Japan's anime industry market hit ¥4.4491 trillion (US$28.3 billion) in 2025 – 15.8% up on 2024 – both record market size and growth rate for the second year running, according to preliminary annual data presented at TIFFCOM in Tokyo this...

Hollywood continues to dig into Japan’s trove of anime and manga with a keen eye on adaptations able to follow “One Piece” and “Apothecary Diaries” internationally, U.S.-based writer/showrunner/executive producer, Steven Maeda, told TIFFCOM...

Japanese commercial broadcaster TBS is ready to take the lead in establishing a global J-content movement, regardless of the risks and “even if we get bruised”. But it can't do it alone, TBS’ executive officer, global business division,...