In Asian Spaces is your destination for confidently navigating the professional and cultural landscape of anime, manga, and conventions. We were founded on the belief that a good trail allows anyone to explore with confidence, and we’re committed to sharing the knowledge—from cultural nuances found in anime to the insider industry news we cover as accredited press.
My real name is something I still would like to keep a(n open) secret for now. My journey started with a lifelong passion for Asian culture, particularly Japan, and a desire to help others feel less like a “noob” in new spaces. I’m a NYU Tisch graduate with a major in Cinema Studies and a minor in Producing, and have supplemented my film industry background with years of formal and self-study in the Japanese language. I employed that practical experience during my time working at a prominent Japanese cultural center in New York City.
This site started as a simple writing portfolio, sharing the cultural insights I learned through anime and manga. It quickly evolved when we began receiving press passes for major anime and comic conventions. This new access has shifted our focus to bringing you news directly from the source, but we will never abandon the idea that got us here: sharing the practical and unspoken knowledge of Japanese customs, traditions, and social nuances that we first learned through media.
This is your resource for both foundational cultural learning and deep media industry intelligence. Here’s what you can expect from our evolved content:
- Insider Industry Coverage: Direct reporting and news from major anime and comic conventions through our press access.
- Media Updates & Interviews: The latest casting, production news, reviews, and exclusive interviews with creators and industry figures.
- Embracing our Roots: Foundational deep-dives and analysis of Japanese customs and social nuances as learned directly through popular anime and manga.
- Event Guides & Reviews: Practical advice, photographic coverage, and reviews from events like Matsuri (festivals) and conventions.
- The IAS Newsletter Don’t miss a beat! Our bi-monthly newsletter provides the crucial updates and email-only gems that keep you ahead of the curve.
Whether you’re looking for your next convention guide, anime recommendations and reviews, or the freshest industry scoop, we invite you to explore this continuously growing space.
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