The 2024 Anime Industry Report, published in December by the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA), offers a critical snapshot of the industry’s evolving landscape. For only the second time ever, international revenue has exceeded domestic earnings, accounting for 51.5% of the industry’s total market value, a significant and concerning milestone for Japan’s renowned entertainment medium. … Continue reading Japan’s Cultural Identity Faces Colonization: Latest Anime Industry Report Reveals Global Revenue Surpassing Domestic Sales