About the Anime Industry
Producer Discusses Americanization of Japanese Animation
April 2, 2012 :: No. 128
Who/What:
Masaki Kaifu, president and CEO of WowMax Media LLC., will present an April 12 lecture on "The Anime Industry: Changes Made to Fit the American Culture" at Cal State Fullerton. The talk is free and open to the public.
When:
Thursday, April 12
4-6 p.m.
Where:
Cal State Fullerton, Humanities-Social Sciences Building, Room 110
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831
Background:
Kaifu has produced more than 20 anime titles and more than 40 television programs in Japan, including the television series “The Soul Taker,” “Crest of The Stars” and “Brigadoon.” Masaki and his associates help orchestrate new international content co-productions between Japanese and U.S. companies. His most recent co-production, released in 2010, united American comic book creator Stan Lee with an animation studio in Japan to create a new superhero action show for children.
Sponsor:
Cal State Fullerton's Modern Languages and Literatures Department
More Information:
CSUF Modern Languages and Literatures Department at 657-278-3534 or sshibata@fullerton.edu
Parking:
$2 per hour or $8 for a daily permit Monday through Friday. Details are available online: http://parking.fullerton.edu/Parking/ParkingLots.aspx .
Media Contact:
Mimi Ko Cruz, 657-278-7586 or mkocruz@fullerton.edu
