When the average global consumer thinks of "Japanese entertainment," their mind likely conjures a specific image: a wide-eyed anime character with spiky hair, dodging an energy blast; or perhaps a pixelated plumber stomping a turtle in a vibrant mushroom kingdom. While anime and video games are the most visible ambassadors of Cool Japan, they represent only the surface of a deep, intricate, and historically rich cultural ecosystem.
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