Story x Story Special: Anime in the Mainstream Panel (MCM Comic Con)

In this special episode of Story x Story, we’re sharing the audio from our Anime in the Mainstream panel at MCM Comic Con London (May 2026).Anime is no longer as niche as it once was, and is now defining entertainment for a whole generation. Our panel explores what makes anime land emotionally, how streaming and social media are accelerating its rise, and what is at stake as Hollywood and global platforms invest more into the medium we’ve been enjoying for years.Nigel is moderating the panel, which features Lara Callaghan, Vittorio Deluca, Marta Camilo, and Marcus Tan, with audience questions at the end. Whether you’re familiar with, or new to, the world of anime, this conversation will help give a clearer picture of how anime is different from much of Western animation, plus insight into the question of adaptations, anime-inspired work, and more.Don’t forget to tune in to the mayamada Twitch channel each month for more Studio77 content with our hosts and the mayamada community: Studio77 Report, Casual Conversations With Comic Creators and Games Night.Connect with Lara online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wip_comicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/WIP_ComicsConnect with Marta online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myunieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisismartaaaTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/myunieConnect with Vik online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikdelucacomicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/GutterLizardzConnect with Marcus online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanimepsychiatristConnect with mayamadamayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation.Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamadaJoin our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT