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: Recently, there has been a resurgence in "Yankii" (delinquent) culture , fueled by hits like Netflix’s Badly in Love . This subculture involves specific fashion (modified uniforms, flamboyant jackets) and a philosophy of rebellion that fans adopt in real life.
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: Hardcore fans are increasingly aware of the "Dark Side" of the industry, where animators can earn as little as $200 a month despite working up to 600 hours monthly—a phenomenon sometimes linked to Karoshi (death by overwork). Streaming & Accessibility
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