In 2024, one of the more common reasons for international tourists to visit Tokyo was ''Japanese anime and manga,'' according to the latest Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) statistics. Even outside of fans making the pilgrimage to Japan's metropolis, the country's anime, manga, and games have garnered millions of dedicated followers worldwide. Against this backdrop, it was only natural for the TMG to appoint world-famous cosplayer Hakken as a Tokyo Tourism Ambassador.