: Dominated by the "Big Four" studios— Toho , Toei , Shochiku , and Kadokawa —which produce both live-action and animated blockbusters. Traditional Performing Arts

The fabled "Production Committee" system ( Seisaku Iinkai ) is a unique Japanese invention. To mitigate financial risk, a committee of publishers, TV stations, advertising agencies, and toy companies funds an anime. This explains why you see bizarre cross-promotions (e.g., Evangelion bullet trains or Demon Slayer noodles). It maximizes intellectual property (IP) monetization through merchandise, games, and live events.

: Japanese culture is often defined as Precise, Punctual, Patient, and Polite .

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