Finally, the globalization of Japanese entertainment, often termed "Gross National Cool," has transformed culture into soft power. In the post-war era, Japan reinvented itself from a manufacturing powerhouse to a cultural one. Video games, spearheaded by companies like Nintendo and Sony, introduced interactive storytelling to the world, embedding Japanese design philosophy into global childhoods. The recent international success of films like Demon Slayer and the enduring legacy of directors like Hayao Miyazaki demonstrate that local culture, when crafted with authenticity and high production values, has universal appeal.

The primary drivers of Japanese "soft power," with anime generating US$ 9.45 billion internationally in 2022 [14]. Modern platforms like MANGA Plus

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