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No discussion of Japanese entertainment is complete without acknowledging the two-dimensional foundation: (comics) and Anime (animation). Unlike Western comics, which are often relegated to niche "geek" culture, manga in Japan is a mainstream, ubiquitous medium. It is read by businessmen on crowded subways, housewives during lunch breaks, and children in waiting rooms. It spans every conceivable genre—culinary drama, sports psychology, romantic tragedy, economic thrillers, and horrifying body horror. a strategy designed to leverage the country’s cultural