The jimusho (talent agency) holds enormous power. Agencies like (for male idols) or Yoshimoto Kogyo (for comedians) control artist appearances, endorsements, and media narratives. This fosters loyalty and quality control but also strict image management, contract difficulties, and, historically, non-disclosure of scandals.
Despite its vibrancy, the industry faces significant challenges. The jimusho (talent agency) holds enormous power
Some interesting facts about the Japanese entertainment industry: non-disclosure of scandals. Despite its vibrancy
As the world becomes increasingly homogenized by Netflix and TikTok, Japan remains proudly, stubbornly, and weirdly itself. And for that, we keep watching. Japan remains proudly