Japan’s Anime Industry Hits Record $28.2 Billion in 2025 as Domestic and Overseas Sales Surge

Japan’s anime industry reached a new financial milestone in 2025, with global spending climbing to a record 4.45 trillion yen, or approximately $28.2 billion. The figure represents a 15.8% increase from the previous year, highlighting the growing commercial reach of Japanese animation across theatrical releases, streaming platforms, merchandise, music, and live events. The preliminary figures were presented by Masahiro Hasegawa, editor-in-chief of the Association of Japanese Animations’ (AJA) annual Anime Industry Report, during TIFFCOM, the market associated with the Tokyo…