: Elements of Kabuki (stylized drama), Noh (masked dance-drama), and Bunraku (puppet theater) heavily influence modern acting, character design, and storytelling structures in Japanese television and film. The Anime and Manga Empire

This leads to —fans traveling to real-life locations that appear in their favorite anime or drama. The small town of Hida-Takayama saw tourism boom thanks to Hyouka ; the lighthouse in Miho-jima became sacred ground for Aria fans. Entertainment literally reshapes geography.

This is the hallmark of censored JAV. The thickness and style of the mosaic can vary depending on the studio and the era of the release.