These mass imports influenced anime popularity in , and markets.
Early on, online piracy played a major role in this, through over time many legal alternatives appeared.
In July 2020, after the approval of a Chilean government project in which citizens of would be allowed to withdraw up to 10% of their privately-held retirement savings, journalist celebrated by running through congress with her arms spread out behind her, imitating the move of many characters of the anime and manga series.
A few anime studios such as have taken actions to improve the working conditions of their employees.