: Long-term brand building (e.g., franchises like Pokémon or Hello Kitty ).
The Japanese government’s identifies key cultural exports that have captivated the world:
: Mature, complex themes for adult men (e.g., Berserk , Monster ). Josei : Realistic adult drama for adult women (e.g., Nana ). : Long-term brand building (e
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