If you grew up watching Shin-chan, Doraemon, or Dragon Ball-Z you are part of Japan’s soft-power story.
Today, anime is a billion-dollar industry in India, and it’s a part of Japan’s bigger plan to win hearts, not wars.
From Uniqlo stores to matcha cafés and ramen bowls, Japan’s quiet influence is everywhere.
But what’s really behind this cultural wave? And why does it matter to India right now?
Find out in the latest episode of The Signal Brief.
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