"You draw from a distance," he said, his voice low. "But great art requires intimacy. You need to understand the texture of vulnerability."
Japan's "soft power" has evolved from a niche interest into a major global business asset.
The Japanese entertainment industry is a masterclass in balancing the with the avant-garde
The industry operates through a unique "media mix" strategy, where original stories (often manga) are adapted into anime, films, video games, and merchandise to maximize reach and economic value.
Anime and manga are arguably Japan's most successful cultural exports. What began as a local medium has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar global industry.