Free Webinar to Explore 2.5D Musicals
On Tuesday, March 30, at 8 pm EDT, The Japan Foundation, New York will hold the free YouTube webinar to analyze 2.5-Dimensional musicals from academic perspectives.
What is a 2.5-Dimensional (2.5D) musical?
It is a stage adaptation from two-dimensional media such as anime, manga and video games. This new genre of Japanese pop culture has gained remarkable popularity in Japan since the debut of Musical The Prince of Tennis in 2003.
Come join the panel discussion with three experts as they introduce the uniqueness and the fandom of 2.5D musicals, using examples such as The Prince of Tennis, Sailor Moon, NARUTO and more! They will be comparing it with other conventional musicals, history of Japanese theatre, as well as discussing where 2.5D musicals fit in the larger scheme of the 2.5D culture and why they are expanding.
This is a FREE event. Registrants will receive the link to the stream via email.
ABOUT THE JAPAN FOUNDATION: The Japan Foundation, established in 1972, is Japan's only institution dedicated to carrying out comprehensive international cultural exchange programs throughout the world. The mission of The Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
Anime Takes the Stage: The Rise of 2.5-Dimensional Musicals and Beyond
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Time: 8:00 PM EDT (Please check your time zone.)
Location: YouTube
Admission fee: Free
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musicals-and-beyond-tickets-143770715079
