When the world thinks of Japanese entertainment, the mind usually jumps immediately to vibrant anime battles, iconic video game plumbers, or perhaps the eccentric fashion districts of Harajuku. While these are indeed the crown jewels of Japan’s export economy, they are merely the surface of a deep, complex ocean.
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When most people think of Japanese entertainment, their minds jump to Studio Ghibli, Pokémon, or J-horror classics like Ringu . And while anime and manga are global giants, they’re just the tip of the iceberg.