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Shinichirō Inoue Set to Host Talk Event at Animate Ikebukuro
On March 1, Shinichirō Inoue, former President and CEO of KADOKAWA, will grace the Animate Ikebukuro flagship store for a special talk event. This event coincides with the release of his upcoming autobiography, Media Mix no Akuma: Inoue Shinichiro no Otaku Bunkashi.
Cover Art by CLAMP
Recently, the renowned manga team CLAMP revealed that they created the cover art for Inoue's new book, which is set to launch on March 18. The book delves into Inoue's extensive career in the publishing industry, particularly within the realms of otaku culture.
About the Book
Media Mix no Akuma translates to The Cross-Media Devil: Shinichirō Inoue's History of Otaku Culture. This compelling autobiography recounts Inoue's pioneering work across various media, including manga, anime, and literature. It will be available for 1,650 yen (approximately $10.70).
For more details, check out the following links:
Talk Event Details
The talk event will feature Inoue discussing the true stories behind his experiences in the industry. Here are the key details:
- Date: March 1, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM
- Venue: Animate Hall White, Animate Ikebukuro Main Store (South Building 9F)
- Speakers: Shinichirō Inoue and interviewer Katsushi Ota from Seikaisha.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the event will be limited and will require a pre-order of Media Mix no Akuma through the Animate online shop. Each customer is allowed one ticket, and ID will be required at the event to discourage scalping.
For more information, visit the Animate Ikebukuro website.
Sources include announcements from CLAMP's and Seikaisha's official social media channels, as well as Comic Natalie.
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