近年、マンガをめぐる社会的・文化的・産業的状況は急速かつ複雑に変化しています。こうした状況に対応すべく、IMRCでは、私たちが築いてきた実績と信頼に基づき、さらにマンガを通じた社会貢献を進めるべく、シンクタンク事業を展開しています。所属構成員を中心に、主に以下の業務内容に取り組んでいます。
In recent years, the social, cultural, and industrial circumstances surrounding manga have been changing rapidly and in complex ways. In response to these circumstances, IMRC is expanding its think tank activities, building on the track record and trust we have built up, to further contribute to society through manga. The following activities are primarily being undertaken by our affiliated members:
行政や企業の機関・団体を中心に、マンガの文化的・産業的活用モデルを提示。
Presenting organizations like governments and enterprises with models of manga’s cultural and industrial operationality.
展示、講演、研修会、ワークショップなど、各種イベントの企画立案および実施。開催例は以下をご参照下さい。
Planning and executing a range of events such as exhibitions, lectures, seminars, and workshops.
マンガを用いた教育手法・教材開発の支援、カリキュラム編成、講師派遣など。
Supporting the development of teaching methods and educational materials related to manga as well ascurriculum designs and dispatching lecturers.
マンガに関する論文、レポート、コラムなど、構成員が調査・執筆。
IMRC menbers publish manga-related papers, reports, and articles based on their investigations.