Japan's cultural influence in Indonesia is so profound that it has spawned a mainstream subculture: Wibu (a local slang for Weeaboo, though used less pejoratively now). Unlike in the West where anime is a niche, in Indonesia, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Spy x Family are common cultural references understood by street vendors and CEOs alike.
Convergence: Indonesian youth blend cosplay with local tradition. You will see teenagers wearing kimono to a mall while carrying a Jasuke (Jagung Susu Keju – corn, milk, cheese street snack). Crunchyroll viewership in Indonesia skyrockets with every new season, and "anime aesthetics" heavily influence local graphic design and clothing. Japan's cultural influence in Indonesia is so profound
Perhaps the most complex shift is in ideology. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, yet youth are redefining what that means. Sundanese) in one sentence.