Screening of Saturday 26th October 2024

Screening on the evening of Saturday, October 26^th 2024

The month of October has simply raced by, and now we are at the end. Naturally that means it is time for JAFWA’s monthly survey, followed by a Member’s Prize draw.

The The Japanese Film Festival has come and gone in Perth, to the pleasure of attending Japanese culture fans (ahem otaku).

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 week the “torture” returns and there 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 26^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 9/12
5:40pm	Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End	Ep 23/28
6:05pm	Spice and Wolf	Ep 20/25
6:30pm	dinner break, with possibly interesting stuff
7:15pm	door prize drawing, and announcements
7:30pm	Spice and Wolf	Ep 21/25
7:55pm	Bye Bye Earth	Ep 6/10
8:20pm	Go! Go! Loser Ranger!	Ep 9/12
8:45pm	Kaiju No.8	Ep 5/12	(v)
9:10pm	Late Break
9:15pm	Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead	Ep 7/12	(v)
9:40pm	Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead	Ep 8/12	(v)
10:05pm	Chainsaw Man	Ep 6/12	(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:

• From October 2024, — JAFWA’s Summer hours return 5pm-10:45pm.
• 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 9“

A cookie cooking accident with wife and daughter leaves the Hell-Lord with an injured hand, with his soldiers terrified of who the culprit could be. Tortura gives Princess some cookies from Mao-Mao, and tortures the princess with freshly brewed black tea. Vanilla Peschutz tortures princess with a cake she made from scratch, with her limited cooking experience.

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: “Conquering the Labyrinth“

Sense congratulates the 18 individuals who passed the first test and proceeds to outline the parameters of the second test. To pass the test, the examinees must reach the bottom of the ‘Ruins of the King’s Tomb’ dungeon. Sense, a pacifist who despises fighting, declares that everyone reaching the bottom will pass. An examinee notes that no adventuring party has ever successfully cleared this dungeon. Denken suggests that all of the examinees work together to clear the dungeon, but they all remain mistrustful of each other and split off into separate groups.

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: “Church Girl and Miller Boy” and “Pagan Village and Priest’s Contract“

The long and winding road is getting cold and there are hazards to sleeping. Evan the Miller is excited to see them , but there is a stoush between church factions. Elsa of the village church is angry and not telling the truth, and finding the right directions will be challenging.
From the friendly Tavern patrons they learn of the town’s pagan god, a snake called Lord Truyeo, and the enmity of the church. Lawrence will have to be indirect with his inquiries.

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: “Concerto in a Land Where Death Blooms“

Kitty makes walls of fire to stave off the zombies, but they counter with water magic. Benedictine loses an eye and makes Belle go berserk. Belle learns that Adonis uses so many swords because any sword he wields quickly degrades due to a curse. To lure Tiziano out, the group makes their stand in a graveyard.

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: “Battle! Fever! Fighter D!“

Aizome is badly injured when the Dragon Spirit Draggie comes to her aid. Meanwhile, D’s team takes three of the keys while the fourth is surrendered to Shion’s team. Shion and D continue to fight when XX steps in and pins Shion. Just then, the Blue Keeper arrives and uses his Divine Artifact to trap XX.

Kaiju No.8 (“Kaijuu Hachigou”)

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 Episodes: “Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak“

The Third Division begins an operation to eliminate a large fungal type honju called Mixogastero that emerges in Sagamihara. Mina uses her personal weapon, a massive handheld cannon, to eliminate the honju while utilizing her full unleashed combat power. The honju’s destruction releases a swarm of Phaneroplus yoju that start approaching the city. Kafka and the rest of the division are tasked with eliminating the swarm to prevent further destruction.

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 Episode: “Truck Stop of the Dead” and “Sushi & Hot Springs of the Dead“

Seeing Akira being abused by Gonzou reminds Shizuka how her father controlled every aspect of her life. While she is in the RV, Shizuka finds Akira’s bucket list and writes “Tell Kosugi Off” in it. Elsewhere, unbeknownst to a couple of members of the supply gathering team, a zombie is hiding in their truck.
Finally escaping the Truck Stop, Akira, Kencho, and Shizuka try Paddleboard Yoga, the trio continue their journey where they encounter a female otaku from Germany named Beatrix Amerhauser. Akira agrees to help her deliver fish to Takasaki since eating at a sushi restaurant is on his bucket list.

Chainsaw Man (Chensaa 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: “Kill Denji”

The Devil Hunters look for ways to escape, but Aki notices all the clocks on the floor have stopped completely, meaning they have been entirely cut off from the outside world. As such, they begin collecting resources to survive. The previous devil they killed has grown larger. The monstrous mass of flesh known as the Eternity Devil offers them their freedom from the floor if they feed Denji to it.