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Exploring Opportunities for New Entrants into the Global Anime Economy: Where Can I Fit In?
Where the Money Actually Goes (And Where It Doesn't)
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Exploring Opportunities for New Entrants into the Global Anime Economy: Where Can I Fit In?
Where the Money Actually Goes (And Where It Doesn't)
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Exploring Opportunities for New Entrants into the Global Anime Economy: Where Can I Fit In?
Where the Money Actually Goes (And Where It Doesn't)
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January 22, 2026 at 10:24 PM
#AnimeIndustry #AnimeBusiness #CreatorEconomy #GlobalEntertainment #Licensing
Exploring Opportunities for New Entrants into the Global Anime Economy: Where Can I Fit In?
Where the Money Actually Goes (And Where It Doesn't)
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Exploring Opportunities for New Entrants into the Global Anime Economy: Where Can I Fit In?
Where the Money Actually Goes (And Where It Doesn't)
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part 2 of @milesofficial.bsky.social's big north american anime business year in review is all about Netflix, after they released their recent report about the second half of 2025, and that big deal with studio MAPPA. and yes, we did discuss yuri on ice open.substack.com/pub/animebyt...
What Netflix’s 2025 Tells Us About Their Evolving Anime Strategy
Part 2 of our 2025 North American anime business year in review is all about Netflix: the MAPPA deal, non-exclusive titles, lots of love for Shueisha, and more.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:25 PM
part 2 of @milesofficial.bsky.social's big north american anime business year in review is all about Netflix, after they released their recent report about the second half of 2025, and that big deal with studio MAPPA. and yes, we did discuss yuri on ice open.substack.com/pub/animebyt...
Japanese Animation TV Rankings: January 12-January 18, 2026 (average household ratings in Kanto region):
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 8.0
#2: Detective Conan Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small (NTV): 7.3
#3: Detective Conan (NTV): 6.6
#4: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 5.7
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 8.0
#2: Detective Conan Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small (NTV): 7.3
#3: Detective Conan (NTV): 6.6
#4: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 5.7
January 23, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Japanese Animation TV Rankings: January 12-January 18, 2026 (average household ratings in Kanto region):
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 8.0
#2: Detective Conan Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small (NTV): 7.3
#3: Detective Conan (NTV): 6.6
#4: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 5.7
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 8.0
#2: Detective Conan Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small (NTV): 7.3
#3: Detective Conan (NTV): 6.6
#4: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 5.7
Real estate development and investment company Mori Trust announced on January 22 an investment of ¥300 million into film production company K2 Pictures' film fund.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Real estate development and investment company Mori Trust announced on January 22 an investment of ¥300 million into film production company K2 Pictures' film fund.
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Anime films' recent successes in North America are enticing Japanese film distributor Gaga to enter direct distribution of anime films in the region, starting with a movie from the mobile game "Umamusume: Pretty Derby".
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Direct distribution of anime films widens in North America
Plus: Edia ramps up anime production of light novels; MAPPA deepens Netflix partnership; AI manga translations undermine public interest in Japan; and more
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January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Anime films' recent successes in North America are enticing Japanese film distributor Gaga to enter direct distribution of anime films in the region, starting with a movie from the mobile game "Umamusume: Pretty Derby".
Read this and more headlines in this week's business briefing.
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Netflix and MAPPA agreed to strengthen their partnership, so they will now co-develop and exclusively stream future original titles:
Netflix, MAPPA Strengthen Partnership to Co-Develop, Exclusively Stream Original Titles
Future MAPPA titles to stream exclusively, simultaneously on Netflix globally
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January 21, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Netflix and MAPPA agreed to strengthen their partnership, so they will now co-develop and exclusively stream future original titles:
During an animation conference held at the inaugural Aichi–Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF) this past December, Studio Chizu president Yuichiro Saito spoke on a panel titled “What Is Japanese Anime? What Is Happening in the World Today?”.
January 20, 2026 at 12:38 PM
During an animation conference held at the inaugural Aichi–Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF) this past December, Studio Chizu president Yuichiro Saito spoke on a panel titled “What Is Japanese Anime? What Is Happening in the World Today?”.
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Japanese content platform Fantia to partially lift ban on AI use “in light of recent technological advancements”
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Japanese content platform Fantia to partially lift ban on AI use "in light of recent technological advancements" - AUTOMATON WEST
Japanese creator platform Fantia announces a partial lift on their AI content ban, citing "recent technological advancements" as the reason.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Japanese content platform Fantia to partially lift ban on AI use “in light of recent technological advancements”
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Record label Nippon Columbia announced on January 20 the launch of "NCG Entertainment" - a new entertainment label which aims to support creators and artists working with AI in their creative endeavors.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Record label Nippon Columbia announced on January 20 the launch of "NCG Entertainment" - a new entertainment label which aims to support creators and artists working with AI in their creative endeavors.
gamebiz.jp/news/419503
gamebiz.jp/news/419503
Japanese Animation TV Rankings: January 5-January 11, 2026 (average household ratings in Kanto region):
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 6.9
#2: Detective Conan (NTV): 6.6
#3: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 4.7
#4: Doraemon (EX) and Blue Miburo (NTV): 3.3
#6: Crayon Shin-chan (EX): 3.1
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 6.9
#2: Detective Conan (NTV): 6.6
#3: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 4.7
#4: Doraemon (EX) and Blue Miburo (NTV): 3.3
#6: Crayon Shin-chan (EX): 3.1
January 20, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Japanese Animation TV Rankings: January 5-January 11, 2026 (average household ratings in Kanto region):
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 6.9
#2: Detective Conan (NTV): 6.6
#3: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 4.7
#4: Doraemon (EX) and Blue Miburo (NTV): 3.3
#6: Crayon Shin-chan (EX): 3.1
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 6.9
#2: Detective Conan (NTV): 6.6
#3: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 4.7
#4: Doraemon (EX) and Blue Miburo (NTV): 3.3
#6: Crayon Shin-chan (EX): 3.1
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【1月12日～1月18日】週間単行本売り上げランキング
TSUTAYA：1位「金色のガッシュ!!2」6巻
COMIC ZIN：1位「ハクメイとミコチ」14巻
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TSUTAYA：1位「金色のガッシュ!!2」6巻
COMIC ZIN：1位「ハクメイとミコチ」14巻
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January 20, 2026 at 9:01 AM
【1月12日～1月18日】週間単行本売り上げランキング
TSUTAYA：1位「金色のガッシュ!!2」6巻
COMIC ZIN：1位「ハクメイとミコチ」14巻
https://natalie.mu/comic/news/656832?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
TSUTAYA：1位「金色のガッシュ!!2」6巻
COMIC ZIN：1位「ハクメイとミコチ」14巻
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Jujutsu Kaisen, Berserk, One Piece, NANA, Solo Leveling, and more made Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for December
Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on Bookscan's December Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
17 manga including One Piece, Berserk, Demon Slayer, Gachiakuta, Spy x Family, Chainsaw Man, Dandadan, Steel Ball Run, Nana make list
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January 18, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Jujutsu Kaisen, Berserk, One Piece, NANA, Solo Leveling, and more made Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for December
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PART 1 of @milesofficial.bsky.social's 2025 anime business in north america year in review is HERE!
welcome to anime by the numbers 2026:
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welcome to anime by the numbers 2026:
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2025’s Biggest Trends in the North American Anime Business (Part 1)
Looking back at anime’s 2025 in the U.S. and Canada gives some interesting insights into what to expect in 2026.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
PART 1 of @milesofficial.bsky.social's 2025 anime business in north america year in review is HERE!
welcome to anime by the numbers 2026:
animebythenumbers.substack.com/p/2025-anime...
welcome to anime by the numbers 2026:
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It’s a big deal to me, to have my first feature article published in @cartoonbrew.bsky.social. On the existential structural challenges Japan’s #anime production industry faces. They say light is the best antiseptic.
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Anime Boom Meets Crunch: How Japan's Labor Shortages Hurt Quality
Anime studios are producing record output and global demand has never been higher, exposing labor shortages, outsourcing pressures, and a drop in quality.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
It’s a big deal to me, to have my first feature article published in @cartoonbrew.bsky.social. On the existential structural challenges Japan’s #anime production industry faces. They say light is the best antiseptic.
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The Japan Fair Trade Commission last month released results of a survey conducted into the business environments of the anime industry, highlighting contractual and payment issues found across all levels of the industry.
Japan Fair Trade Commission Releases Report Highlighting Transactional, Contractual Issues in Anime Industry
Issues found with power imbalances in contract negotiations, low compensation, order cancellations
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January 17, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The Japan Fair Trade Commission last month released results of a survey conducted into the business environments of the anime industry, highlighting contractual and payment issues found across all levels of the industry.
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Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency have revealed a 2026 talent development roadmap, with webtoons and AI-driven creation as key priorities.
KOCCA Unveils 2026 Talent Roadmap to Train Webtoon Creators With AI as Major Focus
KOCCA will run dedicated tracks for webtoon producers, emerging creators to train around 140 webtoon professionals
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January 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency have revealed a 2026 talent development roadmap, with webtoons and AI-driven creation as key priorities.
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The live-action The Legend of Zelda film will stream on Netflix under the streaming service's new deal with Sony Pictures
Netflix Announces Deal to Stream Sony Pictures' Films Following Theatrical Screenings
Live-action The Legend of Zelda film to stream on Netflix under new deal
www.animenewsnetwork.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The live-action The Legend of Zelda film will stream on Netflix under the streaming service's new deal with Sony Pictures
On January 14, SBI Holdings announced the establishment of a business and capital alliance with Culture Entertainment Group; as a result, CE Group set to become an equity-method affiliate of SBI.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
On January 14, SBI Holdings announced the establishment of a business and capital alliance with Culture Entertainment Group; as a result, CE Group set to become an equity-method affiliate of SBI.
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Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings announced on January 16 the establishment of a capital and business alliance with American film production and media company Legendary.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings announced on January 16 the establishment of a capital and business alliance with American film production and media company Legendary.
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The revival screening of Evangelion: 3․0 You Can (Not) Redo opened at #6 at the Japanese box office!
Evangelion: 3.0 Revival Screening Opens at #6
1st Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film ranked at #8 in 26th weekend
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January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The revival screening of Evangelion: 3․0 You Can (Not) Redo opened at #6 at the Japanese box office!
Japanese Animation TV Rankings: December 29, 2025-January 4, 2026 (average household ratings in Kanto region):
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 6.6
#2: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 5.0
#3: Detective Conan Episode "ZERO": The Shinichi Kudo Aquarium Case (NTV): 4.1
#4: Doraemon New Year's Eve 1-hour Special (EX): 3.5
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 6.6
#2: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 5.0
#3: Detective Conan Episode "ZERO": The Shinichi Kudo Aquarium Case (NTV): 4.1
#4: Doraemon New Year's Eve 1-hour Special (EX): 3.5
January 15, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Japanese Animation TV Rankings: December 29, 2025-January 4, 2026 (average household ratings in Kanto region):
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 6.6
#2: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 5.0
#3: Detective Conan Episode "ZERO": The Shinichi Kudo Aquarium Case (NTV): 4.1
#4: Doraemon New Year's Eve 1-hour Special (EX): 3.5
#1: Sazae-san (CX): 6.6
#2: Chibi Maruko-chan (CX): 5.0
#3: Detective Conan Episode "ZERO": The Shinichi Kudo Aquarium Case (NTV): 4.1
#4: Doraemon New Year's Eve 1-hour Special (EX): 3.5
Toho has uploaded to their website the consolidated financial results for the third quarter of their fiscal year ending in February 2026.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Toho has uploaded to their website the consolidated financial results for the third quarter of their fiscal year ending in February 2026.
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And now, here's an overview of how some of the main entertainment companies in JP performed financials wise, courtesy of Gamebiz.
Overlap Holdings (1Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419139
Shochiku (3Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419111
Edia (3Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419086
IG Port (2Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419119
Overlap Holdings (1Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419139
Shochiku (3Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419111
Edia (3Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419086
IG Port (2Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419119
オーバーラップHD、第1四半期決算は営業利益7.2％減の5億0700万円 上場費用計上、単行本増加に向けた投資も 『とんでもスキル』『ステつよ』好調 | gamebiz
オーバーラップホールディングス<414A>は、1月14日、2026年8月期 第1四半期の連結決算(IFRS)を発表し、売上収益19億2900万円(前年同期比10.7%増)、営業利益5億0700万円(同7.2%減)、税引前利益4億6800万円(同8.3%減)、最終利益3億3500万円(同7.5%減)だった。・売上収益:19億2900万円(同10.7%増)・営業利益:5億0700万円(同7.2%減)…
gamebiz.jp
January 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM
And now, here's an overview of how some of the main entertainment companies in JP performed financials wise, courtesy of Gamebiz.
Overlap Holdings (1Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419139
Shochiku (3Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419111
Edia (3Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419086
IG Port (2Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419119
Overlap Holdings (1Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419139
Shochiku (3Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419111
Edia (3Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419086
IG Port (2Q)
gamebiz.jp/news/419119
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Japan's antitrust regulator is preparing guidelines to regulate how anime production committees, studios, and streamers negotiate and share information after an inquiry into labor practices in the industry highlighted structural issues.
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Read this and more headlines in this week's business briefing.
Japan antitrust regulator highlights anime industry issues
Plus: Conglomerate invests in French anime co-producer; Light novel publisher TO Books set to IPO; Comici launches English-language manga reading platform; and more
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January 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Japan's antitrust regulator is preparing guidelines to regulate how anime production committees, studios, and streamers negotiate and share information after an inquiry into labor practices in the industry highlighted structural issues.
Read this and more headlines in this week's business briefing.
Read this and more headlines in this week's business briefing.