For decades, (founder of Johnny's) was an untouchable god of the industry despite decades of sexual abuse allegations against minors. It took his death and a BBC documentary in 2023 for the industry to finally admit wrongdoing. This exposed a rot in the jimusho system: silence and complicity for the sake of "tradition."
in the world. Groups like Yoasobi are successfully bridging the gap between local charts and global audiences. From the avant-garde works of Akira Kurosawa to modern hits like Godzilla Minus One
: The undisputed crown jewel. What started as domestic storytelling is now a multibillion-dollar global industry led by powerhouses like Studio Ghibli and Weekly Shonen Jump .
Japanese audiences have always treated performance as a craft that requires shokunin (artisan) precision, not just raw talent. This is why Japanese performers often train for years before debuting.