Theme: Traversing Trans-Asian Imaginaries: Anime, Manga, and Media Cultures
Dates: 29-30 May, 2026
Location: National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
Under the theme “Traversing Trans-Asian Imaginaries,” Mechademia 2026 seeks to explore the dynamic intersections of anime, manga, and related media cultures across Asia and beyond. This is part of a broader strategy to extend Mechademia into intellectual communities in different geographical locales.
Registration
Available through Eventbrite. General attendees are welcome! Reduced rates are available for students and those who are not employed full-time.
Keynote Speaker: Chua Beng Huat, Emeritus Professor, Department of Sociology, Distinguished Professorial Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Title: “Approaches to the Study of Popular Culture in Southeast Asia and Beyond”
Schedule: Available online as a spreadsheet or as a downloadable PDF.
Contact:
For further information, contact the organizing committee at asiaconference.mechademia@gmail.com
Join us in Singapore for Mechademia 2026 as we traverse the vibrant landscapes of Asian media cultures together!