| Author(s) | Year | Focus | Key Findings | |-----------|------|-------|--------------| | Kimura, H. | 2022 | Narrative analysis of BTGN | Identifies “con‑fight” as a hybrid of internal self‑struggle and external antagonism. | | Sato, M. | 2023 | “Isekai” and identity construction | Highlights the franchise’s subversion of escapist tropes. | | Lee, J. & Park, Y. | 2024 | Fan‑generated content & transmedia | Shows that participatory combat simulations increase brand loyalty. | | Nakamura, T. | 2025 | Lifestyle branding in Japanese media | Argues that anime‑driven aesthetics now inform everyday consumer goods. | | García, L. | 2025 | Wellness narratives in pop culture | Demonstrates that fictional “inner power” concepts are appropriated by wellness markets. |
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