Japan's Oscar wins belie challenges faced by entertainment industries

Continued success hinges on support for country's manga, anime and film creators

HITOMI ISHINABE, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's anime, film and manga industries are enjoying a moment in the spotlight following Oscar wins for Hayao Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" and Takashi Yamazaki's "Godzilla Minus One," and a global outpouring of respect following the death of "Dragon Ball" creator Akira Toriyama.

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