Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

Anime movies and show have gained massive popularity among the audience and have also become a new form of entertainment.

Action shonen anime are extremely popular, with series like Naruto and My Hero Academia having huge fanbases. Even non-anime fans probably know about those two shows. As action-packed as they are, the ...