humanity.

Tonight’s Episodes: “A Story I Won’t See Coming“

As Fuuko is still in Andy’s book, Anno Un is confronted by members of Under. In a series of flashbacks, it is revealed he found the G-Liner Artifact which not only granted him knowledge of past and future events but also awakened his Negator ability, Unknown. Rendering him unable to be noticed by anyone, however, Akira continued his love of writing manga and realized that as long as he used the pen name Anno Un.