The Asia Pacific Anime Market would witness market growth of 9.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).
The China market dominated the Asia Pacific Anime Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $5,589.6 million by 2031. The Japan market is registering a CAGR of 9.5% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The India market would showcase a CAGR of 10.6% during (2024 - 2031).

Social media platforms, including YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram, serve as essential spaces for anime content consumption, fan interaction, and content sharing. Platforms like YouTube feature anime-related content such as reaction videos, reviews, fan art, and discussions, all of which help maintain engagement with their brands and expand their reach.
Their adoption has steadily risen over the last few decades as it has expanded its influence beyond Japan and into the broader international market. The digital revolution and advancements in animation technology have played a significant role in making them more accessible. The development of high-quality digital animation software has allowed creators to produce them with enhanced visuals and special effects.
In India, the gaming industry is on a high-growth trajectory, with an expected annual growth rate of 33%, reaching INR 25,300 Cr by FY27. This surge in online gaming is likely to have a significant spillover effect on anime, as both genres share a young, tech-savvy audience. Gaming platforms and anime are deeply intertwined, with many gamers drawn to anime-themed games, thus increasing overall interest in anime series and films. Also, in Japan, this market already boasts a substantial economic presence, valued at 2,742.2 billion JPY in 2021. The deeply ingrained cultural appreciation for anime ensures continued robust growth, influencing entertainment and industries such as fashion, gaming, and tourism. Japan’s market benefits from a longstanding tradition of production, exportation, and integration into daily life. Therefore, the rising gaming sector in India and the sustained cultural force of anime in Japan are expected to further energize their market.
Free Valuable Insights: The Global Anime Market is Predict to reach USD 63.23 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 9.5%
Based on Genre, the market is segmented into Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Romance & Drama, Sports, and Other Genre. Based on Type, the market is segmented into Merchandising, Internet Distribution, Pachinko, T.V., Live Entertainment, Video, Movie, and Other Type. Based on countries, the market is segmented into China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Good Smile Company, Inc.
- Studio Ghibli, Inc.
- Crunchyroll (Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.)
- Pierrot Co., Ltd.
- Production I.G, Inc.
- Kyoto Animation Co., Ltd.
- MADHOUSE, Inc.
- Progressive Animation Works Co., Ltd.
- VIZ Media, LLC
Asia Pacific Anime Market Report Segmentation
By Genre
- Action & Adventure
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Romance & Drama
- Sports
- Other Genre
By Type
- Merchandising
- Internet Distribution
- Pachinko
- T.V.
- Live Entertainment
- Video
- Movie
- Other Type
By Country
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Asia Pacific Anime Market, by Genre
1.4.2 Asia Pacific Anime Market, by Type
1.4.3 Asia Pacific Anime Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. Asia Pacific Anime Market by Genre
4.1 Asia Pacific Action & Adventure Market by Country
4.2 Asia Pacific Sci-Fi & Fantasy Market by Country
4.3 Asia Pacific Romance & Drama Market by Country
4.4 Asia Pacific Sports Market by Country
4.5 Asia Pacific Other Genre Market by Country
Chapter 5. Asia Pacific Anime Market by Type
5.1 Asia Pacific Merchandising Market by Country
5.2 Asia Pacific Internet Distribution Market by Country
5.3 Asia Pacific Pachinko Market by Country
5.4 Asia Pacific T.V. Market by Country
5.5 Asia Pacific Live Entertainment Market by Country
5.6 Asia Pacific Video Market by Country
5.7 Asia Pacific Movie Market by Country
5.8 Asia Pacific Other Type Market by Country
Chapter 6. Asia Pacific Anime Market by Country
6.1 China Anime Market
6.1.1 China Anime Market by Genre
6.1.2 China Anime Market by Type
6.2 Japan Anime Market
6.2.1 Japan Anime Market by Genre
6.2.2 Japan Anime Market by Type
6.3 India Anime Market
6.3.1 India Anime Market by Genre
6.3.2 India Anime Market by Type
6.4 South Korea Anime Market
6.4.1 South Korea Anime Market by Genre
6.4.2 South Korea Anime Market by Type
6.5 Singapore Anime Market
6.5.1 Singapore Anime Market by Genre
6.5.2 Singapore Anime Market by Type
6.6 Malaysia Anime Market
6.6.1 Malaysia Anime Market by Genre
6.6.2 Malaysia Anime Market by Type
6.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Anime Market
6.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Anime Market by Genre
6.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Anime Market by Type
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Crunchyroll (Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.)
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.2 Pierrot Co., Ltd.
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.3 Production I.G, Inc.
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.4 Kyoto Animation Co., Ltd.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.5 MADHOUSE, Inc.
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.6 Progressive Animation Works Co., Ltd.
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.7 VIZ Media, LLC
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.8 Ufotable Co., Ltd.
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.9 Good Smile Company, Inc.
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.10. Studio Ghibli, Inc.
7.10.1 Company Overview
TABLE 1 Asia Pacific Anime Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 2 Asia Pacific Anime Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 3 Asia Pacific Anime Market by Genre, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 4 Asia Pacific Anime Market by Genre, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 5 Asia Pacific Action & Adventure Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 6 Asia Pacific Action & Adventure Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 7 Asia Pacific Sci-Fi & Fantasy Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 8 Asia Pacific Sci-Fi & Fantasy Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 9 Asia Pacific Romance & Drama Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 10 Asia Pacific Romance & Drama Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 11 Asia Pacific Sports Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 12 Asia Pacific Sports Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 13 Asia Pacific Other Genre Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 14 Asia Pacific Other Genre Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 15 Asia Pacific Anime Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 16 Asia Pacific Anime Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 17 Asia Pacific Merchandising Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 18 Asia Pacific Merchandising Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 19 Asia Pacific Internet Distribution Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 20 Asia Pacific Internet Distribution Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 21 Asia Pacific Pachinko Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 22 Asia Pacific Pachinko Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific T.V. Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 24 Asia Pacific T.V. Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 25 Asia Pacific Live Entertainment Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 26 Asia Pacific Live Entertainment Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 27 Asia Pacific Video Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 28 Asia Pacific Video Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 29 Asia Pacific Movie Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 30 Asia Pacific Movie Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 31 Asia Pacific Other Type Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 32 Asia Pacific Other Type Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 33 Asia Pacific Anime Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 34 Asia Pacific Anime Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 35 China Anime Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 36 China Anime Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 37 China Anime Market by Genre, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 38 China Anime Market by Genre, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 39 China Anime Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 40 China Anime Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 41 Japan Anime Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 42 Japan Anime Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 43 Japan Anime Market by Genre, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 44 Japan Anime Market by Genre, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 45 Japan Anime Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 46 Japan Anime Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 47 India Anime Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 48 India Anime Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 49 India Anime Market by Genre, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 50 India Anime Market by Genre, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 51 India Anime Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 52 India Anime Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 53 South Korea Anime Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 54 South Korea Anime Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 55 South Korea Anime Market by Genre, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 56 South Korea Anime Market by Genre, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 57 South Korea Anime Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 58 South Korea Anime Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 59 Singapore Anime Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 60 Singapore Anime Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 61 Singapore Anime Market by Genre, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 62 Singapore Anime Market by Genre, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 63 Singapore Anime Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 64 Singapore Anime Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 65 Malaysia Anime Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 66 Malaysia Anime Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 67 Malaysia Anime Market by Genre, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 68 Malaysia Anime Market by Genre, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 69 Malaysia Anime Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 70 Malaysia Anime Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 71 Rest of Asia Pacific Anime Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 72 Rest of Asia Pacific Anime Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 73 Rest of Asia Pacific Anime Market by Genre, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 74 Rest of Asia Pacific Anime Market by Genre, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 75 Rest of Asia Pacific Anime Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 76 Rest of Asia Pacific Anime Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 77 Key Information – Crunchyroll
TABLE 78 Key Information – Pierrot Co., Ltd.
TABLE 79 Key Information – Production I.G, Inc.
TABLE 80 Key Information – Kyoto Animation Co., Ltd.
TABLE 81 Key Information – MADHOUSE, Inc.
TABLE 82 Key Information – Progressive Animation Works Co., Ltd.
TABLE 83 Key Information – VIZ Media, LLC
TABLE 84 Key Information – Ufotable Co., Ltd.
TABLE 85 Key Information – Good Smile Company, Inc.
TABLE 86 Key Information – Studio Ghibli, Inc.
List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 Asia Pacific Anime Market, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Anime Market
FIG 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Anime Market
FIG 5 Asia Pacific Anime Market share by Genre, 2023
FIG 6 Asia Pacific Anime Market share by Genre, 2031
FIG 7 Asia Pacific Anime Market by Genre, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 8 Asia Pacific Anime Market share by Type, 2023
FIG 9 Asia Pacific Anime Market share by Type, 2031
FIG 10 Asia Pacific Anime Market by Type, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 11 Asia Pacific Anime Market share by Country, 2023
FIG 12 Asia Pacific Anime Market share by Country, 2031
FIG 13 Asia Pacific Anime Market by Country, 2020 - 2031, USD Million