Events

Time and Location

November 15-17
Japan Society (New York, NY)

About

Along with Japan Society, we are honored to present “Foreign Exchange: Anime Inspirations & Visionaries with LeSean Thomas,” a multi-day series including an exhibition, retrospective screenings and talk events featuring LeSean Thomas.
 
Bronx-born LeSean Thomas is one of the few Black Americans working in the anime industry in Japan. Beginning with television projects including The Boondocks and Legend of Korra, he would transform his career when he moved to Japan to create Children of Ether, Cannon Busters, and his most recent work, Netflix’s Yasuke, a project LeSean created, directed and executive-produced.

Through Foreign Exchange, Japan Society presents retrospective screenings which spotlight the works that inspired LeSean and celebrate the luminaries across the anime world. Appearing in-person throughout the series, LeSean will discuss his history with anime, his cross-cultural productions with Japanese creators and the artform’s deep impact with diverse audiences, including talks with The Imagination Project Inc. offering guidance for the next generation of creators, directors, producers, artists and animators. 

For the full lineup of the events and information, please visit: Foreign Exchange: Anime Inspirations & Visionaries with LeSean Thomas — Japan Society

This event is co-presented by the Japan Foundation, New York and Japan Society.