Fandom Nationalism: Participatory Censorship and Performative Patriotism in East Asia

This book delves into the world of "fandom nationalism," where the lines between fan devotion and nationalistic fervor blur within the East Asian media landscape.

Taking a non—Western perspective in fan studies, this book challenges conventional understandings of fandom nationalism. While the concept usually describes how citizens passionately adore their nation akin to idolizing celebrities, this ground—breaking research adds a captivating twist: such passion encompasses not only the expres...