Based on the case of Bilibili, a popular Chinese video-sharing social media with a core
focus on animation, comic, game and novel, this article examines the transnational …

International Convention of Asia Scholars 2019 Book Prize–Best Art Publication In the most
comprehensive and authoritative source on this subject, Comics Art in China covers almost …

This study extends the leisure constraint model by examining the role that popular
nationalism has in Chinese outbound travel. Using a case study approach based on the …

This article discusses the impact of Japanese animated cartoons (or 'anime') in two
European key markets, Italy and France. It first provides a theoretical perspective on anime's …

Nationalism is a prominent theme in China's cultural productions. While many studies
research nationalistic representations of wars, revolutions and nation-building processes in …

As a child god from Chinese legends, the figure of Nezha has a strong appeal to children,
and his story has been adapted to various media. This article examines Nezha's image in …

Heroes have had a significant impact on society throughout history (eg, Campbell 1949) and
their influence continues to be apparent and widespread in modern times. Heroes help …

Entertaining animated television programs often carry significant educational and national
discourses that are rarely given much scholarly attention. This article examines the Chinese …

Awed by Mickey Mouse and the animation of Walt Disney in the 1930s, the Soviet Union
quickly became a world leader in the field of animated films. At its apogee, thousands of …

The World Cinema Series aims to reveal and celebrate the richness and complexity of film
art across the globe, exploring a wide variety of cinemas set within their own cultures and as …