Volunteer Opportunity: Discuss Anime & Connect with the World！

🎬 About the Program

Welcome to Anime de Discussion, a unique international exchange program where anime serves as a bridge for cultural understanding! This program creates an engaging space where foreign participants and Japanese high school students come together to share their thoughts on anime while naturally deepening their cultural awareness.

Whether you're a long-time anime fan or just curious about Japanese culture, this is the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, learn new perspectives, and make international friends—all through the lens of anime!

📌 Program Highlights

✅ Anime as a Common Language

• Engage in lively discussions about anime’s impact on society, culture, and the future.
• Explore how different cultures interpret anime themes in unique ways.

✅ Bilingual Support for a Comfortable Exchange

• Sessions are supported by bilingual staff, ensuring smooth communication for all participants.
• Whether you’re confident in Japanese, English, or both, you can join the conversation in your preferred language.

✅ A Fun and Educational Space for International Friendship

• Discuss, debate, and share ideas while respecting each other’s perspectives.
• Expand your worldview in a relaxed, friendly environment!

🎙 Discussion Format & Activities

📅 Frequency: Twice a month, 90-minute sessions

🎞 Themes:

• Anime & Society (e.g., Doraemon’s gadgets and real-world tech innovation, Your Name and cultural identity)
• Anime from a Global Perspective (e.g., historical interpretations in Attack on Titan, dystopian themes in Ghost in the Shell)

👥 Discussion Style:

• Free-flowing, engaging conversations with a mix of Japanese and international participants.
• Bilingual support to ensure smooth communication for everyone.

📝 Participant Requirements

✔ Interested in anime and cultural exchange

✔ Basic communication skills in either Japanese or English

✔ High school students (for student participants)

📌 We encourage participants to watch the featured anime beforehand for a more interactive discussion!

💡 Who Should Join?

✅ Anime lovers who want to connect with people from different cultures!

✅ Anyone interested in discussing anime from a broader, international perspective!

✅ Those who want to improve their Japanese or English while having fun!

📢 Additional Information

🌍 Bilingual staff will provide language support, so don’t worry if you're not fluent!

🎊 Group activities and special events are planned to make the experience even more exciting!

🎥 Discover new perspectives, make international friends, and explore different cultures—all through anime!

📌 Anime is more than just entertainment—it’s a way to connect with the world. Join us and let’s explore it together! 🌏✨