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“Soft Power, Subcultures, and Streams: The Evolving Ecosystem of the Japanese Entertainment Industry and Its Cultural Impact”

A. Idol Industry – Johnny’s & AKB48

• Management as “modern geisha house” (training, purity contracts).
• 2023 Johnny’s sexual abuse scandal and its cultural fallout (silence culture, gaman – endurance).
• AKB48’s voting system (commercializing fandom).

4. Cultural Core Concepts in Entertainment

• Kawaii (cuteness): From Sanrio to idol culture – infantilization and agency.
• Honne / Tatemae (true feelings / public facade): Explored in reality shows (Terrace House) and idol scandals.
• Senpai / Kohai (hierarchy): Talent agency training, game development studios (vertical structure).
• Mono no aware (transience): Aesthetic of cherry blossoms, melancholic endings in many anime and films.

B. Anime – From Niche to Global Core

• Role of Crunchyroll and Netflix in “simulcast” culture.
• Labor issues: low animator pay vs. massive revenues (Jujutsu Kaisen).
• Cultural authenticity debate: dubbing vs. subtitles, localization changes.