Japan is elevating video games and anime to the core of its soft-power and export strategy, aiming to triple overseas content sales to $130 billion by 2033. Iconic franchises like Pokémon, Mario, and ...

"The interactive worlds dreamed up by game designers in Kyoto and Tokyo are the core of Japan’s soft power," writes Bobby ...

Japan is elevating video games to the forefront of its cultural export strategy, with government and industry leaders positioning them alongside anime as key drivers of economic growth and soft power.

Japan’s anime industry reached an all-time high in 2024, climbing to JPY3.84 trillion ($25.25 billion) in total market value, according to data presented by the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA ...

A Saudi winner of an award showcasing Japanese products globally praised Japan's anime and manga industry, likening its influence to his country's vital export. “Content that Japan has created will ...

With Europe’s $4.8 billion anime market expected to double in size by the end of the decade, Japan's leading entertainment player is acquiring U.K. distributor Anime Limited and partnering with ...

Japanese pop culture is more popular outside Japan than it’s ever previously been, with Japanese entertainment franchises having established passionate fanbases around the globe and even people ...

Solo Leveling Season 2’s release this year is undeniably one of the most popular anime launches of 2025 around the globe, but fans in Japan have a different opinion. The global phenomenon failed to ...