Japanese cinema began at the turn of the 20th century, heavily influenced by traditional theater like Benshi Narrators

domestically and becoming the first Japanese film to surpass $720 million Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback : A massive installment in the annual series, grossing ¥14.74 billion ($98.51 million) Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc : Surpassed ¥10 billion ($67.2 million)

The story of Japan's hit entertainment and popular media is a century-long journey from traditional theatrical roots to becoming a global "soft power" superpower