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TAV: The Editor’s Presentations
The Value of Teaching Comics in College Courses View here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_8OBDq6QyIGbR_SgyZVyDgFzZJbp9ZA7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108757933484591052415&rtpof=true&sd=true Panel Description: This panel is a short presentation on practical strategies for teaching comics and their value in college courses, including discussing visual storytelling, how they foster critical literacy, and design considerations that engage students across levels and disciplines. Optional Formats: 15 min. Presentation | 30 min. Presentation Presented: TYCA…
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[Notes] Anime Expo (another belated notes from a panel presented long ago) Panel: “The Symbolism of Japanese Textiles in Demon Slayer”
One of the most fascinating convention panels I attended explored the symbolism of Japanese textiles and clothing traditions reflected in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba at Anime Expo a few years ago. What initially looks like aesthetic costume design often carries layers of meaning through pattern, fabric, color, and historical association. The panel examined how…
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[Notes] South Carolina Anime Fest Panel: “Level up your mind: Anime, Gaming, Content Creation & Mental Health” (18 July 2026)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting In mid-July, I attended a small anime convention called South Carolina Anime Fest 2026. One of the organizations highlighted during the convention was P.O.W.E.R.. According to their website, datspower.org, “P.O.W.E.R is committed to fueling confidence, joy, and self-expression through music, dance, and culture. Our mission is to help individuals…
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[Notes] “Localizing Manga and Light Novels” – (Belated notes from an Anime Expo J-Novel Club Industry Panel)
At Anime Expo several years ago, J-Novel Club hosted an industry panel titled “Hell Mode: Localizing Manga and Light Novels,” exploring the work that happens between Japanese publication and English release. The discussion offered a great look at localization, editorial collaboration, and the balancing act between language, culture, and reader expectations. Here are notes from…
