The Japanese entertainment industry is a paradox. It is hyper-capitalist yet relies on feudal loyalty. It is the source of the world's most cutting-edge animation yet runs on fax machines and bento boxes for overworked animators. It sells "cute" ( kawaii ) to the world while harboring a brutal, unforgiving production schedule.

Beyond the Shibuya Scramble: How Japan's Entertainment Industry Became the World's Most Fascinating Parallel Universe

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The Japanese entertainment industry has had a profound impact on the country's culture and society. It has: