Convened by
Dr Gan Sheuo Hui
Puttnam School of Film & Animation, LASALLE College of the Arts
Assoc Prof Deborah Shamoon
Department of Japanese Studies, National University of Singapore
Anime storytelling is globally understood and appreciated due to its shared language amongst fans, fostering a deep connection to its pictorial meanings. In this symposium, we aim to reassess what has been prioritised in contemporary anime storytelling by examining preferred visual expressions and exploring what these choices reveal.
The event emphasises building a Southeast Asian anime connection through formal presentations and informal dialogues, fostering a community that links research, teaching and learning.
On 12 September, the symposium will feature a book launch for The Cambridge Companion to Manga and Anime (Cambridge University Press), with presentations by internationally acclaimed authors and the editors from Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Sweden and the UK.
This symposium is supported by the Mitsui NUS Japanese Studies in Southeast Asia Endowment Fund.
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