TV remains the most influential medium. Prime time is dominated by:
Concert tickets are often sold via (not first-come). You apply weeks in advance, win, then pay. jav mikoto
| Do | Don’t | |----|-------| | Buy physical CDs/Blu-rays to support artists | Piracy (stream ripping) – industry aggressively pursues legal action | | Learn basic oshi terminology (推し = favorite) | Approach talents on the street (they will ignore you) | | Respect queues for events/comiket | Talk during movie screenings (Japan is dead silent) | | Use penlights at concerts | Record any part of a live show | | Pre-order goods (they sell out fast) | Ask for autographs outside official events | TV remains the most influential medium
Not inherently negative in Japan as in the West, but “otaku” means obsessive fan. Subcategories: | Do | Don’t | |----|-------| | Buy
Before understanding the industry, you must understand the cultural rules that govern it.