Zilia Papp PhD is Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the Faculty of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies, Hosei University, Tokyo. Originally from Hungary, Dr. Papp received her M.Des and B.Des at Kyushu University, Japan, and her PhD in Media and Communications from the University of New South Wales, Sydney. She currently lectures on Contemporary Art and Media in the Asia-Pacific Region and Animation Studies as well as contributes articles to The Japan Times. Dr. Papp also plays a monster extra in the 2005 film 'Great Yokai Wars', although it would be difficult to identify her, as she is in full 'monster' costume.