Anime is for everyone! On Wednesdays in June (except June 19th) and July, adults are invited to come to The Zone at Mesa Public Library (on the lower level) and spend a couple of hours relaxing with some great anime selections and meeting other anime fans. The library has a Crunchyroll subscription and library staff will curate a fun variety of shows and movies to try. Maybe you'll see something new or maybe you'll rewatch a favorite. We can argue about sub vs dub. Each week we'll have a selection of books from the library's graphic novel selection available for checkout.

We'll provide popcorn and something to drink. You're welcome to bring your own food and drink but no alcohol in the library, please. Get takeout from a downtown restaurant or bring something from home. Bring chips and salsa to share! Take two hours to enjoy not being at work and not being home. The library has free wifi and air conditioning!

We'll start each evening promptly at 5:30. As the summer goes on, we'll take people's suggestions about what to watch. This program is for adults so the anime choices may include content that is only appropriate for adults.

Wednesday, July 3rd we're watching Moriarity the Patriot. A little murder mystery and perhaps some class warfare. . .

"During the late 19th century, Great Britain has become the greatest empire the world has ever known. Hidden within its success, the nation's rigid economic hierarchy dictates the value of one's life solely on status and wealth. To no surprise, the system favors the aristocracy at the top and renders it impossible for the working class to ascend the ranks.

William James Moriarty, the second son of the Moriarty household, lives as a regular noble while also being a consultant for the common folk to give them a hand and solve their problems. However, deep inside him lies a desire to destroy the current structure that dominates British society and those who benefit from it.

Alongside his brothers Albert and Louis, William will do anything it takes to change the filthy world he lives in—even if blood must be spilled"