You cannot understand modern Japanese entertainment without acknowledging its past. The influence of (stylized drama) and Bunraku (puppetry) is evident in the dramatic pacing and character designs of modern animation.
, Japan’s cultural exports have become as economically significant as its steel and semiconductor industries. The Worldfolio 1. Global Economic Powerhouse
The Japanese entertainment industry stands at a crossroads. The "Cool Japan" strategy, heavily funded by the government, has largely failed (corruption, wasted funds on overpriced exhibits). However, private enterprise is succeeding organically.
