Outline
Shaping the Global Future of
Japanese Manga, Together.
This project draws on many years of work in manga education and research, and on partnerships with publishers and educational institutions in Japan and abroad, to prepare creators and specialists for careers in manga around the world.
Our goal is to develop the next generation of manga artists and writers, as well as the editors, curators, and producers who work alongside them. Through distinctive distance-learning programs and a new Department of Manga (Distance Learning) planned for the 2030 academic year, we aim to make high-quality manga education accessible to learners wherever they are. As we widen access to learning, we welcome partnerships with organizations that share our ambition to advance Japanese manga culture and expand its global reach for generations to come.
- Career paths
- Manga artist, writer, editor, curator, producer, and more
- Degree awarded
- Bachelor's degree *Program under development
Project timeline
This project is carried out with the support of the Japan Creator Support Fund (the Fund for Strengthening the Foundations of Cultural and Artistic Activities), established at the Japan Arts Council with a subsidy from the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Producing course content
for distance learning
Surveying needs and running pilot
programs with partner institutions
in Japan and abroad
Building a practical curriculum
Launching and running the programs
Seeking approval and recruiting
students for the Department of Manga
(Distance Learning), planned for the
2030 academic year
* "Professionals" here includes not only manga artists and writers but also editors, translators, curators, and more.
