Japanese government is investing in anime to boost the economy. The anime industry was worth 1.45 trillion yen ($10 million USD) in 2022. New initiative aims to increase anime revenue to 20 trillion ...

Why Bhumjaithai’s Grip on Power Is More Fragile Than It Looks The franchise’s success reflects the growing size – and evolving nature – of Japan’s anime industry in recent years. Japanese voice actor ...

The record annual results for Japan's booming anime industry were achieved even before the recent historic success of 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.' By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief The report ...

Japan’s anime industry reached an all-time high in 2024, climbing to JPY3.84 trillion ($25.25 billion) in total market value, according to data presented by the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA ...

"The medium is so popular now," says Leigh, who remembers when anime existed mostly on home video and hardly ever played in theaters. "My friends out of state have seen the ‘Chainsaw’ movie. It was a ...

History or social studies is one of the more popular school subjects, but it isn't for everyone. Thankfully, many TV shows and movies tell past events through entertaining narratives, leaving out the ...

Based in Scotland, Finn has been writing about Japanese pop culture for nine years now. He is also a gamer, hiker, and proud vegan. His passion is bringing news straight from Japan to you, in English, ...