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Spending on Japanese anime worldwide reached a record JPY4.45 trillion in 2025, an increase of 15.8% over the previous year, according to the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) presented at TIFFCOM. Overseas revenue climbed to $16.1 billion, while domestic revenue also grew, marking the first year both markets expanded strongly.
The figures were disclosed by Hasegawa Masahiro, editor‑in‑chief of AJA’s Anime Industry Report, who noted that the overseas share of total anime spending now exceeds half of the market. He said the trend reflects growing international demand and the increasing role of studios holding rights to their works.
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