The Rise of Chinese Anime!
Panel Description: This panel will explore the unique characteristics of Chinese anime, how it differs from its Japanese counterparts, and the cultural influences that shape its narratives and aesthetics as we broaden our understanding and appreciation of anime as a global phenomenon!
Optional Formats: 30 min. Presentation | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Banzai Con; Columbia, SC | March 2025
The Magic of Magikarp
Panel Description: Magikarp may be considered one of the weakest Pokémon in battle, but this beloved fish has made a splash in the Pokémon universe. From its humble origins to its starring role in the mobile game Magikarp Jump, this panel will explore why Magikarp is an enduring part of the Pokémon franchise. Join us for a fun and light-hearted session where we’ll dive into Magikarp’s history/inspiration, overlapping folklore with pokélore, probably watch a heart felt video from the Pokémon channel, and discuss how you can start playing and advancing in Magikarp Jump. A partially academic panel as well as a shameless fan-plug for a free mobile game for an under appreciated little carp! Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or a casual fan, this panel is perfect for anyone who loves Magikarp’s unique charm, wants to learn a little about Japanese folklore, and wants to learn how to play this fun mobile game!
Optional Formats: 30 min. Presentation | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Banzai Con; Columbia, SC | March 2025
Fan on a Budget! How to Be a Thrifty Anime/Manga Fan without Breaking the Law
Panel Description: Being an anime fan doesn’t have to be expensive! In this panel, we’ll explore the many free, legal ways to enjoy anime and manga without stretching your wallet. Whether you’re a student, saving up for your next cosplay, or just trying to be financially savvy, this panel will provide you with a comprehensive guide to enjoying your favorite shows and series without spending a dime. We’ll discuss legitimate streaming platforms, free manga websites, and community resources that offer access to anime and manga. Join us to discover how you can support the industry while still enjoying your favorite content on a budget!
Optional Formats: 30 min. Presentation | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Anime Town Greenville; Greenville, SC | January 2025
Creating Your Own Comic: Idea to Draft to (Indie) Publishing
Panel Description: Join us for an engaging and informative panel that discusses how to take an idea to the final stages of self-publishing. This session will provide beginners with valuable tips on the creative process, drafting and storyboarding, and essential steps for navigating the world of indie publishing.
Optional Formats: 30 min. | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Yama-Con 2024; Pigeon Forge, TN | Decemeber 2024
Black Butler: Aestheticism, the Gothic, and Foreshadowing
Panel Description: Discover how this manga masterfully intertwines Victorian aestheticism and classic gothic novel themes to weave the haunting and compelling story of Ciel Phantomhive. Perfect for fans of gothic literature and anyone interested in the rich blend of history and fiction in Yana Toboso’s Black Butler.
Optional Formats: 30 min. | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Yama-Con 2024; Pigeon Forge, TN | Decemeber 2024
- Anime Expo Chibi; Ontario, CA | November 2024 – 60 min. Presentation
- MoTownCon; Concord, NC | October 2024 – 60 min. Presentation
Making A Place For Yōkai In The Modern World
Previously titled: “Yōkai In The Modern World”
Panel Description: A panel examining Japan’s rich spiritual heritage, including Shintoism, yōkai mythology, and the impact of these beliefs and myths on Japanese animation and manga. Using the series “Natsume Yuujinchou” as the frame for this discussion, this panel demonstrates how the yōkai mythos continues to find a place in modern society.
Optional Formats: 15 min. | 30 min. | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- MoTownCon; Concord, NC | October 2024 – 60 min. Presentation
- Anime Expo; Los Angeles, CA | July 2024 (Academic Track) – 15 min.
- Anime Town Greenville; Greenville, SC | September 2023 – 60 min.
Virtual Tourism With Anime
Panel Description: Due to the pandemic, many tourists faced travel restrictions and were unable to visit their desired destinations around the world. Japan was among the countries with strictest measures. Though Japan’s tourism restrictions were lifted in October 2022, some individuals may still be wary of traveling abroad. In this panel, the audience will explore how to embark on a virtual pilgrimage to some of your favorite places in Japan by using anime as the inspiration and Google Maps for visual aids. The host will teach you how to enhance your virtual journey with research techniques to add to your cultural knowledge, using “Detective Conan,” also called “Case Closed,” to demonstrate how to create a virtual pilgrimage and provide a few case studies for reference.
Optional Formats: 30 min. | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Yama-Con 2024; Pigeon Forge, TN | Decemeber 2024
- Anime Expo; Los Angeles, CA | July 2024 (Fan Track) – 60 min.
- Kumoricon; Portland, OR | November 2023 – 30 min
- Anime Town Greenville; Greenville, SC | September 2023 – 30 min.
Anime Blogging Basics: A Bootcamp
Panel Description: This panel on starting and running an anime blog is an insightful and practical session that provides aspiring bloggers with the essential knowledge and tools to embark on their anime blogging journey! We cover topics such as niche selection, content creation, building a reader base, SEO strategies, social media promotion, and monetization techniques. Attendees receive valuable tips, personal anecdotes, and best practices to effectively engage with the anime community, cultivate their unique voices, maintain consistency, and navigate potential challenges. By the end of the session, participants are equipped with the necessary skills and inspiration to launch (and, hopefully, sustain) a successful anime blog!
Optional Formats: 30 min. Presentation | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Anime Expo; Los Angeles, CA | July 2024 (Fan Track) – 60 min.
- Kumoricon; Portland, OR | November 2023 – 30 min.
Blogging Basics For English Majors
Panel Description: This panel on starting and managing a blog is an informative and practical session that equips aspiring bloggers with essential knowledge and tools to begin their blogging journey! Join as the presenter explores areas such as niche selection, content creation, audience building, communication strategies, and a few monetization techniques to those starting out. The objective is for those attending to gain valuable insights through some general information and personal anecdotes on the best practices to effectively engage with their community, develop their unique voices, maintain consistency, and navigate potential challenges. By the end of the session, participants should be well equipped with the necessary skills and inspiration to launch or relaunch (and, hopefully, sustain) a successful blog!
Optional Formats: 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Sigma Tau Delta International Convention; Denver, CO | March/April 2024 – 60 min.
- Was unable to attend the convention; but was able to share the presentation online
How Fan Content Creates New Fans & Other Important Information!
Panel Description: In this panel, audience members are introduced to how fan-created content applies to the industry life cycle, causing an influx of new fans and sometimes new source materials, as well as the rules of copyright use and why fan content, like those found in artist alley, tends to get by without too much legal obstruction.
Optional Formats: 30 min. | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Kumoricon; Portland, OR | November 2023 – 30 min.
- ANIME Impulse; San Diego, CA | March 2023 – 60 min.
Entering Anime & Manga Studies
Panel Description: Are you interested in getting into anime and manga studies? This informative session explores the multidisciplinary field of anime and manga studies. Led by one academic enthusiast, we delve into the various avenues for consideration of those interested in the study of this vibrant medium! Including academic programs, research opportunities, online resources, and community initiatives. Let’s help this rapidly growing field by further igniting a passion for scholarly exploration and appreciation of these captivating forms of storytelling!
Optional Formats: 30 min. Presentation | 60 min. Presentation
Presented:
- Kumoricon; Portland, OR | November 2023 – 30 min.
- Anime Town Greenville; Greenville, SC | September 2023 – 30 min.
Manga & Comics: A Different Cultural Base
Previously titled: “A Different Cultural Base: Japanese Manga & American Comics”
Panel Description: A brief introduction to the basic differences between manga and comics from a cultural standpoint and how this difference in treatment may be leading to the industry boom we see today. (A shorter, 30 min. version of this panel labeled “Cultural Differences: Japanese Manga & American Comics” was presented at Kumoricon in 2022 on Saturday, November 12, 2022.)
Optional Formats: 30 min. Presentation | 60 min. Presentation
More About This Project:
This project explores the differences between manga and comics from a cultural standpoint. I chose this project because, as a Western fan, I found it interesting that Western fans tend to mark comics and manga as different (as well as mark anime and animation as different). While researching, I developed a theory that part of this distinction is not just cultural differences in the fans or on a societal level, but potentially tied to publishing and distribution differences.
This project began under the guidance of Professor Fumiko Ishii at Irvine Valley College for the JA21 Japanese Culture class. It has since developed into a larger, personal project that I hope to continue pursuing and complete, potentially through a graduate program. The objective of this project is to identify how publishing trends both reflect the culture and shape it–in the country of origin but also abroad.
This project is not yet complete but the foundation of the work has been recognized and presented at several conventions and continues to update as more research is completed.
Presented:
- Kumoricon; Portland, OR | November 2022 – 30 min. version
- Kumoricon; Portland, OR | November 2023 – 60 min. version, updated
- Anime Town Greenville; Greenville, SC | September 2023 – 30 min. version, updated
- Anime Expo; Los Angeles, CA | July 2023 – 60 min. version, updated
- Fangaea; San Diego, CA | April 2023 – 30 min. version, updated
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