Lecture | Manga as a Global Form with Kofi M. Bazzell-Smith

Join us for a talk on how manga serves as a bridge between cultures, a site of innovation, and a platform for new narratives!

About this Event

Presented by the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan.

This event is free and open to the public.

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Lectures begin at 6:30 PM and run approximately 45–60 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.

No admittance after 7:00 PM or once seating is full.

Kofi M. Bazzell‑Smith, artist, educator, and the first professor of Japanese manga practice in the United States, shares an inside look at his upcoming graphic novel, Azuki; his work in U.S.–Japan cultural exchange; and the development of manga education in America.

For more information about the talk, visit the event webpage (https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/events/2026/lecture-bazzell-smith.html).

Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM

Check-in Begins

Info: No admittance after 7:00 PM or once seating is full.

Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat.

🕑: 06:30 PM

Opening Remarks

🕑: 06:35 PM

Lecture/Talk

Info: Lectures run approximately 45–60 minutes.

🕑: 07:25 PM

Question & Answer

Info: Q&A Sessions begin immediately after the presentation concludes. This time is an estimate and may vary.