Why Fandom Matters

Drawing from the insights of her new book, Leven als Fan (2024), Nicolle will share some of the history of anime fandom, and where it’s going next. Beyond the why and how of fandom, you will get insights into new developments that shape our culture, such as characters and virtual influencers, sustainability and the metaverse. What are the trends that we can explore, be critical of, and look forward to? Time to get inspired and to discuss this together!