Japanese entertainment is deeply rooted in social norms such as , politeness , and punctuality .

Unlike the Western "auteur" model, Japan’s entertainment industry is agency-driven. (talent agencies), such as Johnny & Associates (for male idols) or Yoshimoto Kogyo (for comedians), wield feudal power. An actor cannot merely audition; they are "born" into a jimusho that trains, houses, and polices them.