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Japan

Pop 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.

June 22, 2026Read

Japan

Business & 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.

June 22, 2026Read

Japan

Society10 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.

March 23, 2026Read