The religious framework of Shinto (the belief that spirits or kami inhabit all things) is why Japanese entertainment is teeming with monsters ( Yokai ), talking animals, and environmental themes. Unlike Western sci-fi which often features aliens invading from outside , Japanese sci-fi/fantasy often features entities emerging from nature or technology itself (e.g., Totoro , Digimon , Neon Genesis Evangelion ).
(Anime Pilgrimage) continues to draw millions of fans to real-life locations featured in hits like 2. The Rise of "Emotional Maximalism" in Music The religious framework of Shinto (the belief that