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Bryan Hikari Hartzheim is an Associate Professor at the School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University, with affiliations to the Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
- 2022–Present: Associate Professor at Waseda University
- 2017–2022: Assistant Professor at Waseda University
Research Focus: Hartzheim specializes in Game Studies, Media Industry and Production Studies, and Anime/Manga Studies. His work explores production processes, transmedia storytelling, and the intersection of Japanese media industries with global audiences. Recent publications examine Hideo Kojima’s meta-cinematic design, the evolution of anime studios, and mobile game production dynamics.
Key Trends in Publications: His scholarship bridges Japanese media production (e.g., anime script development, manga editorial practices) with video game design (e.g., auteur theory, ludic representation). He emphasizes database-driven narratives and cross-media franchise management.
Scientific Awards:
- Special Research Grant (2017) for Hideo Kojima's game design research
