Japanese entertainment began long before television, rooted in performance arts that still influence modern media:
At the heart of Japan’s modern cultural identity are and manga . Unlike Western cartoons, which were historically viewed as children's media, Japanese animation spans every conceivable genre, from philosophical sci-fi ( Ghost in the Shell ) to high-stakes sports dramas ( Ha壓yu!! ). Japanese entertainment began long before television
: What began with "Father of Manga" Osamu Tezuka has grown into a global driver for the comic industry. Masterpieces like Spirited Away Japanese animation spans every conceivable genre