Research Article
Anime IP in China: A Comprehensive Review of Academic Endeavors
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-5-2024.2350038, author={Xi Chen and Wei Yu and Hang Zhang}, title={Anime IP in China: A Comprehensive Review of Academic Endeavors}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Art Design and Digital Technology, ADDT 2024, May 24--26, 2024, Luoyang, China}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ADDT}, year={2024}, month={9}, keywords={anime intellectual property; ip; animation ip; statistical analysis; review}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-5-2024.2350038} }- Xi Chen
Wei Yu
Hang Zhang
Year: 2024
Anime IP in China: A Comprehensive Review of Academic Endeavors
ADDT
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-5-2024.2350038
Abstract
This study investigates the landscape of academic research on anime intellectual property(IP) in China, addressing the scarcity of review literature and providing insights into its current state. Through statistical analysis and content research methods applied to over 700 articles indexed in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI) database from pre-2014 to 2023, key findings emerge. While anime IP has garnered significant attention, there is a predominant focus on applied research over review articles. The analysis highlights a scarcity of high-level research, concentrated disciplinary distribution, and limited thematic diversity. Additionally, there is a concentration of research in journals related to film, television, media, and publishing, albeit with a lack of strong continuity. Citation analysis shows increased attention to anime IP research in recent years. The study explores various research contents, including commercialization strategies, cultural expression, educational applications, cross-media storytelling, and internationalization, with a noted dearth of international comparative research.