Meet Akira Tanaka, a passionate 19-year-old student in the Waterloo Arts program who has an insatiable love for Japanese culture and anime. Growing up in a multicultural household, Akira often finds solace in the fantastical worlds of manga and animated series, which inspire their creative writing and digital art projects. Between classes, they can be found attending anime club meetings, discussing the latest series, and organizing cosplay events on campus.