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.
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”
The call for papers is now closed. Applicants will be notified by the end of December 2025. Program and registration information will be posted in February 2026.
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!