Is It Worth Studying Manga and Anime? — A Free PJATK Webinar on July 16

Manga and anime have been inspiring creators, designers, educators, and researchers around the world for years. They are much more than just a distinctive aesthetic—they are a language of storytelling, a tool for communication, and one of the most important phenomena of contemporary visual culture.

When and where?

The webinar will take placeon July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.via LinkedIn Live.

Speakers

The webinar will be led by Dr. Joanna Zakrzewska, Vice Dean of the Faculty of New Media Arts at the Gdańsk branch of the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology, a Japanese studies scholar, calligrapher, and illustrator; and Dr. Marta Tymińska, an assistant professor at the University of Gdańsk, a psychologist and cultural studies scholar researching digital games, manga, and the player-avatar relationship.

Why is it worth it?

By watching this webinar, you'll find out whether manga and anime are just entertainment, or perhaps also an important cultural phenomenon and a source of inspiration for professional development.

During the webinar, we'll discuss, among other things:

• What are manga and anime, and where did their popularity come from?
• why it is worthwhile to analyze them from the perspectives of culture, art, and science,
• What is it like to learn manga-style drawing and storytelling?
• What career opportunities are available to those with skills related to manga and anime,
• Who might find the “Manga and Anime” postgraduate program a good choice?

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