Godzilla, sushi and capital aren't the only key imports from Japan anymore.

Japanese animation, of the science fiction genre and others, will invade the sleepy little town we temporarily call home this weekend.

The Penn State Science Fiction Society is sponsoring "The First Japanese Animation Festival" from noon to 6 tomorrow for a little free pre-trick-or-treating fun.

The festival will feature six movies that are sure to entertain.

"All of the films are vaguely related to science fiction -- futuristic settings and robots," said Matt Pyson, a member of the PSSFS. "The rest are humorous examples of animation to lighten up the show."

Possibly the most familiar title in the Halloween show is Akira, the last feature on the bill.

Pyson describes the plot as a man with incredible telekinetic powers who instigates background political maneuverings.

"(Akira) addresses a level beyond simple entertainment," Pyson said. "This film makes the audience think while still being visually spectacular."

Mitch Hagmaier, PSSFS vice president, added, "Akira is one of the best animated movies I've seen."

The familiar is also supported by the funny.

Riding Bean was produced in Japan but set in Chicago. Riding Bean has an incredible getaway car and will drive it for any heist or job, Pyson described.

"It is not especially science fiction, but it is an amusing action film with a lot of car chases," he said.

Hagmaier (junior-history) also mentioned that there are several Blues Brothers "in" jokes in Riding Bean.

The other four films feature either sci-fi or comedy with a splash of robots, and in the case of Bubble Gum Crisis I, "mercenary women in mechanized suits."

"While Japanese animation is not the same as American animation -- just for kids and funny -- it's not all sex and violence, " Hagmaier said. "Japanese animation is an extremely varied medium."