The podcast delves into the global popularity of Japanese-style anime within the context of geek culture. Topics include fan subs, danmaku subtitles, mecha children in anime, and cybernetic play in transmedia narratives. The guest, Jinying Li, sheds light on the cultural implications of anime's rise, especially in China's digital economy.

A deep dive into the global appeal of anime and geek culture, focusing on the evolution of zhai in China and the impact of fan subtitles. Explore the unique phenomenon of Don Maku in Eastern media cultures and the prevalence of the mecha child motif in anime. Learn about the super flat movement inspired by anime and manga, and the intricate zai culture in China's digital platforms.