# Japan’s Anime Industry Hits a Record High of $28 Billion in 2025

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/japans-anime-industry-hits-a-record-high-of-28-billion-in-2025/
- Published: 2026-10-30T23:45:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T00:38:43+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/japan-anime-industry-revenue-28-billion-in-2025-1236743413/
- Topics: Art, Asia, Culture, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- Anime sales reached a record $28.5 billion in 2025.
- Overseas revenue was about $16 billion, above domestic sales.
- Studio revenue rose 8.4 per cent to $3.2 billion.

## Summary

Japan’s animation industry generated a record $28.5 billion in sales in 2025, up 15.8 per cent in yen terms from the previous year. Overseas revenue exceeded domestic sales, reflecting the continued growth of anime’s international audience and the industry’s expanding global reach.

The Association of Japanese Animations said overseas sales were about $16 billion and domestic sales around $12 billion. The total includes film, television, streaming, licensing, merchandise and events; the hit film *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle* earned about $800 million worldwide, including roughly $250 million in Japan. Studio revenue rose 8.4 per cent to $3.2 billion, and the market has nearly tripled since reporting began in 2002.

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