AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTokyo Tennis: Elena Rybakina secured the year-end No. 1 ranking at the Pan Pacific Open, then withdrew from her quarterfinal with an injury. Anime Boom: Japan’s animation industry grew 15.8% in 2025 to a record $28.18 billion, with overseas sales making up nearly 57% of revenue. Culture Clash: Sanrio has ended its Hello Kitty tie-up with spy drama Vivant and apologized after backlash in China over the show’s portrayal of Chinese agents. Art Abroad: TeamLab is planning its first permanent U.S. museum in Anaheim, extending the Japanese collective’s immersive digital art to a new audience. Manga Legacy: Tetsuya Chiba, creator of the landmark boxing manga Ashita no Joe, has died at 87. Japanese Screen Ambitions: Amazon MGM Studios plans to double investment in original Japanese content, as Tokyo’s film market draws attention to global reach and the importance of creators retaining IP rights.
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