Anime celebs are amassing swathes of followers on YouTube, stealing hearts of the internet’s lonesome. As people’s expectations around intimacy evolve within tech, more are finding greater comfort from virtual avatars over real-life relationships.

A ‘do-it-ourselves’ attitude to discovering content from other cultures has led to a boom in non-English-language entertainment. Following on from tracking this behaviour in our Media & Entertainment Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to ten Brits to understand why they’re watching foreign content.

A prefecture in Japan is working with Studio Ghibli to create the first Ghibli Park to encourage domestic and international tourism to the region. There’s growing evidence that family parks and resorts are bouncing back stronger than ever, as parents recognise how precious their family time is.

Fans of Japanese anime often rave about the storylines, action scenes, and musical scores. But for a growing number of Gen Zers, one of the main draws of these films and series is the food. Why are they craving inedible cuisine? And what can brands learn from this niche interest gone mainstream?