Young Animators Challenge the System
While anime from Japan continues to captivate the world, people involved in production have long endured tough working conditions like low wages and long working hours. The industry structure is ripe for change. Recently, a project to produce anime together with supporters using NFTs was launched. There is also a growing recognition of the potential of regional areas, instead of big cities like Tokyo. All signs are pointing to a dramatic shift in the Japanese animation industry.
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