Ian Condry is an Associate Professor of Comparative Media Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He critically examines the intricate relationship between media, culture, and the forces of globalization. His research often focuses on how cultural expressions, such as music and media, are adopted, adapted, and transformed as they travel across different regions, providing a nuanced understanding of cultural exchange and the evolution of global cultural landscapes.
Drawing on ethnographic research including interviews with artists at some of Tokyo's leading animation studios, Ian Condry focuses attention on the collective social energy that has made anime a global cultural phenomenon.