Yasuyuki Otokawa President & CEO, J Comic Terrace Co., Ltd.
Kotaro Ogino Director, NPO Uguisu Ribbon / Senior Researcher, Japan Institute for Law and Information Systems (JILIS)
Dan Kanemitsu Translator
Rito Kimi Bishojo Comic Researcher / Interviewer / Writer / Member, Japan Society for Studies in Cartoon and Comics / Member, Japan Cartoonists Association
Rikiya Kurimata Editor-in-Chief, IP Bookstore / General Manager, IP Bookstore Shibuya & Osaka, IP Production Division, Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
Shiori Ishii Chief Planner, CMI Center, Tanseisha Co., Ltd.
Takeshi Kikuchi Director (Representative Director) of the MANGA Research Institute (General Incorporated Association)