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Japanese industry leaders are considering new ways to recognize the people driving the expansion of anime.

Since then, it has exploded into a global phenomenon, barreling through cultural barriers and establishing a consistent presence on music charts around the world. Regardless of whether or not you like the music, the genre’s efforts to generate international appeal and unite people across borders is truly remarkable. 

Clockwise from top left: Everytime, All That She Wants, Clarissa, Look Back.TIFFhide caption

The Korea Manhwa Contents Agency is hosting the 29th Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF) for three days from September 18 to 20 in and around the Korea Manhwa Museum.

The Korea Manhwa Contents Agency will host the ‘Conversations with Authors’ program, where domestic and international comic creators interact with readers, at the 29th Bucheon International Comics Festival held from September 18 to 20.

Kyoto is often imagined as the seat of tradition, culture, and Japanese history—and while all of that is true, it’s also a fun-loving and modern place to visit. No time is this truer than during the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair!

Multiple people hold up mobile devices to capture a performance featuring bright blue stage lighting / © Grish Petrosyan

A staff member helps a visitor put on VR glasses in the viewing area of the Immersive section at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept 3. WANG KAIYAN/XINHUA

Gaming has become one of the biggest entertainment mediums today, and one need only look at an upcoming blockbuster like GTA 6 to understand why this is the case.