[Blogs] みんな☆ Muses on the Differences Between the Japanese and American Entertainment Industries
In Which the Japanese Entertainment Industry Is A Science Experiment…Not
Kimitsu begins this piece with some ranting on how scandals are handled in Japan, along with the justified plea to “stop shoving it in my face”. Then she segues into the use of variety shows in Japan to showcase the imperfections of their stars, making them more human, but in a controlled manner. That’s where it really gets interesting for me. The willingness of Japan’s stars to play stupid games, endure ridiculous “punishments”, and engage in other silly shenanigans is one of my favorite parts of being a fan of Japanese performers. Our A-list celebrities wouldn’t be caught dead on a game show with meat strapped to their heads in order to tempt a large iguana, and that’s a crying shame. An interesting read. Recommended.
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