Screening of Saturday 12th October 2024

Screening on the evening of Saturday, October 12^th 2024

While some parts of this country has gone to Daylight Savings, JAFWA has returned to its normal hours, where 5PM is a little too early and 11PM will see the place locked up. So rejoice that JAFWA has returned for October, and give thanks to the hard-working Librarian Kris and his Sun Disactivator.

Your beloved JAFWA committee has re-arranged the program for the rest of the year so that as few as possible regular series are forced to take a long break over the end of year. This will result in a few nights where we screen more than one episode of a particular series. Though we hope to sneak in a couple of preview episodes here and there.
This week will be two episodes of “Spice and Wolf”, as well as two episodes of “Zom 100” to improve your anime viewing.

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?

Below is the draft program for the evening of Saturday October 12^th, 2024.

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

5:15pm	‘Tis Time for Torture, Princess	Ep 8/12
5:40pm	Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End	Ep 21/26
6:05pm	Spice and Wolf	Ep 16/25
6:30pm	dinner break, with possibly interesting stuff
7:15pm	door prize drawing, and announcements
7:30pm	Spice and Wolf	Ep 17/25
7:55pm	Bye Bye Earth	Ep 4/10
8:20pm	Go! Go! Loser Ranger!	Ep 7/12
8:45pm	Kaiju No.8	Ep 3/12	(v)
9:10pm	Late Break
9:15pm	Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead	Ep 4/12	(v)
9:40pm	Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead	Ep 5/12	(v)
10:05pm	Chainsaw Man	Ep 4/13	(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:

• From October 2024, — JAFWA’s Summer hours return 5pm-10:45pm.
• Saturday October 12^th 2024, 10AM-4PM — Tokyo Alley presents Tokyo Market 4 at State Theatre Centre of Western Australia. You can leave in time to attend the JAFWA screening.
• Monday October 14^th to 22^nd 2024 — TThe JFF 2024 Full Program is Here!. Tickets On Sale Now for Palace Cinema at Raine Square.
• Saturday November 2^nd 2024 — JAFWA performs a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Cannington.
• Saturday November 9^th 2024 — a JAFWA member sponsors a night of anime, much of it his favourites from years gone by.
• Thursday November 21^st to December 8^th 2024, — Experience the Magic of Studio Ghibli on 35mm Film at The Revival House Perth, Como Theatre.
• 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.
• from Thursday December 5^th 2024, — various cinemas screening the anime movie Ghost Cat Anzu.
• 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 8“

The episode begins with a flashback to Youki and Inki in high school talking about careers. Inki decides she wants to make people happy, and Youki decides she wants to continue being friends with Inki, so the two become torturers. It then cuts back to the present day where the two attempt to “torture” the king as a promotion requirement using a dance game. Enter a new torturer, Vanilla Peschutz.

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: “The World of Magic“

A thousand years ago, Flamme introduces Frieren to Serie, who was her master. Serie offers any single spell to Frieren, but Frieren declines, stating that the best part of magic is the pursuit. In the present time, Frieren and Denken’s parties engage in battle. Aware that Richter will likely kill Kanne and Lawine due to Denken’s loss, Frieren chooses to destroy Serie’s barrier, shocking the examiners.

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 Episodes: “Supper of Three and Afternoon of Two” and “Traveling Merchant’s Shallow Thinking and Town Merchant’s Signboard“

Young Amati is smitten with Holo and seeks to free her from the shackles of debt to Lawrence, or so he believes. But how will Holo react to this new contract? How will Amati amass the fortune, and can Merchant and Wise Wolf attend the festival? All that glitters is fool’s gold, and news of Holo’s hometown may change their relationship forever.

Will this news cause Lawrence to lose his bet with Amati? The threat of loneliness and loss may lead people to poor choices. Trading in futures can be risky, with reputations on the line.

Bye Bye, Earth (“Bai Bai, ?su”)

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: “Spell of Proof Still Distant“

Belle is rewarded for defeating the slavers. Gaff tells her about two other knights, the shapeshifting mermaid Tiziano, and Adonis. Gaff breaks up a fight between Adonis and some knights who hate him. The king calls everyone to say Tiziano is a traitor and started a rebellion. As Belle, Adonis, and Gaff march out in an army, Belle finds it ridiculous that they have to follow a script for things like movement, formations, and attacking.

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: “The Zigzag Road to the Final Exam!“

Shion reveals his brother was killed by a boss monster four years ago despite D thinking all the bosses were killed thirteen years ago. Elsewhere, XX gets discovered by the Blue Ranger who repaired the laptop but is saved by a boss monster, Peltrola, who got her distress message she sent through the pipes. On the second day of the test, D finds out that Shion teamed up with four other trainees to take all the keys.

Kaiju No.8 (“Kaij? Hachig?”)

The story follows Kafka Hibino, who after ingesting a parasitic creature, gains the ability to turn into a kaiju, he must now navigate using his power while trying to become part of an organization that eliminates kaiju to fulfill a promise he made with a childhood friend. Now he’s made the Defense Force’s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8.

Tonight’s Episode: “Revenge Match“

Reno tells Kikoru that he and Kafka work as kaiju cleaners explaining his smell and swaying her doubts. Kafka and Reno begin the physical part of the test, which Kafka barely passes, and move on to the aptitude test. The recruits are outfitted with power suits, made from kaiju muscle fibers, that empower them, boosting their physical capabilities and their weapons and providing them with a shield. The suits have unleashed combat power expressed as a percentage with Kafka being the only recruit with a 0% output.

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru Made ni Shitai 100 no Koto)

Surviving a zombie apocalypse beats being a wage slave any day. After spending years slaving away for a soul-crushing company, Akira’s life has lost its luster. But when a zombie apocalypse ravages his town, it gives him the push he needs to live for himself. Now Akira’s on a mission to complete all 100 items on his bucket list before he…well, kicks the bucket.

Tonight’s Episodes: “Flight Attendant of the Dead” and “Hero of the Dead“

Akira and Kencho decide to go to the department store to get a flat-screen TV as Akira had it on his bucket list. When they arrive there, they discover they are not alone as they meet an old man and three flight attendants named Yukari, Maki, and Reika. They end up wining and dining with the girls, which was another thing on the bucket list. Akira adds his desire to recall his childhood dream to his bucket list.

Recalling what his childhood dream was, Akira heads to the aquarium with Kencho to grab a shark suit so he can achieve said dream of being a superhero. Elsewhere, the girl Akira previously met is on a bus when one of the passengers turns into a zombie. She and the remaining survivors head to the aquarium where they are rescued by Akira.

Chainsaw Man (Chens? Man)

In a world where Devils (??, Akuma) are born from human fears. Devils are usually dangerous and malevolent, their power is proportional to the fear they incite. However, humans can form contracts with them to use their power, and there are individuals specialising in hunting and employing them, called Devil Hunters. A Devil may, in certain conditions, inhabit the body of a dead human, gaining some of their memories and personality; such a creature is called a Fiend.

Tonight’s Episode: “Rescue”

After defeating the Bat Devil, a surviving Power is left stunned at Denji’s tenacity and permits him to fondle her breasts. However, the Leech Devil suddenly arrives, severing and eating Denji’s arm. Denji tries to transform into the Chainsaw Man, but his lack of blood from the previous fight prevents a full transformation.