This webinar will be a lively conversation between two experts in yōkai, Michael Dylan Foster (Professor of Japanese, folklore and literature, UC Davis) and Zack Davisson (yōkai expert, author, translator of Mizuki Shigeru manga). Foster will examine the evolving roles of yōkai in Japanese history, folklore, literature and theater, focusing on some of the most important and well known examples of these supernatural creatures. Davisson will explore the influence of yōkai on modern-day manga, anime, video games and other aspects of modern Japanese culture. The conversation will be moderated by Meher McArthur, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Art and Cultural Director and curator of the exhibition NATURE/SUPERNATURE.

Learn more and register HERE!

My next convention appearance will be in January for Anime Los Angeles!

My next convention appearance will be in January for Anime Los Angeles!

I’ll be in Sydney, Australia for a lecture series and the opening of the Museum of New South Wales exhibit Phenomenal beings: spirits in Japanese art and culture.

I hope some Australian fans come out for this rare chance to meet!

Masters of Monsters: The Tradition of Horror in Japanese Folklore & Manga

A new book coming from the Museum of International Folk Art with contributions from the superstars of yokai studies, including… Zack Davisson! This is going to be an invaluable resource and a great book!

I’ve been announced as a guest for Anime NYC 2019. Excited to make my first appearance at this con!

I attended the American Writers and Writing Program (AWP) conference this weekend, where I did a panel on Asian Ghosts with M Thomas Gammarino, Leanne Dunic, and Khaty Xiong. It was a fascinating panel and I was honored to be a part of it.

Afterwards, one of the attendees showed me her sketchbook. She had been live sketching the panel, and did an amazing job!

My first book “Yurei: The Japanese Ghost” has been translated into Spanish and will be published by Satori Ediciones. Their design for the book looks great!! Very exciting!

The Polish translation of my book Yurei: The Japanese Ghost is officially available!!!