| Aspect | Global Influence | Domestic Reality | |--------|----------------|------------------| | Anime/Manga | Massive; mainstream in US/EU since 2010s | Still partially stigmatized as “otaku” culture | | J-Pop | Niche after 2000s (except Yoasobi, Ado, Vocaloid) | Domination of Oricon charts, but declining youth interest | | Film | Acclaimed auteurs (Kore-eda, Hamaguchi) | Hollywood dominates box office; local films struggle | | Variety TV | Little export appeal | Highly local, gag-heavy, celebrity-driven |

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