Netflix invested heavily in Japanese studios, resulting in high-production originals like Yasuke and Super Crooks , signaling a move toward more international collaborations. Live-Action and the "Squid Game" Effect

was the highest-grossing film of the franchise and the second-highest-grossing Japanese film of 2021 at ¥10.28 billion. : Jujutsu Kaisen Zero and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train

Capcom’s Switch exclusive sold 7.5 million copies in its first month. It perfected the "portable hunting" genre, allowing players to hunt in short bursts—perfect for commuters (in non-lockdown times) and couch-bound players. Its success forced Sony to reconsider the viability of the Switch as a primary platform for AAA Japanese franchises.