Sessions | IMART2025

2025.
November

Wednesday

Paid Content Session Manga 2025.11.12 [Wed] 　14:30- 15:30 　Animate Theater

Is the relationship between Manga and AI heading toward a Singularity?

Takayuki Fukatsu　CEO of THE GUILD Co., Ltd.

Joji Morikawa　Manga Artist / Executive Director of the Japan Cartoonists Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association)

Kensuu (Kensuke Furukawa)　CEO of ARU Co., Ltd.

Takeshi Kikuchi　Director (Representative Director) of the MANGA Research Institute (General Incorporated Association)

2025.
November

Friday

Paid Content Session IP: Except For Anime & Videogram 　Pre-recorded

How Are Manga “Original Art Exhibitions” and “Special Exhibitions” Created? — The Organizational Framework and Practical Case Studies Behind Bringing Concepts to Life

Masayuki Nukaga　Expert, Convention Department / IP Business Promotion Producer, Sunshine City Corporation

Sounosuke Morita　Deputy General Manager, Cultural Projects Department II, Media Business Division, The Asahi Shimbun Company

Haruhisa Shiraishi　General Manager, Content Business Department, MATSUYA CO., LTD.

Yasuhiro Yamauchi　Deputy Director (Board Member), MANGA GENERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

2025.
November

Wednesday

Paid Content Session Manga 　Pre-recorded

The Journey of Digital Comics: A Quarter Century to Maturity

Yasuko Matsui　CEO of Papyless Co., Ltd.

Hibiki Takemura　CEO, NIHONBUNGEISHA Co.,Ltd.

Yuichiro Ohnuki　Executive Officer, eBook Distribution Business, MEDIA DO Co., Ltd.

Takeshi Kikuchi　Director (Representative Director) of the MANGA Research Institute (General Incorporated Association)

2025.
November

Tuesday

Paid Content Session IP: Except For Anime & Videogram 　Pre-recorded

Marketing Strategies for Commercial Success in 2.5D Theater

Michiho Matsumoto　Managing Director, Nelke Planning Co., Ltd.

Hinami Kamakura　General Manager, Rights Business Department, Rights & Media Business Division, Kodansha Ltd.

Takako Iwamoto　Board Member, General Incorporated Association Manganight

2025.
October

Thursday

Paid Content Session Manga 　Pre-recorded

The Present and Future of Manga Editing: A Talk Session with Up-and-coming Editors

Takuto Miyakawa　Weekly Shonen Sunday Editorial Department, Shogakukan Inc.

Hiroyuki Endo　Executive Officer / Editor, Number Nine Inc.

Yuta Yoshinaga　Young Animal Editorial Department, Hakusensha, Inc.

Chanmei　Manga Writer

2025.
October

Tuesday

Paid Content Session IP: Anime & Videogram 　Pre-recorded

E-books 3.0: A New Form of Light Anime Led by Publishers

Seigo Kato　General Manager, IP Production Department, SORAJIMA Co., Ltd.

Ryo Wakabayashi　Sales Leader, Cycomi Sales Team, Manga Division, Cygames, Inc.

Tatsuya Maeda　President and CEO, IMAGICA Infos Co., Ltd.

Tetsuya Hayama　Manager, Light Anime Promotion Section, Publication Innovation Division, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

2025.
October

Tuesday

Paid Content Session Manga 　Pre-recorded

Payment Suspension for Adult Content: The Issue of Financial Censorship

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

2025.
October

Tuesday

Paid Content Session IP: Except For Anime & Videogram 　Pre-recorded

Latest Trends in Live Events, Retail, and Exhibitions: Presentation that Resonates with Fans

Rikiya Kurimata　Editor-in-Chief, IP Bookstore / General Manager, IP Bookstore Shibuya & Osaka, IP Production Division, Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.