The Future of Anime

Group Panel

PANEL

Begin with an introduction of the guests

Guests say hello to the audience.

Visuals and/or audio could be used, if desired.

Give brief background of guests

Discuss the future of anime

What trends do they see affecting the future of anime?

What do they think would be good for the future of anime and why?

How do they think anime will change in the future and why?

Perhaps each guest could answer these questions in brief before discussing the issue with the other panelists.

End with audience questions

Audience members ask the guest questions.

Conclude with a farewell

The guest and/or interpreter say goodbye and thank the audience.

PREPARATION

Introduction information

Introduction information can be selected by the guest or researched and scripted by the

staff.

Preparation of materials

The nature of this panel limits the amount of materials which could be used, however, if guests would like to use some visuals or audio, then that would be their prerogative.

Protection, care, storage and transportation of any of the guest's personal items must be considered in advance.

Timing

Timing should be worked out in advance. Consult 'Timing' sheet.

Staff and guest preparation

Staff and guest(s) should be briefed on the schedule of the panel.

Consult 'Staff and Guest Preparation' sheet.

Questions from the audience

The 'Methods for Selecting Questions from the Audience' list should be consulted and one method should be selected and planned for ahead of time.

Having a greater amount of audience questions might be good for this panel.

EQUIPMENT

Not much special equipment, or perhaps any, would be necessary for this panel.

STAFF REQUIREMENTS:

Interpreter

Technician(s) and/or Coordinator

Staff to select and organize audience members with questions if pre-selection of audience questions is to be used.

VARIATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES

Expand upon the topic by including anime's global influence and/or animation around the world.