Aina Jinguji

Can you tell us about your research focus or interests?

My research interests are Japanese video games, Japanese pop culture and media, Japanese literature, and the U.S.-Japan relationship.

Do you have any advice for incoming students?

My advice for incoming students is to pursue everything you are interested in, even if it is not in your field of study. Things will connect when you least expect it.

What are your plans after graduation?

My plans after graduation is to work in the game industry in a position related to game design or U.S.-Japan localization.

Aina Jinguji at Little Tokyo Aina Jinguji observing Japanese tea cups Aina Jinguji at a Hello Kity machine Title screen of the game Inkression

Aina Jinguji and her Advanced Game Project team at USC Games.