I’ve recently been honored by the Japan-America Society of Greater Austin, who have asked me to do a presentation at their October Japanese Culture Salon on the subject of “Anime and Japanese Popular Culture.” So, if you’re in Austin and interested in catching my slide show and presentation, I’ve included the details below.
Since the Austin community learned that I would be doing this presentation, I’ve been asked several times, “What will you be presenting on that you can do in such a short time (45 minutes)?” And I have to admit that it has been a daunting task to whittle down anime and Japanese popular culture into a short presentation. It’s something akin to being told to do a short presentation on Western Literature or Psychology, which are subjects that can take entire semesters in college to discuss at the very least.
All I can say is, show up. I’m hoping you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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Event Details
Keith Goode
Date: Monday, October 5th, 2009
Time: 7:00pm CST
Location: Casa de Luz, Cielo Room
Address:1701 Toomey Road, Austin, TX
Description: JASGA mothly culture salon in October 2009 presents Japanese pop culture “Anime” lecture and slideshow presentation.
Japanese popular culture is a highly interwoven industry, showing a level of interdependence and cooperation Hollywood would be jealous of. Local Otaku Keith Goode of AustinOtaku.com will discuss one aspect of this culture, namely Anime; providing a brief history, reviewing of some of the stylizations and niches, and showing how it fits into the grand design of Japanese popular culture. What have been some of the most popular animes? What’s popular now? Join us for this unique discussion to find out.
If you can make it out, I’d love to meet you.