Japan continues to be the world's second-largest music market and third-largest film market .
Manga (printed comics) and anime (animation) form the bedrock of Japanese cultural export. Unlike Western comic books, which historically focused heavily on superheroes, manga spans an infinite variety of genres tailored to every age demographic and interest.
The industry is also navigating digital-era risks, from battling online piracy to grappling with the implications of AI-generated content, which could threaten the livelihoods of human creators.
Japan continues to be the world's second-largest music market and third-largest film market .
Manga (printed comics) and anime (animation) form the bedrock of Japanese cultural export. Unlike Western comic books, which historically focused heavily on superheroes, manga spans an infinite variety of genres tailored to every age demographic and interest.
The industry is also navigating digital-era risks, from battling online piracy to grappling with the implications of AI-generated content, which could threaten the livelihoods of human creators.