Mikhail Koulikov
@animemangastudies.com
Promoting and facilitating academic approaches to Japanese animation (anime) and comics (manga).
News, announcements, links, commentary, questions, thoughts.
www.animemangastudies.com
- featuring the Anime and Manga Studies Database
News, announcements, links, commentary, questions, thoughts.
www.animemangastudies.com
- featuring the Anime and Manga Studies Database
Thank you, Japanese RPG.
November 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Thank you, Japanese RPG.
We were gonna get this in anime studies eventually.
"Drawing upon the theoretical framework of the Frankfurt School’s Critical Theory, I argue that Miyazaki conceptualizes feminism as an alternative to two catastrophic consequences of Enlightenment and instrumental reason"
doi.org/10.1080/1464...
"Drawing upon the theoretical framework of the Frankfurt School’s Critical Theory, I argue that Miyazaki conceptualizes feminism as an alternative to two catastrophic consequences of Enlightenment and instrumental reason"
doi.org/10.1080/1464...
From “who” to “how”: the evolution of ecologism, pacifism, and feminism in Hayao Miyazaki from the perspective of critical theory
The purpose of this article is to investigate the significance and development of feminism in the works of Japanese animation auteur Hayao Miyazaki and to derive critical insights therefrom. Confro...
doi.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We were gonna get this in anime studies eventually.
"Drawing upon the theoretical framework of the Frankfurt School’s Critical Theory, I argue that Miyazaki conceptualizes feminism as an alternative to two catastrophic consequences of Enlightenment and instrumental reason"
doi.org/10.1080/1464...
"Drawing upon the theoretical framework of the Frankfurt School’s Critical Theory, I argue that Miyazaki conceptualizes feminism as an alternative to two catastrophic consequences of Enlightenment and instrumental reason"
doi.org/10.1080/1464...
"Песня о Безумной Маше" (м/ф Татьяны Кабаевой)
YouTube video by bf2club
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Keeping up with...do I *want* to, uh, keep keeping up?
"The purpose of this content analysis was to examine the prevalence of sexualization and sexual objectification themes and the cultural messages regarding appearance ideals in 30 popular anime series."
doi.org/10.1007/s111...
"The purpose of this content analysis was to examine the prevalence of sexualization and sexual objectification themes and the cultural messages regarding appearance ideals in 30 popular anime series."
doi.org/10.1007/s111...
Sexual Objectification, Sexualization, and Appearance-Related Themes in Anime: A Content Analysis - Sex Roles
Anime is a type of media originating in Japan that has grown increasingly popular worldwide in recent years. It has received criticism regarding its portrayal of women; however, little empirical work ...
doi.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Keeping up with...do I *want* to, uh, keep keeping up?
"The purpose of this content analysis was to examine the prevalence of sexualization and sexual objectification themes and the cultural messages regarding appearance ideals in 30 popular anime series."
doi.org/10.1007/s111...
"The purpose of this content analysis was to examine the prevalence of sexualization and sexual objectification themes and the cultural messages regarding appearance ideals in 30 popular anime series."
doi.org/10.1007/s111...
New.
And so well put together!
This is how you write on anime!
"Utilizing narratological theories and aspects of adaptation studies, this work seeks to position Ponyo as an especially disruptive figure in the Ghibli canon, with a feminine trajectory all her own."
doi.org/10.1386/nl_0...
And so well put together!
This is how you write on anime!
"Utilizing narratological theories and aspects of adaptation studies, this work seeks to position Ponyo as an especially disruptive figure in the Ghibli canon, with a feminine trajectory all her own."
doi.org/10.1386/nl_0...
From Little Mermaid to feral child: The rebellious trajectory of the wild girl in Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo | Intellect
Hayao Miyazaki, the acclaimed Studio Ghibli director, has long been known for crafting complex portraits of women and girls in his films. Arguably, the most popular and compelling of these characters ...
doi.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New.
And so well put together!
This is how you write on anime!
"Utilizing narratological theories and aspects of adaptation studies, this work seeks to position Ponyo as an especially disruptive figure in the Ghibli canon, with a feminine trajectory all her own."
doi.org/10.1386/nl_0...
And so well put together!
This is how you write on anime!
"Utilizing narratological theories and aspects of adaptation studies, this work seeks to position Ponyo as an especially disruptive figure in the Ghibli canon, with a feminine trajectory all her own."
doi.org/10.1386/nl_0...
Did not expect to see this case report.
But - now it's *a thing*.
Recorded in a well-known peer-reviewed journal.
Something that you can now reference.
"This case report explores using Manga as a self-regulatory strategy for internalizing disorders."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
But - now it's *a thing*.
Recorded in a well-known peer-reviewed journal.
Something that you can now reference.
"This case report explores using Manga as a self-regulatory strategy for internalizing disorders."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A case study of Manga as a self-regulation technique for internalizing disorders
The burgeoning popularity of Manga has led some readers to adopt it to cope with life stressors. This case report explores using Manga as a self-regul…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Did not expect to see this case report.
But - now it's *a thing*.
Recorded in a well-known peer-reviewed journal.
Something that you can now reference.
"This case report explores using Manga as a self-regulatory strategy for internalizing disorders."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
But - now it's *a thing*.
Recorded in a well-known peer-reviewed journal.
Something that you can now reference.
"This case report explores using Manga as a self-regulatory strategy for internalizing disorders."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A few years ago, "fansubbing in China" was a hot topic.
Now.
"This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics and workflows of Arab fansubbing groups."
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
Now.
"This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics and workflows of Arab fansubbing groups."
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
Exploring the landscape of arabic fansubbing: dynamics and emerging trends
Academic interest in audiovisual translation within the Arab world is a relatively recent development. While Arab scholars are increasingly recognising the importance of audiovisual translation stu...
doi.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A few years ago, "fansubbing in China" was a hot topic.
Now.
"This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics and workflows of Arab fansubbing groups."
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
Now.
"This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics and workflows of Arab fansubbing groups."
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
So, now that we are all about #trailsinthesky1st
Raise your hand if you remember the anime!
"Sep 14, 2011
As part of Nihon Falcom's 30th anniversary celebration they are releasing an OVA based in the RPG world of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky."
www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/...
Raise your hand if you remember the anime!
"Sep 14, 2011
As part of Nihon Falcom's 30th anniversary celebration they are releasing an OVA based in the RPG world of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky."
www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/...
Anime News, Top Stories & In-Depth Anime Insights - Crunchyroll News
Stay on top of anime news and updates straight out of Japan with Crunchyroll News. From breaking stories to evergreen content, get all your anime and manga news updates in one place. You heard it here...
www.crunchyroll.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
So, now that we are all about #trailsinthesky1st
Raise your hand if you remember the anime!
"Sep 14, 2011
As part of Nihon Falcom's 30th anniversary celebration they are releasing an OVA based in the RPG world of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky."
www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/...
Raise your hand if you remember the anime!
"Sep 14, 2011
As part of Nihon Falcom's 30th anniversary celebration they are releasing an OVA based in the RPG world of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky."
www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/...
Said this before.
The most cool thing to see in the anime studies field is new scholars pushing through to publication something on a series that they been REALLY INTO for a long time.
That they now feel comfortable publishing a paper on.
Latest example.
muse.jhu.edu/article/973631
The most cool thing to see in the anime studies field is new scholars pushing through to publication something on a series that they been REALLY INTO for a long time.
That they now feel comfortable publishing a paper on.
Latest example.
muse.jhu.edu/article/973631
Project MUSE - Chivalric Splendor and Arthurian Empire in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
muse.jhu.edu
November 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Said this before.
The most cool thing to see in the anime studies field is new scholars pushing through to publication something on a series that they been REALLY INTO for a long time.
That they now feel comfortable publishing a paper on.
Latest example.
muse.jhu.edu/article/973631
The most cool thing to see in the anime studies field is new scholars pushing through to publication something on a series that they been REALLY INTO for a long time.
That they now feel comfortable publishing a paper on.
Latest example.
muse.jhu.edu/article/973631
*Also* manga studies!
The Journal of Southern History - published by the Southern Historical Association since the 1930's - is highlighting a Japanese scholar's experience working as the editorial supervisor on three recent Japanese educational comics.
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1353/soh....
The Journal of Southern History - published by the Southern Historical Association since the 1930's - is highlighting a Japanese scholar's experience working as the editorial supervisor on three recent Japanese educational comics.
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1353/soh....
Project MUSE - Abraham Lincoln, Katherine Johnson, and Martin Luther King Jr. in Japanese Educational Manga: Three Southerners, Three Americans
doi.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
*Also* manga studies!
The Journal of Southern History - published by the Southern Historical Association since the 1930's - is highlighting a Japanese scholar's experience working as the editorial supervisor on three recent Japanese educational comics.
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1353/soh....
The Journal of Southern History - published by the Southern Historical Association since the 1930's - is highlighting a Japanese scholar's experience working as the editorial supervisor on three recent Japanese educational comics.
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1353/soh....
Happy anime studies Monday morning.
In today's news - anime magical girls totally count as superheroes!
The Magical Girls of Senki Zesshō Symphogear chapter in the new @routledgebooks.bsky.social Companion to Superhero Studies says so!
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
In today's news - anime magical girls totally count as superheroes!
The Magical Girls of Senki Zesshō Symphogear chapter in the new @routledgebooks.bsky.social Companion to Superhero Studies says so!
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
The Tokusatsu Heroes and Magical Girls of Senki Zesshō Symphogear | 31
This chapter studies problems of technology and justice in anime Senki Zesshō Symphogear (2012–2019) via the lens of two genres: tokusatsu heroes and magical
www.taylorfrancis.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy anime studies Monday morning.
In today's news - anime magical girls totally count as superheroes!
The Magical Girls of Senki Zesshō Symphogear chapter in the new @routledgebooks.bsky.social Companion to Superhero Studies says so!
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
In today's news - anime magical girls totally count as superheroes!
The Magical Girls of Senki Zesshō Symphogear chapter in the new @routledgebooks.bsky.social Companion to Superhero Studies says so!
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
Apologies for the hiatus.
@animemangastudies.com returns as your source for daily updates on developments in this exciting new academic field!
In the new issue of Science Fiction Studies, is once again talking up a series you have probably never thought about!
doi.org/10.1525/sfs....
@animemangastudies.com returns as your source for daily updates on developments in this exciting new academic field!
In the new issue of Science Fiction Studies, is once again talking up a series you have probably never thought about!
doi.org/10.1525/sfs....
Prosthetic KokoroTechnics and Affects in Japan’s Robot and Idol Anime
This paper examines the Japanese television series Idolmaster: Xenoglossia (2007) by reading its creative mix of robot and idol anime genres alongside Bernard Stiegler’s philosophy of technology. Focu...
doi.org
November 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Apologies for the hiatus.
@animemangastudies.com returns as your source for daily updates on developments in this exciting new academic field!
In the new issue of Science Fiction Studies, is once again talking up a series you have probably never thought about!
doi.org/10.1525/sfs....
@animemangastudies.com returns as your source for daily updates on developments in this exciting new academic field!
In the new issue of Science Fiction Studies, is once again talking up a series you have probably never thought about!
doi.org/10.1525/sfs....
The 30 anniversary was a couple of days ago.
Still.
When I watched the first episode off the probably hecto fansub, nobody could imagine this is where we would end up.
Still.
When I watched the first episode off the probably hecto fansub, nobody could imagine this is where we would end up.
October 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The 30 anniversary was a couple of days ago.
Still.
When I watched the first episode off the probably hecto fansub, nobody could imagine this is where we would end up.
Still.
When I watched the first episode off the probably hecto fansub, nobody could imagine this is where we would end up.
Had no idea this is a thing.
But I guess it's a thing.
"So, what do you study?"
"Uh, er...it's hard to explain..."
link.springer.com/journal/10902
But I guess it's a thing.
"So, what do you study?"
"Uh, er...it's hard to explain..."
link.springer.com/journal/10902
Journal of Happiness Studies
The international peer-reviewed Journal of Happiness Studies is devoted to theoretical and applied advancements in all areas of well-being research. It covers ...
link.springer.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Had no idea this is a thing.
But I guess it's a thing.
"So, what do you study?"
"Uh, er...it's hard to explain..."
link.springer.com/journal/10902
But I guess it's a thing.
"So, what do you study?"
"Uh, er...it's hard to explain..."
link.springer.com/journal/10902
I vaguely knew the song off someone quoting on Russian LiveJournal.
Started looking around, FIRST THING I SAW was the LoGH AMV.
This introduced me to the musician
Who I later saw live at a VERY skeevy Russian biker bar (Love 69) in the depths of Russian Brooklyn...
youtu.be/Fztgxmhk1HM?...
Started looking around, FIRST THING I SAW was the LoGH AMV.
This introduced me to the musician
Who I later saw live at a VERY skeevy Russian biker bar (Love 69) in the depths of Russian Brooklyn...
youtu.be/Fztgxmhk1HM?...
October 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I vaguely knew the song off someone quoting on Russian LiveJournal.
Started looking around, FIRST THING I SAW was the LoGH AMV.
This introduced me to the musician
Who I later saw live at a VERY skeevy Russian biker bar (Love 69) in the depths of Russian Brooklyn...
youtu.be/Fztgxmhk1HM?...
Started looking around, FIRST THING I SAW was the LoGH AMV.
This introduced me to the musician
Who I later saw live at a VERY skeevy Russian biker bar (Love 69) in the depths of Russian Brooklyn...
youtu.be/Fztgxmhk1HM?...
Also new and timely!
"It is well known that Tezuka Osamu’s Astro Boy influenced not only popular culture but also the industrial and academic interest in robotics. In contrast, less attention is paid to artificial intelligence (AI) in Tezuka’s works."
brill.com/view/journal...
"It is well known that Tezuka Osamu’s Astro Boy influenced not only popular culture but also the industrial and academic interest in robotics. In contrast, less attention is paid to artificial intelligence (AI) in Tezuka’s works."
brill.com/view/journal...
brill.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Also new and timely!
"It is well known that Tezuka Osamu’s Astro Boy influenced not only popular culture but also the industrial and academic interest in robotics. In contrast, less attention is paid to artificial intelligence (AI) in Tezuka’s works."
brill.com/view/journal...
"It is well known that Tezuka Osamu’s Astro Boy influenced not only popular culture but also the industrial and academic interest in robotics. In contrast, less attention is paid to artificial intelligence (AI) in Tezuka’s works."
brill.com/view/journal...
We live in the timeline where #trailsinthesky1st is in Rolling Stone!!!
www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-g...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-g...
Gaming Has a Remake Problem. One Japanese RPG Shows Us a Better Way Forward
'Trails in the Sky' earns its remake credentials over lazier games like 'Metal Gear Solid Delta.'
www.rollingstone.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We live in the timeline where #trailsinthesky1st is in Rolling Stone!!!
www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-g...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-g...
@jstor.bsky.social includes *MANY* scholarly journals in the humanities and Japanese/Asian studies, such as Japan Forum, The Journal of Japanese Studies, and @mechademia.bsky.social.
Access is often available through your local public library - but if it isn't, this is a great option!
Access is often available through your local public library - but if it isn't, this is a great option!
Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
September 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
@jstor.bsky.social includes *MANY* scholarly journals in the humanities and Japanese/Asian studies, such as Japan Forum, The Journal of Japanese Studies, and @mechademia.bsky.social.
Access is often available through your local public library - but if it isn't, this is a great option!
Access is often available through your local public library - but if it isn't, this is a great option!
In the new AI imaginaries in Asia issue of the journal Asiascape: Digital Asia
"This article explores different approaches to AI in media such as Japanese animation, which is globally influential, though understudied in this context."
brill.com/view/journal...
"This article explores different approaches to AI in media such as Japanese animation, which is globally influential, though understudied in this context."
brill.com/view/journal...
brill.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In the new AI imaginaries in Asia issue of the journal Asiascape: Digital Asia
"This article explores different approaches to AI in media such as Japanese animation, which is globally influential, though understudied in this context."
brill.com/view/journal...
"This article explores different approaches to AI in media such as Japanese animation, which is globally influential, though understudied in this context."
brill.com/view/journal...
New research findings:
"Some teens interviewed view the erotic use of anime as peculiar, but consider hentai as possibly less ‘risky’ or ‘harmful’ compared to other types of porn."
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1177/1329...
"Some teens interviewed view the erotic use of anime as peculiar, but consider hentai as possibly less ‘risky’ or ‘harmful’ compared to other types of porn."
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1177/1329...
Critical young consumers: what types of porn do teens watch, and why? - Giselle Woodley, Marc Zen, Harrison W See, Lelia Green, 2025
Pornography use by teens is of growing concern to parents and communities. There is, however, often little differentiation made between the types of contents be...
doi.org
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
New research findings:
"Some teens interviewed view the erotic use of anime as peculiar, but consider hentai as possibly less ‘risky’ or ‘harmful’ compared to other types of porn."
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1177/1329...
"Some teens interviewed view the erotic use of anime as peculiar, but consider hentai as possibly less ‘risky’ or ‘harmful’ compared to other types of porn."
#openaccess
doi.org/10.1177/1329...
The Bloomsbury online access site doesn't have the full titles of the individual chapters.
See here instead.
And, pick your favorite.
"Demonic Compassion: The Suffering of Innocents in Puella Magi Madoka Magica" is pretty hard to top!
www.bloomsbury.com/us/anime-rel...
See here instead.
And, pick your favorite.
"Demonic Compassion: The Suffering of Innocents in Puella Magi Madoka Magica" is pretty hard to top!
www.bloomsbury.com/us/anime-rel...
September 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The Bloomsbury online access site doesn't have the full titles of the individual chapters.
See here instead.
And, pick your favorite.
"Demonic Compassion: The Suffering of Innocents in Puella Magi Madoka Magica" is pretty hard to top!
www.bloomsbury.com/us/anime-rel...
See here instead.
And, pick your favorite.
"Demonic Compassion: The Suffering of Innocents in Puella Magi Madoka Magica" is pretty hard to top!
www.bloomsbury.com/us/anime-rel...
So, you're into anime - and religion - and theology?
@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social has just the book for you!
Chapter summaries now available online!
www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?do...
@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social has just the book for you!
Chapter summaries now available online!
www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?do...
Anime, Religion, and Theology
www.bloomsburycollections.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
So, you're into anime - and religion - and theology?
@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social has just the book for you!
Chapter summaries now available online!
www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?do...
@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social has just the book for you!
Chapter summaries now available online!
www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?do...
Bringing together previous studies.
"This scoping review explores the use of comics, graphic novels, manga and cartoons in higher education (HE) for learning and teaching."
journals.gre.ac.uk/index.php/co...
"This scoping review explores the use of comics, graphic novels, manga and cartoons in higher education (HE) for learning and teaching."
journals.gre.ac.uk/index.php/co...
Visual Narratives in Higher Education: A Scoping Review of Comic, Manga, Graphic Novels and Cartoons as Educational Tools
| Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
journals.gre.ac.uk
September 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Bringing together previous studies.
"This scoping review explores the use of comics, graphic novels, manga and cartoons in higher education (HE) for learning and teaching."
journals.gre.ac.uk/index.php/co...
"This scoping review explores the use of comics, graphic novels, manga and cartoons in higher education (HE) for learning and teaching."
journals.gre.ac.uk/index.php/co...
Cute anime girls gacha game says it like it is!
September 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Cute anime girls gacha game says it like it is!