Japan was famously late to the streaming party, clinging to physical media (DVDs and Blu-rays, which can cost $60 for two episodes). The culture of ownership and collectibility clashed with digital access. However, COVID-19 accelerated change. Netflix poured billions into exclusive Japanese content ( Alice in Borderland ), and for the first time, anime simulcasts are more profitable than disc sales.
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The entertainment sector acts as a catalyst for broader economic growth, influencing related industries such as: Fashion and Beauty Japan was famously late to the streaming party,