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


Monday, May 17, 2010

Manga Review: Suzuka


Suzuka is manga written by Kouji Seo. Moving to a new city, a boy named Yamato seeks a new change in his life. As he crosses by his new high school, he is caught off guard by a girl performing a successful high jump over the height of 1.6 meters. Moving into his new apartment, Yamato finds out that the girl that he saw earlier lives right beside him, and that her name is Suzuka. As he becomes closer and closer to Suzuka, he wishes to become more than a friend. He eventually takes a chance and asks her out to the amusement park... only to get asked out by her instead! Near the end of the date, he puts forth his courage and asks her to be his girlfriend. Being rejected for an unknown reason, Yamato loses all hope. Being lectured by one of his friends, he realizes that he should not give up, and should keep trying. His whole new life starts from here.
After reading all 18 volumes of Suzuka thrice, the series remains in my must-read box. The story starts off immature... but grows much deeper as the plot develops. Throughout the plot, a series of themes can be pointed out, such as never giving up, and to taking that one step forward in the desire for change. The life of Yamato is depicted from the beginning of his high school years, all the way to university within this manga. In such a short time period, he learns much about himself and about the people around him.
Being able to relate to Yamato was what made Suzuka so much fun to read. With his life filled with relationship, romance, and problems, there was never a dull moment throughout the story. The issues that he faces are very common with many teenagers today. I recommend this to anyone who is looking something to change in their lives.

Review by Donald L.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Meeting before Anime North!

May 21st is our last meeting before ANIME NORTH!
It'll take place in the Central Library, second floor, room CL3 AT 3:45PM!

We're going to make plushies again. So bring your sewing kits and any fabrics for your plush! You will also be able to work on your cosplay costumes. Manga Jam pages will also be around...
-Jason

Friday, May 7, 2010

Manga Review: Nana



Nana "Hachi" Komatsu moves to Tokyo in search for for a new life and a clean start. Nana Osaki arrives in Tokyo at the same time, looking to further her career in rock and roll! Nana with her guitar and pack of cigarettes and Hachi with her luggage full of clothes are thrown together by fate while sitting together on the train to Tokyo. One trying to be a singer without the help of her boyfriend while the other is just following her boyfriend out of her spoiled personality, the two Nanas meet each other in the train, make friends, and through a series of fortunate events, end up sharing a flat together. This manga by Ai Yazawa would then develop into a friendship story between the two Nanas, each with a different background, past, lifestyle and attitude, and how they walk the path in pursuing their dreams of love, career, and happiness.
For a shoujo manga, Ai Yazawa uses a very unique style of art (Not like typical shoujo which is full of sparkles, flowers, and bubbles~), incorporating heavily screentoned photographs to serve as backgrounds. Her style is gothic and edgy, and each of her characters have their own unique style and personaility. It has a fun plot that is relevant to our everyday life, and it is easy to relate to the characters.
Definitely not a manga to miss to all those shoujo manga fans :)
(Suitable for people 15+ due to sexual references)

Review by Cianna W.