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Japan has long been recognized as a global powerhouse in the development of electronic entertainment. From the early days of arcade cabinets to the sophisticated consoles found in homes today, the nation’s influence on how people spend their digital time is undeniable.
AI is rapidly transforming everyday life, with its latest advancements now revolutionizing manufacturing, reaching even into areas once considered the exclusive domain of skilled artisans.
Japan’s culture of passionately supporting favorite idols and anime characters—known as “oshi-katsu”—has expanded rapidly in recent years, with around 20 million people now actively engaged, as virtual avatar performers emerge as a driving force behind a market that has grown to 100 billion yen a decade after the birth of the world’s first VTuber, Kizuna AI.
