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Venue: Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, Oakland

Join us for a special film screening of the Kabuki drama, “Rampei Goes Insane” (Rampei Monogurui), an audience favorite because of its entertaining mix of action, comedy, and historical drama.

The foot soldier Rampei has a strange condition: every time a sword is drawn, he goes into a mad frenzy. But could it all just be an act hiding his real agenda?

Featuring an all-star cast at the famed Kabuki-za Theatre in Tokyo. 83 minutes. In Japanese with English translation.

If you are curious about why Kabuki’s unique combination of drama, music, dance, and spectacle continues to entertain millions every year, “here’s your chance to see one of the finest Kabuki films ever made, free, amongst fans and experts who will gladly fill you in on all the social and historical aspects of the performance” (Flavorpill “Editor’s Pick”).

Free and open to the public. Presented by JETAANC Kabuki Club. Co-sponsored by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

More info: http://www.jetaanc.org/event/rampei/

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Location: Landmark’s Lumiere Theatre, 1572 California Street, San Francisco (415) 267-4893

Join us for our FREE anime club the second Thursday of every month! Admission is free and seating is first come, first served. There will be awesome DVD giveaways and prizes! Cosplay welcome (not mandatory)!

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LOS GATOS, CA — Pacific Media Expo presents its’ first free event in Northern California by hosting the NorCal Holiday Anime Swap Meet on Saturday, December 11, 2010 in Nordahl Hall in Los Gatos, CA. This event will feature a hall cosplay contest, hourly raffles sponsored by Bandai Entertainment and PMX, a swap meet/artist alley, and concession stand. This event offers free onsite parking and free admission to the general public.

“The Bay Area always had a variety of wonderful conventions to make anime fans happy throughout the year but free events are rare. Thank you very much to Pacific Media Expo for providing a free and wholesome event for anime fans in the Bay Area,” says Nordahl Hall member Kathy Whitesel.

Artist and swap meet tables are still available in limited quantities. For more information regarding this free community event or to secure an artist/swap meet table, please go to http://pacificmediaexpo.com/NorCalHoliday2010.html.

About Pacific Media Expo:
As America’s first major media trade show dedicated primarily to Asian-Pacific popular culture and entertainment, Pacific Media Expo (PMX) is an industry event sponsored by the Pacific Media Association. Pacific Media Expo was recently held on November 12-14, 2010 at the Pasadena Hilton. The convention featured honored guests, live performances, panel discussions, autograph sessions, Asian cinema and animation video rooms, and art exhibitions at one of the country’s only exhibit halls dedicated solely to Asian media and pop culture. The date and location for PMX 2011 will be announced soon.

For media inquiries contact:
Victoria Chan, PMX Press Manager
Allison Thater, PMX Press Assistant Manager
408-634-2554
Press@PacificMediaExpo.com

This post was submitted by Victoria Chan.

Join a docent from the Asian Art Museum to learn how Japanese folding screens combine function and beauty to create masterpieces of art on Saturday, November 13 at 1 pm at Newark Library.

Registration is required for this free program. Sign up at the Information Desk. Call Barbara Telford-Ishida at
(510) 795-2627 x 20, or e-mail btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.

The Newark Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. It is located at 6300 Civic Terrace Avenue, Newark, and is wheelchair accessible. For a sign language interpreter or other accommodations, please contact the Newark Library at least seven working days prior to the event.

This post was submitted by Barbara Telford-Ishida.

We’re excited to welcome back our original members along with new recruits to witness this resonant spectacle of sight and sound on the Bridge Theatre’s big screen with superior Dolby Digital sound!

That’s right, space cowboys and cowgirls, Bebop Nights triumphantly returns with the ‘Hungry, Hungry Edition: The Radical Adventures of Edward’. Join us as we showcase our favorite sessions featuring the amazing, yet elusive, EDWARD, a 13 year old hacker that LOVES to eat.

The Strange + Excitable marry in the mind of a Brilliant Girl, named Edward. Bebop Nights #3 Episode Guide:

*Mushroom Samba
*Toys In The Attic
*Jamming With Edward
[Running Time: 1 hour and 6 minutes]

…as always, followed by a Marathon for the truly dedicated fans!!! How long can you stay up? Test your endurance by watching episode after episode!

There will be Prizes and Trivia!!

Sessions start at midnight, but come by early (11:30) for concessions and to say hello!

And remember, NO ADMISSION is REQUIRED, but donations are happily accepted toward future Bebop Nights and other exciting events!!

Join the mailing list : bebopsociety@gmail.com

And if that’s not enough, friend The Cowboy Bebop Appreciation Society on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142741545767465&ref=mf

10/01/10
Friday @ midnight
Bebop Nights #3
Bridge Theatre
3010 Geary Blvd.
415..668.6384
FREE / $4 Suggested Donation

This post was submitted by Erin Devitt.

CAAM and the Japantown Merchants Association partner up once again to bring you a very special presentation of Hayao Miyazaki’s HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE . Join us at the Japantown Peace Plaza on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 8:30pm for this free event. Early arrival is highly suggested as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE follows the story of Sophie, 18-year-old girl who toils in the hat shop opened years ago by her late father. Often harassed by local boys, one day Sophie is unexpectedly befriended by Howl, a strange but flamboyant wizard whose large home can travel under its own power. However, the Witch of the Waste is displeased with Sophie and Howl’s budding friendship, and turns the pretty young woman into an ugly and aged hag. Sophie takes shelter in Howl’s castle, and attempts to find a way to reverse the witch’s spell with the help of Calcifer, a subdued but powerful demon who exists in the form of fire, and Markl, who protects the four-way door which can instantly take visitors to other lands and dimensions.

Sunday, September 19, 2010 | 8:30PM

FREE FOR EVERYONE!
Peace Plaza in Japantown
Post Street at Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA

Early arrival highly suggested. Seating is first-come, first-served.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145790608775671

Location: Milpitas Library

Anime playing is Death Note and following it is the Live Action.

This post was submitted by Miriam T.

Location: Santa Clara City Library, Cedar Room

Organizer: No-Name Anime

Join fellow fans for an afternoon of subtitled Japanese animation. A
Card Captor Sakura episode about a summer festival is being shown in
honor of the Obon Festival in San Jose which is this weekend.

For more details visit: http://www.nnanime.com/flyers/2010/fly10_07.html

This post was submitted by EdOfNoName.

The Obon festival in San Jose’s Japantown is Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11, 2010 (in the area area near the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 North 5th Street, San Jose between Jackson and Taylor Streets).

See http://www.sjbetsuin.com/ . Besides the Obon Odori (Folk Dancing), expect traditional Japanese music, food and game booths, and other Japanese festival activities.

This post was submitted by EdOfNoName.

Location: Santa Clara City Library, Cedar Room

Organizer: No-Name Anime

Join fellow fans for an afternoon of subtitled Japanese animation. We’ll be starting a new series, Bamboo Blade.

For more details visit: http://www.nnanime.com/flyers/2010/fly10_06.html

This post was submitted by EdOfNoName.