Manga from the Japanese Point of View

Manga Artists

PANEL

Begin with an introduction of the guest

Guest says hello to the audience.

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

Give brief background of guest.

Introduce latest work or mention latest project

Ask guest to elaborate or add to info.

Discuss anime from the Japanese point of view

What was it like, in Japan, when their manga came out?

How did they feel about this?

What interesting anecdote related to the release, popularity or lack of popularity of their manga do they have which they might share with us?

If there has been any marketing and merchandising of their manga, what do they think about that and the resulting products?

If their manga has been turned into anime, what do they think about that?

What do they think of Japanese fans?

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

Slides, video, audio and/or other materials to accompany the discussion should prepared ahead of time by the staff and/or the guest.

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.

EQUIPMENT

Video or slides would be most effective for this panel.

Audio and/or other equipment may also be needed.

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

If the guest has had something released overseas, have the guest discuss their impressions of that.

If possible, have the guest compare and contrast their impressions of Japanese and US fans.

Perhaps have the guest discuss their impressions of the differences between anime fans and manga readers.