Greg. Yes they are. Anime has been around for years and has quite a following in some countries - including the USA. And the business model is ideal for the investor who is willing to try it as in this case. One can keep the star from growing old, the star isn't subjected to life's pitfalls,and they can avoid interviews with the possible negative side-effects. Will the majority go that way? I don't think I'll happen in my lifetime. But given long enough, it could. Humans of course would still be needed for the songs and to operate the vocal and musical programs. So hit songs shall always be a necessity - and only humans write those.