# Anime Spending Tops $28 Billion in 2025

- Topic: cinema
- Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/japan-anime-market-record-28-billion-local-sales-surge-1236934838/)
- Published: 2026-10-30
- Original: https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/japan-anime-market-record-28-billion-local-sales-surge-1236934838/
- Language: en
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## At a glance

- Record 2025 anime spending hit 4.45 trillion yen ($28.2 billion), up 15.8 percent from 2024.
- Overseas sales rose 17.2 percent to 2.54 trillion yen, now 57.1 percent of the total market.
- Studio revenue reached 505.5 billion yen, an 8.4 percent increase, with overseas revenue accounting for 27.9 percent.
- Japan aims for 20 trillion yen in overseas sales by 2033, with anime projected to contribute 6 trillion yen.

## Sources

- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/japan-anime-market-record-28-billion-local-sales-surge-1236934838/)

## The story

Japan’s anime industry reached a record 2025 spending of 4.45 trillion yen, or about $28.2 billion, according to preliminary figures released by the Association of Japanese Animations at TIFFCOM. The total rose 15.8 percent from 2024, marking the fastest growth in the sector’s history.

Overseas sales climbed 17.2 percent to 2.54 trillion yen, accounting for 57.1 percent of the market, while domestic spending grew 14.1 percent to 1.91 trillion yen. The overseas share has edged higher each year, overtaking domestic revenue in 2023 and widening the gap.

Studio‑level revenue hit a record 505.5 billion yen, up 8.4 percent, with overseas business making up 27.9 percent of that total. The AJA report, due in December 2026, also notes that anime is expected to contribute 6 trillion yen to Japan’s 20‑trillion‑yen overseas content export goal by 2033.

The report highlights localization and anti‑piracy as key priorities for studios, and suggests that expanding merchandising overseas could help reach the export target. Hasegawa Masahiro, the AJA editor‑in‑chief, said the industry’s growing global presence is a breakthrough that will drive future growth.

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