TOKYO, June 5, 2024 — During Asia Society Japan’s fifth art symposium, a panel of experts examines the evolving dynamics in the manga industry amidst digital transformation. Participants include Shuhei Hosono, editor-in-chief of Shonen Jump+ at Shueisha Inc.; Kensaku Fukui, attorney-at-Law; and Masashi ‘Kinpachi’ Okamoto, producer at Shueisha Manga-Art Heritage. The panelists delve into pressing issues such as piracy, digital preservation of original works, and the future trajectory of manga as an art form and cultural artifact. Nicole Rousmaniere, research director at the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures, moderates the discussion. (1 hr., 29 min.)