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Akihabara in Japan: Anime, games, and the world of Japanese pop culture

Step into Akihabara, Tokyo’s legendary pop culture capital, where anime, gaming, and electronics collide in a vibrant explosion of color and energy. Wander through towering stores filled with the ...
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MECCHA Japan: Your Gateway To Exclusive Japanese Anime Collectibles

There’s a specific kind of heartbreak that only anime and gaming fans outside Japan understand. You’re scrolling through social media when you spot a new figure drop, an exclusive plush, or a trading ...
Variety

Japan’s Anime Market Hits Record $25 Billion, Driven by Global Boom, AJA Report Finds

Japan’s anime industry reached an all-time high in 2024, climbing to JPY3.84 trillion ($25.25 billion) in total market value, according to data presented by the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA ...
The Diplomat

The ‘Demon Slayer’ Phenomenon and Japan’s Evolving Anime Industry

Why Bhumjaithai’s Grip on Power Is More Fragile Than It Looks The franchise’s success reflects the growing size – and evolving nature – of Japan’s anime industry in recent years. Japanese voice actor ...
The Hollywood Reporter

TIFFCOM: Japan’s Anime Industry Expanded 15 Percent to $25 Billion in 2024

The record annual results for Japan's booming anime industry were achieved even before the recent historic success of 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.' By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief The report ...