| Term | Meaning | Industry Context | |------|---------|------------------| | | One’s favorite member/character | Idols, anime, VTubers | | Wota / Otaku | Passionate fan (subculture) | Anime, idols, games | | Talent (tarento) | TV personality (often not singer/actor) | Variety shows, endorsements | | Seiyū | Voice actor – treated like celebrities | Anime, games, radio | | VTuber | Virtual YouTuber (e.g., Kizuna AI, Hololive) | Live streaming, music, games | | Jimusho | Talent agency – holds strong power | Contracts, scandals, media access | | Tie-up | Song + commercial/drama/anime pairing | Boosts music sales | | Encore (ankōru) | Called by fans, but often scripted | Live concerts |
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