Japanese arcade giant Genda says U.S. expansion is 'path to win'

Character goods from Asian nation attract Gen Z amid booming interest in anime

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Mai Shin, President of Genda, speaks during an interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on Oct. 29. (Photo by Manami Yamada and Tokuyuki Matsubuchi)

CHIHIRO ISHIKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Amusement facility operator Genda plans to expand its mini-game machine business in the U.S. and Europe by promoting Japanese content amid rising global interest in anime.

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