Many of the strongest characters in anime are from Japan. These include skilled characters like Goto Ryuji and Satoru Gojo.

By bringing some of the most popular Japanese characters to life, Fiore and the production crew are trying to discover if there's a growing appetite for the globally known, but niche, cultural export.

Credit: Naoko Madokoro/Sanrio/Nobuko Burnfield Hello Kitty is a popular Japanese character that celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. We spoke to former Sanrio staff members Naoko Madokoro ...