By JORDAN MCLEMORE, Staff Reporter
The Anime and Manga club will be holding a watch party Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 6 p.m. for a come and go watch party in the Student Center Ballroom.
A few weeks ago, the club voted on three different animes to show at this first watch party, and they decided on “My Hero Academia,” “One Punch Man” and “Starting Life in Another World.” The plan is to cycle three episodes of each, and if time permits, to watch a few more episodes of each series.
“The event gives anime lovers a chance to watch shows they like with people who have the same interests; we’ll also have the opportunity to talk about series we like and give each other recommendations between episodes,” said Chris Dickson, club membership coordinator.
“My Hero Academia” is a Japanese superhero Manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where they are the norm. Midoriya still dreams of becoming a superhero himself and is scouted by the world’s greatest hero. The hero shares his powers with Izuku after recognizing his value and enrolls him in a high school for heroes in training.
“One-Punch Man” is an ongoing Japanese superhero parody web-comic. It was created by an author using the pseudonym One which began publication in early 2009. “One-Punch Man” tells the story of Saitama, a completely overpowered superhero who has grown bored by the absence of challenge in his fight against evil.
“Starting Life in Another World” is a Japanese light novel series written by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrated by Shinichirou Otsuka. The story centers on Subaru Natsuki, a hikikomori who suddenly finds himself transported to another world on his way home from the convenience store.
Participants are encouraged to bring money for pizza that will be provided during the watch party.
For more information about the Anime and Manga Club and the watch party, contact Chris Dickson at cwdickson41@rangers.nwosu.edu.