A place of sin, spin and soft power https://t.co/2zoMtnD9IX ...

“The view from Beijing is, it’s great if China’s cool. But what they really care about is…whether the soft power can help with the hard power.”Gabriel Crossley joins “Drum Tower” to talk about China’s image overseas https://t.co/TNgYz8kzMC ...

“The view from Beijing is, it’s great if China’s cool. But what they really care about is…whether the soft power can help with the hard power.”Gabriel Crossley joins “Drum Tower” to talk about China’s image overseas https://t.co/2CQSE1fbkv ...

Japanese anime has shifted over the years from something niche to a global phenomenon. One of Japan's most potent vectors of soft power. Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, Pokémon, Akira, and a galaxy of others have become touchstones of culture for 800 million fans worldwide, including sports stars, musicians, and even politicians.International studios and investors have seen the appeal of its extensive back catalog of characters and plot lines, at least to superhero franchises have founded. The global mark for anime ...