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Popularity of Japanese comics and animations in U.S.

Season 2024 Episode 140 | 7m 26s

Japanese animation and comic books have exploded in popularity in the United States over the last few years. From floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to a win at this year's Oscars, the genre has seen an increasing amount of visibility in American culture. Ali Rogin reports.

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