The MLS* Teen Anime Club (aka MTAC) is an after-school teen social program devoted to otaku culture (manga, anime, and video games). The club meets every other Friday afternoon and take part in activities such as Otaku Pictionary, Video Game Jams, Otaku Cranium, Anime Screenings, Manga Drawing Jams, Otaku-related crafts, and more!

*Mississauga Library System


Wednesday, December 30, 2009

January and February Meetings!

January 15th meeting - We'll have two Wii-systems playing the New Super Mario! Bring extra controllers for multiplayer-action! This will be held in the Central Library, Children's Services, Story room @ 3:45pm!



UPDATE!!! February 12th meeting! We'll be tapping into the board game of GO (made famous by Hikaru no GO) from a representative of Golden Key Cultural Center. They will provide us the game sets and teach us the ways of GO!

Be sure to check the event listings on the left-hand margin for the details.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

MTAC Anime Screening in December: Black Cat (vol.1)

MLS Teen Anime Club presents
An Anime Screening courtesy of OperationAnime.com
Black Cat (vol. 1)

Mississauga Central Library, Noel Ryan Auditorium
Friday, December 18th 2009
4 p.m. - 6p.m.
Free Admission!
Black Cat is a PG rated film

What's it about? Sven is your run-of-the-mill sweeper (a.k.a. bounty hunter) – down on his luck, haunted by the perpetual grumbling of this stomach and looking to make enough cash just to get by. Oh, and he can see the future, but only about five minutes into it. When a dirty politician lands a price on his head, this sweeper jumps at the chance to turn a quick buck. But as he’s working to secure the target, his vision reveals an assassination that will cost him the job. A confrontation with the mysterious killer and Sven has no idea that he’s brushed up against the worst possible luck...

Friday, November 27, 2009

Manga Review: Special A (S.A.)


S.A. This story is centered around two high school students, Hanazono Hikari and Takishima Kei. However hard she tries in school, Kei always beats her, therefore earning her the title "Ms. #2". Kei, undeniably, is in love with Hikari, and everybody realizes this except for herself! They were introduced to each other at a young age, as their fathers were friends. Assuming that she was the best in wrestling, young Hikari challenged Kei to a wrestling match only to be thoroughly defeated by him. Ever since that fateful incident, Hikari swore to beat Kei in school grades, a sporting event - anything. To do this she has enrolled in the same school as Kei since elementary. Now she attends Hakusenkan, an ultra elite school, that costs her carpenter father a lot of money. Hikari and Kei are the top two students in the school, with Kei holding firmly to that number one position.

This manga is one of your typical shojo manga; chock full of adorable art and beautiful characters! It is also quite humorous, but light enough not to distract from the romance aspect. Maki Minami creates charming characters, who in the end, all have their own happy endings! Perfect for the type of shoujo-lover who likes it when everybody has somebody to end up with. :)

Review by Cianna W.

Friday, October 16, 2009

MANGA REVIEW: Boys Be...



The Boys Be manga comprises of multiple short stories, each about how a guy tries to date a girl, or how a guy deals with relationship problems with a girl, and all kinds of situations you can think of, involving a guy and girl. The stories mainly revolve around the guy, and through reading the story, you find out how he thinks and acts. In the process, guys can learn many tips involving girls to be found in this very manga. Not only is it funny, it is a pleasure just pick up and read. You do not need to start at volume 1, as each manga has a unique short story to enjoy.

Honestly, this manga is directed toward guys... lol. I showed a female friend of mine this and she just threw it back at me! But seriously, there is a lot of fun, realistic stories you can read in this manga. If you don't know much about girls, this is a good place to start if you are afraid to talk to them (shy guys). If anyone has read Train Man (Densha Otoko) or Salad Days you will most likely love this.

Review by Donald L.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

1MSDC = One-Minute Speed Drawing Challenge!

A new game was born when Kyosha was showing off her thirty-second sketches at our last meeting: the One-Minute Speed Drawing Challenge!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

MTAC Anime Screening in October: Moon Phase

MLS Teen Anime Club presents
An Anime Screening courtesy of OperationAnime.com
Moon Phase (vol. 1)


Mississauga Central Library, Noel Ryan Auditorium

Friday, October 30th 2009
4 p.m. - 6p.m.

Free Admission!
Moon Phase is a PG rated film.

What's it about? A vision of grace and beauty trapped within the ancient walls of a forgotten castle, awaiting the one who will set her free.

While Kouhei ranks among the best in paranormal photography, he’s never actually seen a ghost! So when he fails to capture a hauntingly beautiful young girl on camera, curiosity drives him into the arms of a haughty vampire and a world he cannot comprehend. The vampire Hazuki, having waited years for someone to finally set her free, proves unwilling to part with her unwitting hero and follows him home, promptly adopting his life as her own. And as the adolescent vampire wreaks her own flavor of havoc, mysterious forces conspire to reclaim what was lost. Some riddles are best left unsolved…

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Manga Jams!

Manga Jam pages from August meeting.


Drawn by Chad O. and Argyle B.


Drawn by Rycka C. and Cianna M.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Review on Fan Expo 2009

I only attended one of the days, August 29th (being the Saturday.) I attended with 2of my other friends. I cosplayed as Suiseiseki from Rozen Maiden, and one of my friends cosplayed Chii from Chobits.

This was a particularly new experience to me, as the only other convention that I had attended was Anime North. Fan Expo was pretty fun, but when compared to Anime North, I would probably rate it a 4/10.

UUUUUGHHHHHHHHHH. Is all I have to say.
My friend went there two years ago, and told me it wasn't very good. She came back this year hoping for some improvements.... not so much, though.
I guess it's because it's a con split up between 5 different genres. It's not exactly all dedicated to anime so I didn't really do a whole lot of shopping. I did get a a poster, some Vocaloid prints and some lolita accessories though.

As for cosplayers, there weren't as many as I hoped there would be. The majority of cosplayers (I'm guessing) were characters from comic books. However, some of the cosplayers were amazing! There were zombies, anime characters, Marvel characters and a whole load of Darth Vaders and Stormtroopers. Also, my friend (Chii) and I got a lot of attention because our costumes were frilly and lolita-ish.

I would attend this convention again, but probably just to cosplay and see the costumes. (Maybe just sneak downstairs and sit around and have a cosplay picnic.)
But I would recommend this convention to people who are more interested in comic books, gaming, and horror!

Review by Cianna W.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Fan Expo 2009!


This weekend is the big all-in-one comic/anime/gaming/horror event in Canada! Fan Expo will be at the Metro Convention Centre. I'm sure you're all gonna be there in some capacity, either as a cosplayer, a gamer, a shopper, an artist, or even just as a spectator. Feel free to share your Fan Expo 2009 experience on the blog. Just email your convention stories to jason.loo@mississauga.ca. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Manga Review: Dazzle


Dazzle is a story about two very different people on a hilarious action-packed adventure. The adventure begins after Rahzel is suddenly kicked out of her house after her dad tells her she should see the world. Along the way she meets Alzeid who is trying to get revenge for the death of his father. While travelling from town to town trying to solve questions about their pasts, they often end up helping others and acquiring new allies as well as enemies.
This manga is in no way a typical shoujo manga- the characters all have very unique personalities, and the story is not completely focused on romance. The story starts off on a light tone, but in some instances it becomes over-serious. At the beginning there seems to be little storyline, but as you keep reading it becomes more clear. The artwork in this book is very stunning. The characters facial expressions look very realistic yet simple. The characters’ clothing is always very detailed and eye-catching. How rare to find characters that regularly change their clothes/hairstyle!
You can find this manga at the library (first three volumes), and at Chapters (first ten volumes). It was also made into an anime (called “Hatenkou Yuugi”).

Review by Liz Z.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Manga Review: Soul Rescue


Soul Rescue is centered around the story of a rogue angel called Renji. Renji only knows how to fight, and as a punishment for being too violent, God sends him to Earth. In order to return back to Heaven, Renji must save 10 000 human souls. God also sends an elite angel called Kaito to watch over Renji and to help him with his mission. Before Renji is sent to heaven, God gives him a special power that will help him save the souls; a power called 'Soul Rescue', which will help to relieve humans of emotional and physical damage.

When I first started reading this manga, I was intrigued with the style of art (which was very detailed and original), and also how smooth the transitions from page to page were. At the beginning of the story, I was fairly confused because it jumped straight into the story without a brief introduction. However, after reading deeper into the manga, past events were explained to give the reader a more clear understanding of the storyline. I also liked how much the manga could appeal to both fans of shounen and shoujo manga. It contained both action and battle scenes (for shounen fans), plus some light romance for shoujo fans. Unfortunately, the library only owns the first two volumes, but I would recommend this for all manga fans! :D

Review by Cianna W.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

MTAC Anime Screening in August: Suzuka vol. 1


MLS Teen Anime Club presents
An Anime Screening courtesy of OperationAnime.com
Suzuka (vol. 1)

Mississauga Central Library, Noel Ryan Auditorium

Thursday, August 20th, 2009
2 p.m. - 4p.m.

Free Admission!
Suzuka is a PG rated film.

What's it about? High School is a hectic time of change for most… But for happy-go-lucky Yamato, it’s gonna be a complete revolution! He’s the new kid in class, having transferred to the big city to attend Aoba High, where he finds himself smitten with the local rising star of track and field. Yet two people could not be more different!
As Suzuka remains completely uninspired by Yamato’s cheerfully irresponsible nature, things progress from bad to worse with record-breaking speed. So when the young man decides to step up his efforts and join the track team, his best might not measure up!
It’s mixed signals and high school hormones with everyone running in circles! Throw in the antics of a handful of high school stereotypes, and Yamato’s completely out of his league! When love is not a spectator sport, the only question is who will go the distance?

Friday, June 26, 2009

MTAC Anime Screening: xxxHolic


MLS Teen Anime Club presents
An Anime Screening courtesy of OperationAnime.com
xxxHolic

Mississauga Central Library, 2nd Floor, Room CL4
Friday, July 10th, 2009
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Free Admission!
xxxHolic is a PG rated film.
What's it about? Watanuki has been haunted by dark spirits his entire life, a curse flowing through his bloodline preventing peace. When his incessant demons drag him to the ornate door of the Dimensional Witch Yuko, he meets a mystical woman of insight and luxury, quick to help those in a bind... For a fee! One might very well end up paying with their soul! To be free of his visions, Watanuki will work in her shop of dreams and wishes. There is always a price to pay...

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Manga Jams! June 12th Edition

Contributing artists in these following Manga Jams: Angelie D., Celina C., David W., Daryll H., Gemma S., Kyosha S., Liz Z., Michelle J., Olivia D., and myself.





Tuesday, June 9, 2009

RECAP: Anime North 2009!


Whoa, so much to say about Anime North! Svetlana Chmakova jokingly refers to anime conventions as “An exhibition of Japanese culture, a festival that celebrates our national diversity through the merging of art, writing and electronic media.” – and it is that, and so much more! Even without buying a ticket one could enjoy some of the cream of AN’s crop – standing in line itself was an experience, as we watched streams of crazily dressed cosplayers pass us [Ayu and I] by. Too shocked to even take pictures, we watched the myth of guys-dressed-in-school-girl-outfits come true, as well as someone totting around a GIANT ninja star. Love it already! The inside of the Congress Centre turned out to be more or less a warehouse, but the stuff on the ground was enough to make up for the appearance of the actual building. We first visited the Creater’s Corner, and if not for some careful planning and money-paranoia, I could have easily spent ALL of my money there. Such amazing Fan-Art!!!! O.O And the pins…XD Not to mention all the authors were so nice and understandingly answered our questions, even if we didn’t buy anything. After this came, of course, the renown Dealer’s Room! Ayu and I had only ever been to Dot Con, a small, shrunken cousin of AN which didn’t have an Artist’s Alley, and who’s Dealers Room was…nothing, compared to this one. Planning to return, and now joined by Ara (Kasia) we headed out to the other hotels to go to –dadadum- Panels!! Seriously, I didn’t know that anime conventions were supposed to have panels!!!! Really! I had only ever been to Dot Con, which offered two animes playing in two showrooms, so I was totally taken by surprise that we had workshops to go to! I finally understood why Cons are/were so addictive – there’s just so much to do!!! The next few ours were a blur of different places, once the Doubltree Hotel for half a writer’s panel, then a manga panel with Svet (<3) at the Renaissance, then a yummy-smelling Iron Chef panel next door. Food, I have to admit, was scarce and expensive, but luckily home-made mustard sandwiches intervened and saved my day. Finally it was back to the dealer’s room for a Svet signing, then off to the Masquerade!! I must admit I would have rather gone to Skit Night, but this almost made up for it. The MC was cleverly-funny even though he was terrible at pronouncing names, and the costumes were, of course, amazing. Then, finally, heavy with purchases and new memories, Ayu and I dragged ourselves home, happy and exhausted.
-Olivia D.

Anime North was great in my opinion! It was my first ever anime convention and I enjoyed it so much. I bought an awesome dagger for ten bucks and 325 cards for a trading card game I didn’t know how to play (and apparently no one else does either). I am totally looking forward to next year, where I will cosplay as a character in a manga I’m trying to draw (the only problem is that I suck at drawing).
-David W.

Monday, June 8, 2009

MANGA REVIEW: Monster


For about a week now I have been reading a manga called Monster. It is an amazing manga and I encourage everyone who loves those twisted, serial killer-type mangas to read it. The plot doesn’t breach anything supernatural, and yet it gives you a chill down your spine. There are over 100 chapters of this creepy story, so there’s lots to read.

Review by David W.

Friday, May 29, 2009

JUNE Club Meeting Dates

Here are the times/places for our June meetings:

Friday June 12th, 3:30-5pm Central Library, Children's Department, Story Room
Friday June 26th, 3:30-5pm Central Library, 2nd Floor, Room CL2


Remember to write your review about Anime North. All reviewers will get a prize in our June 12th meeting. Deadline is June 10th. But also feel free to submit your reviews on the latest Manga/Anime or fan art for the blog (Prizes will be rewarded).

Friday, May 8, 2009

Manga Jams!

Here are some Manga Jams from our last meeting!



Manga Jam artists: Angelie, Daryll, Kyosha, and Jason.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Behold! The new M-TAC logo!



Here is the new club logo for M-TAC! The concept was designed by M-TAC club member Angelie D. The design was then vectorized/colorized through Adobe Illustrator by me. Pins will be made of this design so they can be worn by M-TAC club members at conventions like Anime North.

-Jason

Friday, April 17, 2009

May Club meeting

Hey fellow M-TAC members,

We're gonna have two meetings in the month of May.

Friday May 1st, 3:30-5pm Central Library, 2nd Floor, Room CL2
Friday May 29th, 3:30-5pm Central Library, Childrens Department, Story Room


In our May 1st meeting, it'll be a creative session for members to prep-up their cosplay costumes and coordinate with other members for Anime North. For the artists who like to draw fan-art/doujinshi, bring in your drawing supplies to take part in a Manga jam session (it's where artists draw a panel then pass it on to the next person to continue the story). Be there at 3:30pm!

Angelie D. designed the winning logo for our club! I will prepare pins of the design and have them ready for members at our next meeting. Angelie, remember to collect your prize!

Cheers!
-Jason Loo
M-TAC club leader

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

April Club meeting and Brand Contest

Hey guys,
There will only be one meeting in April due to scheduling conflicts.

Friday April 3rd, 3:45-5pm Central Library, 2nd Floor, Room CL2
NEW DATE: Friday April 17th, 3:45-5pm Central Library, Children's Department, Storyroom

May 1st will be the meeting after that. Time and room to be confirmed.

Reminder: Anime North - MAY 22-24!


MLS Teen Anime Club Contest

Here's a contest I got for all you members. Our club could use two things: a cool nickname (I always thought the acronym M-TAC would be cool, but you may say different) and a wicked logo to wear on flags/pins at conventions like Anime North.
Your mission is to come up with a brand (both name and logo) that bests represents our club. You can work alone or as a team with your fellow club members. Submission deadline is April 17th. All submissions will then be posted on this blog to be voted in our blog poll. Poll results end on April 30th. I will also make the final decision after viewing the poll results. The chosen club brand will be announced on our May 1st meeting and the winner (or winners) of the chosen club brand will win a prize from our growing Otaku stash box.
Good luck!

-Jason Loo
Club Leader

Monday, February 23, 2009

March Club Meeting Dates

Here are the times/places for our March meetings:

Friday March 6th, 3:30-5pm Central Library, 2nd Floor, Room CL1
Friday March 20th, 3:45-5pm Central Library, 2nd Floor, Room CL2


At our March 20th meeting, we're busting out DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION with two dance pads. So, practice/warm-up, brush off your dance shoes, do whatever you need to do for a DDR dance off. Person with the highest score will win a prize!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

MANGA REVIEW: Air Gear


Air Gear Summary : Minami "Ikki" Itsuki, is a student and a delinquent. Also known as the "Unbeatable Babyface", Ikki is the leader of the youth gang by the name of "East Side Gunz". Upon his return home after being humiliated by a street gang of Storm Riders called the Skull Saders Ikki discovers a secret hidden from him by his benefactors, the Noyamano sisters. The sisters belong to a group of Storm Riders who go by the team name of Sleeping Forest. Keen on helping Ikki to regain his confidence and pride, they supply him with a pair of Air Trecks (abbreviated as "AT"). Ikki eventually settles his grudge with the Skull Saders, but in the process he receives more than the simple satisfaction of revenge. Determined to experience the sensation of flight for as long as he can, our headstrong protagonist is quickly sucked into the mysterious, yet irresistible world of Air Treck.

Review : This is personally my favorite manga to read because it not only ties in major events from the real world, but also creates a distinct world that explores the idea of freedom and the personal battles each character brings to the plate, as expressed through their use of Air treck. It explores the struggle for freedom as people have lost their way on their path to their own salvation and have settled in a delusion or false sense of freedom with misplaced intentions. It is very comical when the gang spends their days off and very intense when the fights occur. It greatly advertises rollerblading and has an anime made off of it for your viewing pleasure. The story is very well-paced and a new chapter comes out eachweek.

Review by Reuben G.

Monday, January 5, 2009

WANTED: MANGA REVIEWS!!!

Who's to say you have to wait till the next club meeting to tell your friends about a hot, new Manga title you've been reading?

Get your Manga book reviews posted on this blog! Simply find an awesome Manga title/volume you'd like to share and send them to me at jason.loo@mississauga.ca to be posted. Every reviewer will get a prize from the Manga grab bag.
Looking forward to seeing those reviews.

(NEW TIMESLOT) Club Meetings in February

Hey fellow club members,

Hope you all had an awesome time during your holidays and plenty of big presents!
Our club meetings are now at a new timeslot. Mark these two dates off your calendar.

Friday February 6th, 3:30-5pm Central Library, 2nd Floor, Room CL1
Friday February 20th, 3:30-5pm Central Library, 2nd Floor, Room CL1


Spread the word to your friends, our meetings now happen after school every other Friday (TGIF!)

We're going to continue watching episodes of Wolf's Rain, Manga-chatting, Manga-swapping, and Wii-Action.
We still have some more prizes to give out from the grab bag filled with dvds, Manga, artbooks, and magazines like Shonen Jump! Whoever brings a new friend to the meeting can win themselves a prize.

Cheers!
-Jason
Club Co-ordinator