The weather might be frightful, but anime is still delightful!

• A spirited discussion awaits! This month, we'll be reviewing the Oscar-winning family-favorite Spirited Away. It's always a treat to dive headfirst into a Miyazaki masterpiece, so come break this acclaimed film down with us.
• AnimeChicago's January's Mixer will be on Thursday, January 9th at Logan Theatre‘s Lounge. We've had record turnouts for 2019 mixers and they've been full of great conversations. Let's warm up with good friends and good anime.
• Signups for our Winter 2020 Anime Sampler have just opened. One of our most popular Meetups returns January 25th, 2020. Seating is limited so don't miss out.

• Need some holiday gift ideas for the fan in your life? We've got you covered in our brand-new holiday guide! From the secret watcher to the overt fan, find a great gift that's just right.

• This promotional video for the upcoming series Appare-Ranman! has us excited. Anachronistic steam-punk road race across America starring a samurai who just wants to go home? We're down for that.
• The first hardcover volume of seminal Rose of Versailles hits stores on December 17th. A vital pillar of the shojo manga lexicon is finally making its U.S. debut this month. Without it, Utena might never have existed.
• Surprising nobody, Japan’s anime market has exceeded record highs for the 6th straight year in a row. Now if only some of that bread made it to the underpaid and overworked animators who make it happen.

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