Anime Market Outlook:
Anime Market is valued at USD 30.71 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 129.72 billion by 2037, registering a CAGR of 12.72%. In 2026, the industry size of anime is assessed at USD 34.76 billion.
The rise of streaming platforms is one of the primary growth drivers, fueling the market's growth. The emergence of streaming partners like Netflix and Crunchyroll has increased the viewership of anime. Moreover, their widespread geographical extension of these platforms has further increased their popularity globally. Netflix has registered more than 300 paid subscribers across the globe in 2025, while Crunchyroll has recorded more than 15 million as of 2024, demonstrating the large-scale adoption of anime movies and series. Countries like Japan are booming for Anime because of the storyline and the graphical art derived from their deep-rooted culture. Many countries have approved the streaming platforms because of the rising demand for entertainment, which is further associated with consistently increasing fan base, supporting the expansion of the market globally. Large production houses of anime films and series have a high budget, allowing them to improve the graphics and visuals to gain more viewers and boost market expansion.
