Shonen Jump, a weekly manga magazine published by Shueisha, has been a major influence on the development of anime and manga culture in Japan, and has produced many popular anime series such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto.

The term "anime" is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the English word "animation."

Chiba is a city located east of Tokyo, and is known for its amusement parks, shopping, and beaches.