The sexual abuse scandal involving founder Johnny Kitagawa forced the industry to confront its dark side. The old model is dying, but the vacuum is being filled by a new power: MCNs (Multi-Channel Networks) like Kiii and surviving agencies pivoting to YouTube.
The Japanese entertainment industry is a global powerhouse, having evolved from a domestic focus into an international "cultural economy" worth over as of 2024. It is now a key strategic industry for the nation, with the government aiming to triple its overseas export value to ¥20 trillion (approx. $131 billion) by 2033 through the "New Cool Japan Strategy". Core Industry Sectors Japan a Growing Presence in Global Entertainment in 2024 Best JAV Uncensored Movies - Page 20 - INDO18
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As of early 2026, the entertainment industry is in a period of aggressive global expansion, with the government positioning content exports—led by anime, manga, and gaming—as a central pillar of economic growth to rival its historic semiconductor and steel sectors 日本経済新聞 Industry Market Overview The sexual abuse scandal involving founder Johnny Kitagawa