Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size20–22 studentsCredits3 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2DescriptionThis course examines, analyzes, and discusses central themes and topics in Japanese culture and society through the lens of Japanese animation (anime) and printed cartoons/graphic novels (manga). Students also look into the work of key anime and manga artists to gain an insight into the evolution of these genres and how they have impacted the development of global popular culture. This JA 23H is enriched with a guided research project to synthesize the lesson contents and apply the newly gained knowledge and skills to the analysis of an anime/manga phenomenon of student's choice. The class is taught in English. Credit offered in JA 23 or JA 23H, but not for both. 