MTAC Anime Screening: Tsubasa - April 9th

MLS Teen Anime Club presents

An Anime Screening courtesy of OperationAnime.com

Tsubasa

Mississauga Central Library, Noel Ryan Auditorium

Friday, April 9th 2010

4 p.m. - 6p.m.

Free Admission!

Tsubasa is a PG rated film.

What's it about? "Her Soul. His Sacrifice."

The fates shine upon young archeologist Syaoran and his life-long love, the princess Sakura. As the moon hovers silently above the kingdom a beautiful and otherworldly sound fills the air, drawing the princess to the ancient ruins. Her latent powers stir, awakening an ability to cross dimensions. But the process is interrupted as unseen forces conspire to claim this magic as their own. Sakura’s soul is sent adrift across the universe, each memory a feather dancing through the stars. Syaoran will make heroic sacrifices to track down the remnants of her soul… With fellow travelers Kurogane and Fai, a warrior and a wizard, an epic quest begins.

Video Clip of the Week:

Elite Beat Agents

Video Clip of the Week

The New Super Mario Bros for the Wii is now available at the Mississauga Library System!

MTAC Anime Screening in March: Case Closed!

MLS Teen Anime Club presents

An Anime Screening courtesy of OperationAnime.com

Case Closed : Last Wizard of the Century

Mississauga Central Library, Noel Ryan Auditorium

Friday, March 12th 2010

4 p.m. - 6p.m.

Free Admission!

Case Closed is a PG rated film.

What's it about? A phantom thief is on the loose, and his explosive capers are knocking out lights all over town! His target is a priceless Russian heirloom that people are literally dying to get their hands on. Pint-sized gumshoe Conan Edogawa is on the case, but there's more to this mystery than anyone suspects. The good guys seem bad and the bad guys seem good, and not even the boy detective knows who to trust. Worse yet, a rogue sniper is making sure anyone in the way catches a bullet dead in the eye. Things are heating up, and Conan's gonna need help to uncover the Last Wizard of the Century!

Video Games in the Library!

Coming soon to the Mississauga Library System... video games for Nintendo Wii, XBox 360 and Playstation 3! Check out the library catalogue to see our growing list of titles by searching under "Main Words in Title" and type in one of the aforementioned game consoles.

Manga Review: Rebirth

REBIRTH Summary: In the 17th century the vampire Deshwitat, betrayed by his friend Kalutika, is sealed away in imprisonment until 300 years later when Remi Do accidentally resurrects the revenge thirsty vampire. Deshwitat, accompanied by Remi, Millenear Shephield,and Rett Butler set off on the quest of defeating Kalutika and getting revenge for the death of Deshwitat's love, Lilith.

The manga... or rather manhwa, Rebirth can positively be the best specimen of manga. Although the story seems to be more male oriented, it's actually a romantic story. Within the dramatic moments, heated arguments and strides for truth, lies a more meaningful story.

Woo has a very excellent way of bringing his stories to light. Each character has very distinct qualities that make them each unique rather than the usual shoujo with really peppy characters of the usual shounen with power-trip characters.

All in all I give this manhwa a 7.5 out of ten. The story, beautiful. The artwork, fantastic. Woo is a wonderful mangaka.

Review by Kyosha S.

MTAC Successes of 2009!

2009 was a great year for MLS Teen Anime Club! Here are just some of the amazing things we contributed to the Mississauga Library System:

-More than 25 new graphic novel/manga titles were selected for addition to the Mississauga Library System's collection thanks to the MTAC members! As of right now, S. A., Air Gear, and Hayate the Combat Butler are just a few of the new titles you can find in the Mississauga Library Catalogue thanks to MTAC.

-MTAC members volunteered their time to help build a successful haunted house for the Central Library Children Services' Halloween event.

-MTAC members brought with them a lot of enthusiasm at the Mississauga Book Fair to promote the MLS Teen Anime Club to other teens, as well as entertaining crowds with their dance performances.

-Our growing numbers in the club allowed us to screen new Anime titles at the Central Library's Noel Ryan Auditorium thanks to our friends at Operation Anime of FUNimation Entertainment.

I'd like to thank our very active members (in no particular order): Niki, Olivia, Kasia, Liz Z, Cianna, Carla, Angelie, Reuben, Celina, Daryll, Kyosha, Kaye, Keney, Rycka, Michelle S, "DJ" aka David, and Jessica Ferreira of the Courtney Park Library for making this one awesome Otaku club! Let's make 2010 an even better year!


-Jason Loo
MLS Teen Anime Club Founder and Coordinator

Manga Review: Apothecarius Argentum

Summary
"Argent was fed poison during his youth to turn him into the ultimate assassin with an immunity to poison. The King of Beazol bought the slave boy to be the food tester for his daughter Primula. However, the princess frees Argent and instructs him to flee from the palace. Years later, he reappears as a master chemist and skilled healer and saves Primula from an assassination attempt. As a result, he's promoted to the position of Royal Apothecary. But any potential relationship will have its limits as Argentum's very touch has become poisonous."

Review
If you asked me what kind of manga I read most often, I would reply: "Shoujo", but my manga pet-peeve is weak, useless heroines. That is exactly why I like Apothecarius Argentum. The leading girl is strong, and the other characters are just as entertaining. Another thing that sets this manga apart from other shoujos is that it has a storyline other than the main characters trying to get together. The storyline is very original and unpredictable, and every chapter seemed like something new rather than the same scenarios repeated.

While reading this manga I also learned a lot about different chemicals and poisons that actually exist -at the end of each volume is a guide to the different chemicals that show up in the story. Usually "learn" and "manga" don't belong in the same sentence (I know I'm not a fan of science), but it gives the manga a realistic feel.

The art doesn't seem spectacular at first glance, but as you keep reading it grows on you and you can feel the characters' emotions portrayed very clearly.

My only regret about reading this series: I did not want to know where the red colour in my Fruitopia came from (look up "cochineal" on Wikipedia).

You can find the first 8 volumes at the library, if you're interested in reading it.

Review by Liz Z.

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.

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...

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.

1MSDC: One-Minute Speed-Drawing Challenge Oct. 16

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.

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!

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…