Japan has a gray-area tolerance for dōjinshi (self-published fan comics). While legally derivative, the industry views them as talent scouting grounds and marketing engines.
This format reinforces a core cultural value: (perseverance). The audience isn’t laughing at failure; they are admiring the effort. Even when a celebrity fails spectacularly, the applause comes from the recognition of hard work.
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