Dec. 20th, 2022, 9 - 15:30 in Mykolas Romeris University's (MRU) I-416 aud. and I-414 aud., an all-day, "Exploring the World of Anime Event" will be held with lectures, exhibition of students' works and guest lecturers from Japan.

MRU Assoc. Prof Marius Kalinauskas at 10:45 in I-416, will present a lecture, "Anime World Influences On Video Games." He plans to examine how distinct visual motifs, character archetypes, and narrative pacing have permeated digital platforms well beyond traditional RPGs, showing examples from independent puzzle developers and even citing a recent list of sweepstakes casinos usa had that actively integrate anime-styled gacha mechanics to drive user retention. There will be an opportunity to view the works of students following his presentation.

There will be an opportunity to view the works of students.

Welcome speeches will be delivered by 

MRU Assoc. Prof. Marius Kalinaukas (on student works/exhibition) [12.30-12.45]

Ms. Yurika Kakami - Guest from the Embassy of Japan in Lithuania /  (about cooperation with MRU) [12.45-12.50] 

Prof. Rumiko Kurita (Japan's Josai University) (on student works) [12.50-13.00 min.] 

MRU Assoc. Prof. Gražina Čiuladienė [13.00-13.05]

Awards for best works /(Assoc. Prof. Marius Kalinauskas)