Join CEO of D’ART Shtajio, Arthell Isom as he discusses the steps needed to forge a successful career within the anime industry as a foreigner. Having lived in Japan for 15 years now, Isom started his animation career as a background artist at Ogura Kobou, founded by the Art Director of “Ghost in the Shell”, and has faced several challenges along the way. The East meets West panel is designed to help interested artists avoid the pitfalls of the industry and help prepare them for what to expect culturally, artistically, and professionally.