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JapanesePop-culture10 min

Uta no Prince-sama: When an Otome Game Becomes a Musical Empire

From the PSP to 30,000-seat arenas, the story of UtaPri, the male idol franchise that redefined the Japanese media mix and spawned an entire industry.

22 juin 2026Read

JapaneseSociété10 min

Otome Games: Japan Reinvents the Love Story

From Angelique's 1994 debut to global hits like Hakuōki and Uta no Prince-sama, discover how otome games became a billion-yen industry and a worldwide cultural phenomenon.

23 mars 2026Read