Global Anime Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
Global anime market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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Global anime market highlights
- The global anime market generated a revenue of USD 37,699.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 77,268.4 million by 2033.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2026 - 2033) of 9.2% by 2033.
- In terms of segment, merchandising accounted for a revenue of USD 13,253.7 million in 2025.
- Internet Distribution is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2025.
- Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 37,699.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 77,268.4 million |
| Growth rate | 9.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Merchandising |
| Fastest growing segment | Internet Distribution |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | T.V., Movie, Video, Internet Distribution, Merchandising, Music, Pachinko, Live Entertainment |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 10.4% of the global anime market in 2025.
- By country, the Japan is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- By country, Canada is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 5,458.6 million by 2033.
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Anime Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven Arts | View profile | 11-50 | Los Angeles, California, United States, North America | https://www.elevenarts.net |
| Sentai Holdings | View profile | 51-100 | Houston, Texas, United States, North America | https://www.sentaifilmworks.com |
| Madhouse | View profile | 11-50 | Royal Oak, Michigan, United States, North America | http://madhouseinc.com/ |
| Bones Studio | View profile | 11-50 | Warszawa, Mazowieckie, Poland, Europe | https://bones.studio/ |
| Toei Animation | View profile | 1001-5000 | Nakano, Nagano, Japan, Asia | http://corp.toei-anim.co.jp/ |
| Pierrot | View profile | - | Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, Asia | http://pierrot.jp |
| Sony Pictures Entertainment | View profile | 5001-10000 | Culver City, California, United States, North America | http://sonypictures.com |
| Sunrise | View profile | 11-50 | Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe | https://www.sunrise.am |
| VIZ Media | View profile | 51-100 | San Francisco, California, United States, North America | http://www.viz.com |
| Kyoto | View profile | - | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, North America | http://www.kyoto.mx/principal.php |
| Bioworld | View profile | 251-500 | Irving, Texas, United States, North America | http://bioworldcorp.com/ |
| Good Smile Company | View profile | 101-250 | Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Asia | http://www.goodsmile.info/ |
| Studio Ghibli | View profile | 101-250 | Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Asia | http://www.ghibli.jp |
Global anime market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to anime market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Merchandising was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.16% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global anime market based on t.v., movie, video, internet distribution, merchandising, music, pachinko, live entertainment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
- Global Anime Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- T.V.
- Movie
- Video
- Internet Distribution
- Merchandising
- Music
- Pachinko
- Live Entertainment
- Global Anime Genre Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- Action & Adventure
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Romance & Drama
- Sports
- Others
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