National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (NYUST) has achieved a significant milestone in international collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japan’s ASO College of Anime and Game. NYUST has also been officially registered as an “Overseas Partner Institution” under the Global Manga Academic Program (G-MAP), a national-level international collaboration initiative led by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. The signing of the MOU marks a formal connection between Taiwan’s higher education sector and Japan’s official anime talent development system, opening a new chapter in cross-border anime creation, intellectual property (IP) development, and international industry-academia collaboration between Taiwan and Japan.
Connecting with Japan’s National-Level Program: Advancing Global Anime Talent Development
The Global Manga Academic Program (G-MAP), promoted by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs, is a flagship Japanese government initiative dedicated to cultivating top anime and manga talent from around the world. Through a bilateral MOU with ASO College of Anime and Game, the Department of Digital Media Design at NYUST underwent a review by a Japanese committee and successfully obtained official recognition as an “Overseas Partner Institution.”
Moving forward, the two institutions will focus their collaboration on “international manga exchange” and “bilateral practical workshops for faculty and students.” Through these initiatives, NYUST students will be able to engage directly with Japan’s anime and manga talent-development programs during their studies, strengthening their international mobility and competitiveness.
Deepening University Social Responsibility (USR) Through Local History and Cultural Interpretation
This international partnership also represents a significant advancement in the Department of Digital Media Design’s long-term commitment to University Social Responsibility (USR). Associate Professor Han-Teng Weng, the project director, noted that the department’s USR initiatives have long leveraged ACG-related digital technologies to facilitate in-depth interpretation and creative transformation of local culture, historical memories, and regional revitalization.
Through this international partnership, the department aims to further advance its USR mission of “localizing technological empowerment and internationalizing cultural interpretation,” while bringing Taiwan’s local cultural stories and ACG creative capabilities to a broader international stage.
Laying the Foundation for Future Development and Expanding International Horizons
By successfully connecting with a national-level Japanese program, the Department of Digital Media Design at NYUST demonstrates its strong implementation capabilities and forward-looking international vision. The establishment of this international collaboration framework positions NYUST as a model for Taiwan’s higher education institutions seeking to expand their presence in the international ACG field.
Looking ahead, the two institutions will continue to deepen their collaboration through manga derivative-creation projects and joint exhibitions and performances, working together to establish an international model base for anime talent development and IP incubation between Taiwan and Japan.
Vice President Monji of ASO College Presenting a Commemorative Gift
President Engaging in Discussion with Japanese Guests
MOU Signing Ceremony with ASO College in Japan
Group Photo with Japanese Guests 1
Group Photo with Japanese Guests 2
Organizing Unit: Department of Digital Media Design
Department Chair: Yang Hsi-Hsun
Contact Person: Assistant Lin Chao-Miao
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