The report estimated the anime industry earned US$2.5 billion in Japan in 2023 through monetization on TV, streaming, and theatrical.
The report predicts revenue for the online video industry will reach an estimated US$15.3 billion by 2029, due in large part to user-generated content and social videos on YouTube.
The anime industry accounted for more than 8% of the total screen industry revenue in the country.
The report estimated that the Japanese video industry’s total revenue will grow from US$31.8 billion in 2024 to US$34.1 billion by 2029.