No article on Japanese entertainment is complete without (Japanese games). From Nintendo (Mario, Zelda) to Capcom (Resident Evil, Street Fighter) and FromSoftware (Elden Ring, Dark Souls), Japanese developers defined the childhoods of the entire planet.
The Japanese entertainment industry is currently at a crossroads, pivoting toward a post-COVID, tech-driven future. No article on Japanese entertainment is complete without
The most visible pillars of the industry are anime and manga. Unlike Western comics, which were historically viewed as "for kids," manga in Japan covers every conceivable genre—from high-stakes corporate drama to gourmet cooking. Zelda) to Capcom (Resident Evil