Japanese Anime Firms Reach New Heights Amid Western Industry Struggles
In light of significant layoffs in the Western AAA gaming sector, five of eight major Japanese game companies have reported record share prices this year.

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In light of significant layoffs in the Western AAA gaming sector, five of eight major Japanese game companies have reported record share prices this year.
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