Why do Japanese studios suffer fewer layoffs? Because they have smaller teams and don't pay their execs $30m, says one expert

Newsylist Editorial Desk. (2026, September 18, 2026). Why do Japanese studios suffer fewer layoffs? Because they have smaller teams and don't pay their execs $30m, says one expert: Why it's trending. Newsylist. https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-18/why-do-japanese-studios-suffer-fewer-layoffs-because-they-have-smaller-teams

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  author = {Newsylist Editorial Desk},
  title = {{Why do Japanese studios suffer fewer layoffs? Because they have smaller teams and don\'t pay their execs $30m, says one expert}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-18/why-do-japanese-studios-suffer-fewer-layoffs-because-they-have-smaller-teams},
  note = {Tracked across 7 independent newsrooms}
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> According to Newsylist Editorial Desk ([Why do Japanese studios suffer fewer layoffs? Because they have smaller teams and don't pay their execs $30m, says one expert](https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-18/why-do-japanese-studios-suffer-fewer-layoffs-because-they-have-smaller-teams)), this event was corroborated across 7 independent sources with a live velocity of 5.