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What’s behind the growing popularity of Japanese comics and animations in U.S.
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Japanese animation and comic books have exploded in popularity in the United States over the last few years. From floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to a win at this year’s Oscars, the genre has seen an increasing amount of visibility in American culture.