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
So proud of / for my cousin!
#openaccess
"This paper explores the possibility that innovators can change the boundaries of established categories to accommodate their products."
sms.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
#openaccess
"This paper explores the possibility that innovators can change the boundaries of established categories to accommodate their products."
sms.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Fitting innovations into existing categories: Evidence from mortgage‐backed securities
Research Summary What role do innovators play in the evolution of product categories? While management scholars have documented multiple cases of innovators creating new product categories, less att...
sms.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
So proud of / for my cousin!
#openaccess
"This paper explores the possibility that innovators can change the boundaries of established categories to accommodate their products."
sms.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
#openaccess
"This paper explores the possibility that innovators can change the boundaries of established categories to accommodate their products."
sms.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
New from @routledgebooks.bsky.social!
If you're into Digimon, you're prob like, FINALLY somebody gets it!
"The analysis reveals that the music transcends mere accompaniment, acting as a dynamic force that mirrors the intensity of Digivolution sequences."
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
If you're into Digimon, you're prob like, FINALLY somebody gets it!
"The analysis reveals that the music transcends mere accompaniment, acting as a dynamic force that mirrors the intensity of Digivolution sequences."
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
Hearing Transformation | 15 | How Music Defines Digimon's Digivolution
This chapter examines the music in the Digimon anime series, with a focus on its function during the Digivolution sequences in Digimon Adventure (1999) and
www.taylorfrancis.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New from @routledgebooks.bsky.social!
If you're into Digimon, you're prob like, FINALLY somebody gets it!
"The analysis reveals that the music transcends mere accompaniment, acting as a dynamic force that mirrors the intensity of Digivolution sequences."
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
If you're into Digimon, you're prob like, FINALLY somebody gets it!
"The analysis reveals that the music transcends mere accompaniment, acting as a dynamic force that mirrors the intensity of Digivolution sequences."
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
Another great sign of how the anime studies field is developing - new papers that emphasize directions in the field!
"This study conducted a scoping review based on Arksey and O’Malley framework to map the scope and trends of existing research on anime tourism."
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
"This study conducted a scoping review based on Arksey and O’Malley framework to map the scope and trends of existing research on anime tourism."
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
Anime tourism: a scoping literature review
Anime tourism has received great interest from academics and practitioners worldwide. Despite this growing attention, comprehensive literature reviews on anime tourism remain scarce. This study con...
doi.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Another great sign of how the anime studies field is developing - new papers that emphasize directions in the field!
"This study conducted a scoping review based on Arksey and O’Malley framework to map the scope and trends of existing research on anime tourism."
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
"This study conducted a scoping review based on Arksey and O’Malley framework to map the scope and trends of existing research on anime tourism."
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
The local H-Mart knows what all the Cool Kids want!
November 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The local H-Mart knows what all the Cool Kids want!
Will I go to cat hell?
November 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Will I go to cat hell?
Fascinating approach to the paratexts of manga - from a scholar who is making this their specialty!
"Using a social semiotic multimodal approach, this study conducted a quantitative analysis of 471 BL manga covers and interviews with manga editors."
doi.org/10.1080/1037...
"Using a social semiotic multimodal approach, this study conducted a quantitative analysis of 471 BL manga covers and interviews with manga editors."
doi.org/10.1080/1037...
Repetition, Script Play, and Dual Meanings: Titles as Information and Aesthetic on Boys Love (BL) Manga Covers
The flexibility of the multi-script Japanese writing system provides multiple choices to visually represent the same text, enabling creative and unconventional uses that often deviate from standard...
doi.org
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Fascinating approach to the paratexts of manga - from a scholar who is making this their specialty!
"Using a social semiotic multimodal approach, this study conducted a quantitative analysis of 471 BL manga covers and interviews with manga editors."
doi.org/10.1080/1037...
"Using a social semiotic multimodal approach, this study conducted a quantitative analysis of 471 BL manga covers and interviews with manga editors."
doi.org/10.1080/1037...
And now - you finally know!!!
"Further study is required to reveal the quality of the food portrayed in Japanese sports anime."
doi.org/10.1177/0260...
"Further study is required to reveal the quality of the food portrayed in Japanese sports anime."
doi.org/10.1177/0260...
The protagonist's table: Food in Japanese sports anime - Moeka Nakamura, Yuya Kakutani, 2025
Background: Japanese animation, known as “anime,” is a representative Japanese cultural export. Anime has been thought to have a potential impact on the eating ...
doi.org
November 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
And now - you finally know!!!
"Further study is required to reveal the quality of the food portrayed in Japanese sports anime."
doi.org/10.1177/0260...
"Further study is required to reveal the quality of the food portrayed in Japanese sports anime."
doi.org/10.1177/0260...
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...