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The anime industry grew 22% in 2023 - here is why we think it happened

Movies, streaming, and a stabilized production schedule all meant 2023 was the biggest year ever for anime.

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If it feels like anime is bigger than ever, that is because it is. Sure, the age of streaming has made it easier for companies like Crunchyroll and Netflix to bring us more anime each season, but their demand is being met by an industry that is growing to supply it. Those of us who spend our days obsessing over changes in the anime industry have sensed the growth, but now we’ve got the numbers to back it up... and that's what we're sharing with you in this week's Popverse Jump.

Financial research firm Teikoku Databank released their report on the anime industry’s year of growth, so, for this week’s Popverse Jump, we’re going explain what their numbers mean and what they mean for anime fans like us. The topline findings of the report are impressive – the anime production

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Trent Cannon

Trent Cannon: Trent is a freelance writer who has been covering anime, video games, and pop culture for a decade. (He/Him)

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