Here is what the page “Japan’s Anime Industry Hits Record $28.18BN in 2025, Overseas Sales Drive 57% of Revenue” contains. Japan’s animation industry reached a new high of $28.18 billion (JPY4.45 trillion) in 2025, a 15.8% jump from the previous year, according to data from the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) presented at TIFFCOM, the content trade fair affiliated with the Tokyo International Film Festival. The growth was fueled by both domestic and international markets, but overseas revenue was the dominant force, climbing to $16.1 billion (JPY2.54 trillion) and representing nearly 57% of total industry earnings. Domestic sales contributed $12 billion, underscoring the sector’s dual engine.
The overseas surge reflects the global appetite for Japanese anime, driven by streaming platforms, theatrical releases, and merchandise licensing in major markets like North America, China, and Europe. Industry analysts point to blockbuster franchises and the growing acceptance of anime in mainstream entertainment as key factors. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.