To fund expensive projects like anime, multiple companies (publishers, record labels, toy manufacturers) form a committee. This spreads financial risk but can lead to conservative creative choices and fragmented copyright ownership, making international licensing complex.

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Japan's modern entertainment landscape did not emerge in a vacuum. It is deeply connected to centuries-old artistic practices that continue to shape its contemporary aesthetic.