Anime sales in Japan exceed 3 trillion yen
TOKYO, 22nd December, 2020 (WAM) – The market size of the animation sector in Japan has reached a record level exceeding 3 trillion yen in 2023, supported by strong sales abroad.
The Japanese Animation Association said in a report that the sector’s revenues for this year amounted to about 3.3 trillion yen, or about 21 billion dollars, which is greater than the previous record recorded in 2022 by more than 14%, and it was the first time that the number exceeded the level of 3. Trillions of yen.
She explained that sales abroad, including distribution contracts and related goods, topped the profit categories, and the total amount amounted to about 11 billion dollars, an increase of 18% over the previous year, and online distribution sales also increased by 50% on an annual basis to about 1.6%. Billion dollars.
She noted that sales of animation-related goods amounted to about $4.5 billion, while revenues from live entertainment shows amounted to about $700 million.
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