For many outside Japan, the entertainment industry is synonymous with anime and manga. While often dismissed in the West as children's fare, these mediums in Japan cater to all demographics, reflecting complex societal themes.
, a figure that now rivals the country's export of semiconductors and steel For many outside Japan, the entertainment industry is
: Japan boasts the second-largest music industry in the world, with artists like YOASOBI and reaching massive global audiences via streaming. For many outside Japan
are also recognized for their accurate depictions of daily Japanese life. reflecting complex societal themes.
(2023), which won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, and Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron