We offer two essential courses, completely free of charge, at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Research at the Museum of Sexual Diversity. This initiative was part of our commitment to training and empowering LGBT+ artists.

Yukari Fujimoto is a renowned Japanese researcher and critic, professor in the Department of Japanese International Studies at Meiji University in Tokyo. A global reference in manga studies and gender theory, she specializes in investigating female representations in the media, shōjo manga (aimed at young female audiences), and the Boys' Love (BL) genre. Her work examines how these narratives challenge gender and sexuality norms, contributing to contemporary social discussions. She also serves as a judge for awards such as the Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize and is widely recognized for connecting Japanese pop culture to relevant themes in today's society.

Encouraging artistic and academic production in Brazil, generating a collective impact by creating a new environment for research and exchange with an extraordinary set of references, is a significant step in the construction of aesthetic sensibilities and the dissemination of themes that are still treated marginally within the field of arts in our country.