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So You Think You Know Anime? With Mika Brown, Associate Professor of Japanese Language At University of East Anglia
3rd December 2025 @ 16:00 - 16:45
Do you love anime? Do you think you know it well? This fun and interactive session will take you beyond the screen. We will explore how anime reflects Japanese culture—school life, food, traditions, and values. But that’s not all! We will dive into the hidden world of subtitles. Do English subtitles really match what the characters are saying in Japanese? You may be surprised at the differences!
Through the session, you will discover how simple words like “I” and “brother” carry meanings that subtitles cannot fully capture. And you can learn why studying Japanese can open a whole new way of experiencing your favourite shows.
Lecturer Profile: Mika Brown is Associate Professor of Japanese Language in the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies at University of East Anglia.
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: All aged 16+ pre-university students with either an interest in Anime or the study of Japanese language and culture, or both! Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions relating to study at university.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: