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Chinese Investment in Japanese Anime and Manga: A Threat to Creative Freedom?
The landscape of global entertainment is witnessing an unprecedented shift as Chinese giant Tencent Holdings intensifies its strategic push into the world of anime and manga. Long known for its dominance in video games and social media, Tencent is now setting sights on Japan’s most cherished cultural exports—its storied manga and anime industries. This movement raises significant concerns for Japanese creators about potential censorship, loss of control, and the overall integrity of their beloved art forms.