Asia Pacific Manga Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The manga market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 34,978.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 16.8% is expected of Asia Pacific manga market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$11,812.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$34,978.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
16.8%
Report Coverage
Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific manga market highlights

  • The Asia Pacific manga market generated a revenue of USD 11,812.5 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, action & adventure was the largest revenue generating genre in 2023.
  • Romance & Drama is the most lucrative genre segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Asia Pacific data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 11,812.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 34,978.4 million
Growth rate16.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAction & adventure
Fastest growing segmentRomance & Drama
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAction & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Romance & Drama, Sports
Key market players worldwideBilibili Inc ADR, Kadokawa Corp, Media Do Co Ltd, Akita Shoten, Bungeishunju, Good Smile Company, Houbunsha, Kodansha, 7Seas Entertainment, Shogakukan, Shueisha, VIZ Media, Yen Press


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 86.3% of the global manga market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3,887.4 million by 2030.

No credit card required*

Horizon in a snapshot

  • 30K+ Global Market Reports
  • 120K+ Country Reports
  • 1.2M+ Market Statistics
  • 200K+ Company Profiles
  • Industry insights and more

Manga Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website

Asia Pacific manga 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 manga market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Action & adventure was the largest segment with a revenue share of 33.42% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific manga market based on action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, romance & drama, sports covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Asia Pacific dominated the market with the highest market share of 86.7% in 2022. The flourishing growth of the manga industry in Japan among domestic and international consumers has boosted the regional market growth.

Japan is known as the hub for animation studios as it has over 600 animation studios, with more than 500 anime studios in Tokyo alone. Manga titles are gaining a lot of traction and inspiring young and creative people to pursue careers in this industry, which is expected to drive the market growth further across the region.

Reasons to subscribe to Asia Pacific manga market databook:

  • Access to comprehensive data: Horizon Databook provides over 1 million market statistics and 20,000+ reports, offering extensive coverage across various industries and regions.
  • Informed decision making: Subscribers gain insights into market trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies, empowering informed business decisions.
  • Cost-Effective solution: It's recognized as the world's most cost-effective market research database, offering high ROI through its vast repository of data and reports.
  • Customizable reports: Tailored reports and analytics allow companies to drill down into specific markets, demographics, or product segments, adapting to unique business needs.
  • Strategic advantage: By staying updated with the latest market intelligence, companies can stay ahead of competitors, anticipate industry shifts, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Target buyers of Asia Pacific manga market databook

  • Our clientele includes a mix of manga market companies, investment firms, advisory firms & academic institutions.
  • 30% of our revenue is generated working with investment firms and helping them identify viable opportunity areas.
  • Approximately 65% of our revenue is generated working with competitive intelligence & market intelligence teams of market participants (manufacturers, service providers, etc.).
  • The rest of the revenue is generated working with academic and research not-for-profit institutes. We do our bit of pro-bono by working with these institutions at subsidized rates.

Horizon Databook provides a detailed overview of continent-level data and insights on the Asia Pacific manga market , including forecasts for subscribers. This continent databook contains high-level insights into Asia Pacific manga market from 2018 to 2030, including revenue numbers, major trends, and company profiles.

Partial client list

  • logo

Asia Pacific manga market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Asia Pacific Manga Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)

Asia Pacific manga market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Sign up - it's easy, and free!

Sign up and get instant basic access to databook, upgrade
when ready, or enjoy our free plan indefinitely.

Explore all plans

Included in Horizon account

  • 30K+ Global Market Reports
  • 120K+ Country Reports
  • 1.2M+ Market Statistics
  • 200K+ Company Profiles
  • Industry insights and more