Have you noticed an uptick in the cultural prevalence of Japanese media? I know I have. Just the other day, I was surprised to learn that my local library stocked manga (Japanese comic books and visual novels) and anime (Japanese animation, which is often adapted from manga).
For most of the 21st century, anime has been a niche medium in the West, limited to specialized streaming services like Crunchyroll. Today, however, anime can be found on almost all major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and Hulu. You may have even noticed it getting premiere billing on those
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