Globalization is the concept of the world becoming ‘smaller,’ or more closely connected because of the media. The term can be shown through cultural imperialism when dealing with languages. Because America dominates the film industry and other media sources, English has become one of the globally dominant languages. The Films of Hollywood are viewed worldwide and income from box offices overseas overshadows the US totals and continues to grow. Due to the influence films have on their audience, the western culture has spread and influences many countries all over the globe.
One specific country that has been heavily influenced by Hollywood cinema is Japan. The anime show titled “Samurai Champloo” shows evidence of cultural imperialism throughout the series, more specifically the opening credits. The intro includes American rap music while the main characters are costumed in gangster-influenced outfits. Although it has recently had seldom airings on American networks, this show is Japan made and geared towards a Japanese audience.
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