Franchises like One Piece , Demon Slayer , and Jujutsu Kaisen are no longer just shows; they are cultural events. When Demon Slayer: Mugen Train was released, it became the highest-grossing film in Japanese history, overtaking Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away . This proved that domestic audiences—ranging from schoolchildren to salarymen—were deeply invested in the medium, a loyalty that has since exported globally via platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll.