He had saved her career, but as he watched her bow until her forehead nearly touched the stage, he wondered if the price of entertaining a nation was the slow disappearance of the person underneath the glitter.

Often, fan sites or fan forums might have comprehensive lists or discussions about a performer's work.

This aesthetic permeates everything. From the mascot characters of every prefecture (e.g., Kumamon) to the voice actors' high-pitched delivery, cuteness is a commercial weapon. Even tough police departments have cute anime mascots.