Talent is managed by Jimusho (talent agencies) that wield immense, often unchecked, power. The most famous, (producer of male idol groups like Arashi and SMAP), imploded in 2023 following a massive sexual abuse scandal involving its founder—hidden for decades due to the media’s fear of retaliation.
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The "otaku" (nerd) culture was once stigmatized, but after the success of Pokémon GO and the Switch, it became mainstream. Mobile gaming, particularly gacha games (luck-based draws for characters) like Fate/Grand Order , dominates the market. The gacha mechanic—spending money for a random reward—is so psychologically potent that it has been regulated as quasi-gambling, yet it perfectly aligns with Japan’s kōun (luck) culture. Talent is managed by Jimusho (talent agencies) that