Adventurer's Guild as an Employer: Japanese Influence on a Western Game Concept (Desucon 2026)

Käthy "Phoenix" Rannaste Fantasy and isekai genres often feature professional institutions offering services for budding and experienced adventurers, ranging from quest compensation and official paperwork to advice on raw material refinement or finding a good tavern for the evening. How much have Japanese work culture and social values influenced the concept? Are guild employees treated fairly or overworked? Are all the guild receptionists' uniforms unusually modern and formal? Let's explore the topic through different series featuring guilds of varying competence and reputation. The presentation will be held in English.