Anime refers to animated works that are created in Japan and often feature colorful and stylized animation, complex storylines, and richly developed characters.

Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most famous and influential anime directors of all time, has created many classic anime films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.

Soccer, or football, is a popular sport in Japan and the country has a professional soccer league with 18 teams.