The Anime Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The anime market has experienced substantial growth in the recent past. The market size rose from $28.55 billion in 2024 to $31.51 billion in 2025, and this represented a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%.
By 2029, the anime market is projected to grow to a size of $46.07 billion. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Anime Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The drivers in the anime market are:
• Growing demand for Japanese anime content
• Increase in digital distribution methods, especially internet-based
• Increase in anime-related gaming applications
• Rising media consumption and interest in anime video games
The anime market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Anime Genre: Action And Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi) And Fantasy, Romance And Drama, Sports, Other Anime Genres
2) By Solution: Anime Creation Software, Anime Creation Services
3) By Publishing: Comics And Manga, Books And Novels
4) By Distribution Channel: Television (T.V.), Movie, Video, Internet Distribution, Merchandising, Music
The trends in the anime market are:
• Adoption of advanced technology in Anime creation and viewership is a rising trend.
• The demand for VR gaming in the anime sector is noticeably increasing.
• The integration of Ai-driven content in anime production is an emerging trend.
• The reliance on streaming platforms and digital channels for anime distribution is becoming more prevalent.
The major players in the anime market are:
• Toei Animation Co.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the anime market in 2023