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Anime has become a primary vehicle for Japanese soft power. It introduces global audiences to Japanese food (ramen, onigiri), social norms (bowing, school life), and spiritual concepts (Shintoism and Yokai). The Idol Industry and J-Pop Fans don't just buy a CD; they invest