“Japan is Finished,” Except for Non-Japanese Devotees
Or at least, that’s what Roland Kelts quotes one Japanese exec as saying in this article from the Yomiuri.
In the article, Kelts talks about the pessimistic attitude that many Japanese business people have towards Japan’s prospects, on account of the weak yen, the low birth rate, and various other hot topics among Japan’s elites.
The interesting point is the reaction of Americans to this pessimism, which is roughly: “Wait, wtf? We just found this stuff. Give us more!”
Still, in the midst of constant talk over how poorly the anime industry is doing– both inside AND outside of Japan –it’s worth keeping in mind the anime industry in the context of the rest of Japan, which is also having a weak economic period.
Should’ve kept Koizumi.