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JapaneseBusiness-tech10 min

Broccoli: The Japanese Company That Bet Everything on Fans

From Galaxy Angel trading cards to the Uta no Prince-sama phenomenon, the story of Broccoli, the Japanese publisher that built its model on media mix and fan devotion.

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