[Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Making Manga with VIZ” (3 July 2026)

The following notes were taken at Anime Expo 2026 during “Making Manga with VIZ” panel presented on 3 July 2026. The session provided information about manga creation and submission to VIZ media. (Learn more about submitting here: https://www.viz.com/submissions) These notes have been organized by topic and lightly clarified for future reference. Some submission requirements and terminology may need to be verified against current publisher guidelines … Continue reading [Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Making Manga with VIZ” (3 July 2026)

[Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Decoding Success: The Anatomy of Storytelling in Japanese Manga with Noboru Segawa KODOKAWA” (4 July 2026)

The following notes were taken during “Decoding Success: The Anatomy of Storytelling in Japanese Manga,” a panel featuring Noboru Segawa of KADOKAWA, presented at Anime Expo on 4 July 2026. The panel discussed the development and publication of manga, including what can contribute to a successful debut, the relationship between manga creators and editors, the importance of feedback and communication, and the process of developing … Continue reading [Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Decoding Success: The Anatomy of Storytelling in Japanese Manga with Noboru Segawa KODOKAWA” (4 July 2026)

[Notes] About Mechademia (Belated notes from a Keynote by Frenchy Lunning at an Anime Expo long ago…)

At an Anime Expo some time ago, there was a keynote and subsequent panel from Mechademia presented by Frenchy Lunning, founder of Mechademia and longtime scholar of anime and manga studies. Here are some (belated) notes from that session discussing Mechademia. What is Mechademia? The answer: a conference, a journal, and academic community that is ever expanding! Mechademia began as an effort to create academic … Continue reading [Notes] About Mechademia (Belated notes from a Keynote by Frenchy Lunning at an Anime Expo long ago…)

[Notes] Want to be an Anime Journalist? (Belated notes from an Anime Expo Industry Panel)

A few years ago at Anime Expo, I attended a panel on breaking into anime journalism featuring editors and publishers from some of the biggest names in anime media. Honestly, I thought we had posted it but I can’t find copies so… I guess the notes somehow disappeared into my drafts folder and stayed there until now—so apologies for the delay to everyone! I’ll be … Continue reading [Notes] Want to be an Anime Journalist? (Belated notes from an Anime Expo Industry Panel)

[Event Review] Aniplex Online Fest 2024: Lacking Depth

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Aniplex Online Fest has been a staple of my annual calendar ever since the pandemic brought it to life. This entirely online “convention” experience became something I have eagerly anticipated each year, and the announcement that a recording would be available for at least a week after airing this year’s stream on YouTube was a huge relief. With my … Continue reading [Event Review] Aniplex Online Fest 2024: Lacking Depth

[Things Missed] Anime Expo 2023 – Community Panels Post

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting July 2023 was a difficult time for me. Originally, this was supposed to go up soon after the AX convention, but I missed the opportunity to do so at the time.  Community panels are typically things like awards, social events, and other community-building events/panels that occur at a convention (like, for example, a town hall meeting, a bag-lunch luncheon, … Continue reading [Things Missed] Anime Expo 2023 – Community Panels Post

[Things Missed] Anime Expo 2023 – Business Panels Post!

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting July 2023 was a somewhat difficult time for me. Originally, this was supposed to go up soon after the AX convention, but I missed the opportunity to do so at the time. I decided not to attend industry/business panels during AX 2023. Industry panels are typically reviews for release schedules of anime, manga, merchandise, and the like. While this … Continue reading [Things Missed] Anime Expo 2023 – Business Panels Post!

Anime Expo 2023 – Presentation Share “Crossing Cultures: A Comparative Look at Manga & Comics”

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last weekend, on 3 July 2023, I presented the panel “Crossing Cultures: A Comparative Look at Manga & Comics.” I’ve certainly discussed this topic on here before and have presented shorter versions in the past (most recently at Fangaea 2023). This is a presentation share for those that attended or missed the panel and would like to see the … Continue reading Anime Expo 2023 – Presentation Share “Crossing Cultures: A Comparative Look at Manga & Comics”

Anime Expo 2023 – Industry Panels Master Post

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This year, I decided not to attend industry panels. Industry panels are typically reviews for release schedules of anime, manga, merchandise, and the like. While this can be fun to attend, it can also be a bit repetitive since most (if not all) of the titles being shared as new licenses (or titles that are set for release in … Continue reading Anime Expo 2023 – Industry Panels Master Post

Fan Content Creates New Fans! (& Other Important Things To Consider)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Introduction If you have been on our Instagram or Twitter lately, you might have seen the notice that I will be presenting a panel examining how fan-created content leads to a cycle and influx of new fans to fandom as well as provide a brief introduction to intellectual property rights and what this means for creators of fan content … Continue reading Fan Content Creates New Fans! (& Other Important Things To Consider)