For decades, Japan has been universally seen as the birthplace and ruler of anime. Its iconic art style, storytelling tropes, and industry ecosystem defined what animation should be. But today, ...

A Saudi winner of an award showcasing Japanese products globally praised Japan's anime and manga industry, likening its ...

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 ...

Led by France and Japan, the packed, wide-ranging lineup of the 2026 Annecy Animation Film Festival hardly hints at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ChaO Japan’s animation industry grew by 14.8% to hit record revenues of $25BN (JPY3.8TR) in 2024, with much of the increase coming ...

Tim Cook has sent his condolences to the Japanese animation studio targeted in a suspected arson attack. The attack resulted in the deaths of 33 people. It is Japan’s worst mass killing in 20 years.

Osaka-based Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation will launch ytv animation, a new brand that will leverage Yomiuri TV’s long history in animation, while also undertaking more challenging titles. The move ...

Japan has long invested in anime, and these days, the industry is pulling in more money than ever. Thanks to social media and streaming, anime is recognized globally as an entertainment juggernaut.

Solo Leveling Season 2’s release this year is undeniably one of the most popular anime launches of 2025 around the globe, but fans in Japan have a different opinion. The global phenomenon failed to ...

Over the last few years, Japanese animation and comic books have seen an explosion of popularity in the United States. From Netflix adaptations to Macy's Thanksgiving Day floats to a win at this ...