Some similarities, some differences. US sees most of the highest budget anime and from the largest studios. US entrepreneurs that started as enthusiasts are ba

Some similarities, some differences. US sees most of the highest budget anime and from the largest studios. US entrepreneurs that started as enthusiasts are basically financing a lot of it directly and through syndication agreements. But there are tons of IP that is ignored and not syndicated abroad and there are tons more in the manga and book form. Although many western anime fans are curious about Japanese customs, the west likes the style more and resonates with things that have broader appeal to western interests. Essentially, not-Japan, or resonating with anime-style works from western studios and directors. I’m sure we can think of an exception here or there but anime about mundane life in Japan is not popular outside of a Japan.