If I’m being honest as someone who is involved inthis space professionally, Japanese, Korean and Chinese entertainment (film, television and anime alike) is operating on another level right now. The production quality is cinema grade, budgets are not out of control, the anime output is far superior than most studio tentpoles, and the storytelling takes real risks. There is escapism and true payoffs. American content increasingly feels like it’s playing it safe by comparison. I am not saying all American projects but most seem stale and complacent.