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Japan

Culture6 min

Anisong: When Anime Music Conquered the World

From Astro Boy theme songs to Animelo Summer Live concerts, the story of anisong, Japanese anime music turned global industry and a musical genre in its own right.

July 15, 2026Read

Japan

Pop Culture9 min

Seiyu: Japan's Voice Actors Who Become Stars

In Japan, seiyu (声優) dub anime and sell out stadiums. The history, schools, salaries and figures of a craft that turned into an idol machine.

July 14, 2026Read