This book would not have been possible without the help of many people. I am extremely
grateful for the support I received when I was grappling with the question of robot …

Although a niche, the consumption of Japanese anime and related products is extensive
and expected to grow. This study explores Chinese anime consumer motivation to …

This study suggests the association between individual and political figures as a fan–
celebrity relationship and provides a scale of political fandom as a new criterion for public …

Purpose “Fostered idols” refer to entertainment idols and young stars-in-the-making who
begin their careers as amateurs. Today, the fostered idol model has become increasingly …

What keeps learners of Japanese going in formal study? In Australia, few continue to an
advanced level of the language, despite large numbers of learners. This study found that …

With the increasing appeal of Korean popular culture known as the Korean Wave or hallyu,
fans in Israel among Korean studies students have joined—and even replaced—ethnic …

Listening to music is a highly valued leisure activity for many people (Rentfrow and Gosling
2003). Music is now available in a wide variety of formats, not only through radio and …

Multimodal examples of Japanese language input (such as 'manga'and anime) have now
become the default choice for curriculum designers, material developers, and classroom …

This article critically analyses the concept of 'gay manga'to ascertain how fan 'produsers' and
casual consumers understand both geikomi (also known as bara) and Boys Love (BL) …

In post-THAAD period, anti-Hallyu sentiments in China have never faded out, exemplified by
outbursts of anger from staunch nationalists. Social media has been considered by scholars …