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Japan is no longer just "exporting culture"—it’s redefining soft power. In 2026, the entertainment sector has been elevated to a strategic priority alongside high-tech industries like semiconductors. Here’s what’s driving the shift: In 2026, the entertainment sector has been elevated
Unlike Hollywood, where a studio funds a film, anime is funded by a "Production Committee" (a group of companies: a toy maker, a record label, a publisher, a TV station). This spreads risk but also results in anomalies: anime often exists solely to sell plastic figurines or light novels. This has created a hyper-specific culture of moe (affection for 2D characters). This has created a hyper-specific culture of moe