Japan Appoints Cartoon Ambassador: Doraemon
This is one of many recent efforts to harness the potential of Japanese pop culture, which also includes the creation of an International Manga Award (likened to a Nobel Peace Prize for artists), and the appointment of Astro Boy last November as ambassador for overseas safety.
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Mar 25, 2008 12:37 AM by katsup
Mar 24, 2008 5:34 PM by Cortez321
ITS ONE OF THEIR PLANS TO TAKE OVER THE WURLD!!!
I, for one, welcome our new blue robo-cat overlords.
Oh, how I LOL'd :3
Mar 22, 2008 4:08 PM by the_seventh_l
wow, lol.
next thing i know, when i hit graduate school, there will be degrees for the study of anime and manga!!
lol
Mar 22, 2008 2:03 AM by Friendlysoul
ITS ONE OF THEIR PLANS TO TAKE OVER THE WURLD!!!
I, for one, welcome our new blue robo-cat overlords.
Mar 21, 2008 5:57 PM by Iri
ITS ONE OF THEIR PLANS TO TAKE OVER THE WURLD!!! jk x[ but still, I dont really like their idea of spreading their culture =
I think "spread" here means "publicize" not "forcing" or "imposing" Japanese culture onto other countries.
Mar 21, 2008 5:44 PM by dtshyk
Mar 21, 2008 2:42 PM by neverest
You can take anime studies class at universities now.
I personally refuse, although it would count for my degree.
Haha…that's cool, it might help towards my career choice………somewhat.
Mar 21, 2008 1:18 PM by YoshikoHatake
They need to appoint a Loli Ambassador.
It may come true in the near future. The Japan fundation (one of the Japanese administrative institutions) chose a loli character as a mascot for the Venezia-biennale 9th International Architecture Exhibition.
The other example is a local public office in Nishimuro, which is famous for the world herritage "Kii mountain range" assigned Fuko from CLANNAD as a mascot character.
Mar 21, 2008 5:15 AM by dtshyk
They need to appoint a Loli Ambassador.
Moar like tentacle Ambassador!
=P
Mar 21, 2008 3:35 AM by Echelon
and toss in a Tsundere Ambassador, too.
and appoint Goku from Dragon Ball as the World Peace Ambassador.
Mar 21, 2008 3:35 AM by removed-user
You can take anime studies class at universities now.
I personally refuse, although it would count for my degree.
Interesting, I'll have to see if my community college offers anything like this next semester.
As for the news, with my current and insane anime obsession I guess I have to say ... sweet!? :P
Mar 21, 2008 3:35 AM by Echelon
Mar 20, 2008 9:39 PM by Darkreaper70
wow, really? that's pretty nuts. is there a list of universities somewhere that offer this? i'd definitely take it as an elective...beats other crap that universities offer.
Mine is offering one on Graphic Novels >.> Must take it next semester!
Mar 20, 2008 9:30 PM by edythemighty
Mar 20, 2008 8:39 PM by Casual_Toast
Mar 20, 2008 8:22 PM by Corpse69
Mar 20, 2008 8:18 PM by nandoacoelho
Mar 20, 2008 8:17 PM by Davison
and the appointment of Astro Boy last November as ambassador for overseas safety.
Since when has someone with rockets strapped to their boots inspired safety?
Mar 20, 2008 7:58 PM by Warll
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