As passive consumers of manga and anime become active users of cultural commodities, this volume explores the possibilities of, and challenges for, engagement
CFP: Mechademia 8. Tezuka Osamu: Manga Life We seek submissions for the eighth volume of Mechademia, an annual forum for critical work on Japanese manga, anime, and related arts. The theme of volume 8 is “Manga Life: Tezuka…” Tezuka Osamu … Continue reading
Volume #1: Worlds of Anime and Manga (Fall 2006) highlights the nexus of groups, practices, knowledge, and worlds that anime and manga have created. It includes essays by the editorial board as well as Anne Allison, Kotani Mari, Tatsumi Takayuki, and … Continue reading
From fan-subs to cosplay, exploring the fan cultures inspired by anime and manga Continue reading
The provocative manga and anime that reflect Japan’s attempts to come to terms with militarism, violence, and defeat Continue reading
Exploring the possibilities and perils of a posthuman future through visionary works of Japanese anime and manga Continue reading
Traces the web of desires that connects Japanese popular culture and its fans Continue reading
A groundbreaking exploration of anime, manga, and Japanese popular culture Continue reading
