![]() The discussion then briefly touched on the recent content additions to the game–new chapters for the main storyline focusing on the Pomefiore dorm (dedicated to the memory of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) as well as the currently-ongoing special event “Phantom Bride: Love at First Fright” that stars characters from dorm Ignihyde (based on Hades from Hercules.) The panel concluded with Hanae demonstrating his skill at the Twistune rhythm challenges from the game, and then echoing Shimazaki’s sentiments of appreciation and surprise that Twisted-Wonderland has proven to be so popular overseas, and a strong desire to go to Disneyland next time he visits the US. ![]() A replica of the letter was later posted at the Twisted-Wonderland booth in the Entertainment Hall. When I was recording it, I tried to take some hints from the original work…in the Disney movie and the animation, like when Riddle got angry and growled, I took a hint from the animation too.”Ī video greeting from one of Hanae’s fellow voice actors, Nobunaga Shimazaki, (Silver from Diasomnia dorm) was presented, as well as a message and special artwork created for the panel by character designer and concept creator Yana Toboso. They take a lot of direction from it, and that interests me as well. Hanae did some Q&A with Aniplex America moderator Lauren Jeong, such as who is his favorite game character? (Ace.) Would he like to join Heartslabyul dorm? (No.) He also mentioned the care the game takes to adhere to its Disney origins, saying “…what's interesting about this game is, because it's inspired by Disney, there are areas where there's dialogue from Disney works. Hanae has also voiced many other characters in properties such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and was also was the Japanese dubbed voice for Artie (John McCrea) in the live-action Cruella. The panel’s special guest was Natsuki Hanae, the voice actor for the rule-obsessed headwarden to dorm Heartslabyul, Riddle Rosehearts. The main panel at Anime Expo for the Disneyphile was on the recently localized mobile game from Japan, Disney Twisted-Wonderland–a “villains school adventure game, with elements of battle games, rhythm games, and the magic of Disney.” ![]() The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) hosted the event as Japanese popular culture was presented in all its facets for fans from over 70 countries.ĭespite the ongoing COVID threat, convention attendees came out in droves to attend panels, get autographs, watch premieres, and buy merchandise dedicated to anime and manga of all genres. Though this is a goliath of an endeavor, I feel I am pursuing something I have wanted to understand but didn't have the words for since I played my first video game as a very young child, an experience that has shaped the course of my life since.Anime Expo, the largest celebration of anime pop culture in North America, came back from its three-year-COVID-mandated hiatus to once again set up shop at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past Independence Day weekend. It is my hope that this research will shed light on how gaming can help those between cultures find a sense of self through being immersed in another world, and to expand on a different approach to writing narrative and performing user experience research. I am very happy to share that at the end of this month, I will be starting my PhD in Sociology at George Mason University, where I will be researching identity and escapism through video games amongst Levantine Americans. It made sense, then, to take on a new journey that merged these things together. I have been told by some people that there is quite a jump between these roles, but I see an unbreakable thread of connection to all of them - my desire to understand and partake in very human experiences, and expanding upon these experiences through storytelling and art. ![]() Since graduating I have worked in immigration law firms where I filed many entertainment-based visas and green cards, finally scrounged up the courage to properly study illustration, helped organize one of the largest anime conventions in the world, and more recently, I am working in design production on an adult animated comedy with the prestigious A24. The itch to work in gaming never truly went away, but I couldn't settle on what it was exactly I wanted to pursue in the field anymore, so I explored different paths and opportunities. Ultimately, I scared myself out of this because I felt leagues behind my classmates, and decided to pursue my love for culture, reading, and writing by studying Anthropology instead. When I started college, I wanted to do character design for video games. I have had a rollercoaster ride of education and work experience. I’m happy to share that I'll be starting my Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at George Mason University!
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