globally in 2024. Overseas revenue for anime has grown by 75% since 2020, even overtaking the domestic Japanese market in total value. Mega-hits like Demon Slayer Jujutsu Kaisen continue to lead this charge. Video Games

In the 20th century, Japanese entertainment began to modernize with the introduction of Western-style theater, music, and film. The post-World War II era saw a significant rise in popular culture, with the emergence of genres like J-pop (Japanese pop music), J-rock (Japanese rock music), and anime (Japanese animation).