Creek & River Co., Ltd. will host a webinar on Thursday, December 18, 2025, exploring how Japanese and Western media traditions have influenced each other to create new forms of storytelling and design.
※英語でのセミナーとなりますが、同時通訳を通して日本語でお聞きいただくことも可能です（ご自身でオリジナル「英語」または「通訳チャンネル」を選択していただくことができます）。
日本語開催概要ページ＞＞
Media doesn’t evolve in isolation.
Games, anime, film, and manga grow through cultural exchange, giving rise to new styles and genres.
In this session, we’ll examine how Japanese games and anime reshaped Western aesthetics, and how Western cinema and genre conventions impacted Japanese game design.
We’ll also dive into hybrid examples like Genshin Impact and Fortnite collaborations, uncovering strategies for creating games and stories that resonate globally.
Our speaker, Matthew Moss, a creative director with over 18 years of experience in Tokyo and the U.S., will guide you through the DNA of global media culture and share insights on design strategies that connect with players across borders.
What You’ll Learn
✔ Japanese Influence — How games, anime, and manga shaped Western aesthetics
✔ Western Impact — How cinematic and genre design influenced Japanese games
✔ Hybrid Media — Explore global blends like Genshin Impact or Fortnite collaborations
✔ Creative Strategies — Leverage blended traditions to design for global players
Who Should Attend
Game designers and planners
Students and educators in media and game studies
Fans of anime and games
Anyone interested in global creative strategies
登壇者
Matthew Moss氏
Matthew Moss is a seasoned Creative Director with over 18 years of experience in game visual development. He has led teams in both Tokyo and New York, collaborating with renowned companies such as Disney, National Geographic, TV Tokyo, and LEGO. Matthew is deeply passionate about enhancing the visual appeal of games, believing that the key to success lies in harmonizing a project’s core concepts, technology, and mission with its visual development. This approach aims to deliver moments of inspiration, emotion, and imagination to the audience.
Matthew excels in conceptualizing and executing innovative game designs, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and creative strategies to provide exceptional player experiences. He is committed to building strong client relationships and fostering highly collaborative teams, driven by a desire to create games that both inspire and entertain.
Outline of the event
| Date and time | 2025/12/18（WED） 19：30～20：30(JST) |
|---|---|
| Schedule | 19：30～19：35 Creek and River Co., Ltd Introduction 19：35～20：20 Presentation by Matthew Moss 20：20～20：30 Q&A |
| Place | Zoom |
| Speakers | Matthew Moss |
| Participants | ・Game developer ・Game designer ・Game planner ・Graphic designer ・UX designer ・UI designer ・User / Player researcher ・Programmer / Developer |
| Entry fee | free |
| Capacity | 60 people |
| Organizer | CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. |
| Application deadline | 2025/12/18（WED） 20：30(JST) |
