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American, Japanese Cartoon Makers Strive for Innovative Characters.
Byline: Woranuj Maneerungsee
May 2--Competition between the United States and Japan spans everything from basic products to high-technology -- and even cartoons.
Children worldwide are familiar with American hero Superman as well as Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles, better known as The Power Puff Girls, who protect Townsville from villains.
At the same time, they enjoy Japan's Pokemon, which originated from a portable video-game system, Game Boy.
The characters appear on thousands of collectibles ranging from cards to T-shirts, attracting a following not only from children but also adults, who may be spotted buying products labelled with Hello Kitty, a feline creation of Japan's Sanrio Company.
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Source: HighBeam Research, American, Japanese Cartoon Makers Strive for Innovative Characters.