To romanticize the industry would be a mistake. The Japanese entertainment industry has a notorious reputation for draconian contracts, intense privacy laws, and a rigid seniority system ( senpai-kohai ).
And in a complicated world, everyone needs a ticket to that escape. To romanticize the industry would be a mistake
: Precise, punctual, patient, and polite—these traits often translate into the high production values and detailed world-building seen in Japanese media. intense privacy laws
: Game centers, bowling alleys, and karaoke parlors are central to the social lives of younger generations. To romanticize the industry would be a mistake