If we consider the broader context of adult content, especially related to the Japanese adult video (JAV) industry, several features and aspects are commonly discussed:
History of Japanese Entertainment
Beyond idols, Japan has a vibrant Visual Kei scene (glam-rock meets kabuki theater) and is one of the only countries where physical CD sales still outrank streaming, thanks to elaborate "tie-ups" (songs used as anime theme tunes). If we consider the broader context of adult
The Japanese entertainment industry and culture is not a monolith. It is a polarized ecosystem where the most avant-garde art (Murakami Takashi’s Superflat) coexists with the most rigid traditionalism (NHK’s New Year’s Eve Kohaku Uta Gassen red and white song battle). Physical sales still strong (CDs + DVDs/Blu-rays) Concerts,