Japanese anime's production costs jump as global viewership booms

Japan's anime boom masks a deepening labor crisis among animators

Despite a massive boom in the anime market—which has nearly tripled in size to $19bn—Japan's animation industry faces a severe labor crisis.

YouTube Captures 65% of Japan's VOD Market, Reaching 72 Million Viewers in May

New behavioral data from ampd Analytics reveals that YouTube dominated Japan's digital video-on-demand market in May, capturing over 65% of

YouTube Captures 65% of Japan's VOD Market, Reaching 72 Million Viewers in May

New behavioral data from ampd Analytics reveals that YouTube dominated Japan's digital video-on-demand market in May, capturing over 65% of

The strange disappearance of Japan’s animators

YouTube Commands 65% of Japan's Video-On-Demand Market, AMPD Analytics Reports

New research from AMPD Analytics reveals YouTube's dominance in Japan's video-on-demand market, commanding over 65% of VOD hours. Japanese a

YouTube Commands 65% of Japan's Video-On-Demand Market, AMPD Analytics Reports

New research from AMPD Analytics reveals YouTube's dominance in Japan's video-on-demand market, commanding over 65% of VOD hours. Japanese a

Japan’s borrowing costs soar to 30-year high on debt fears

Netflix Anime Viewership Grows 50% to 1.5 Billion Views, New Projects Including 'Fool Night' and 'One Piece' Announced

Netflix's anime viewership has grown significantly from 1 billion views in 2023 to 1.5 billion in 2025, with 150 million households across 1