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The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020. More than half of that amount came from overseas sales. The manga market is also expanding, reaching 675.9 billion yen in 2021. Those unique visuals and stories from Japan have struck a chord with fans around the world and are growing into a huge industry. Anime Manga Explosion will actively feature major works that are highly recognized by overseas fans and reveal the secrets of Japanese anime and manga creation through the series.
This episode spotlights director Yoshiura Yasuhiro, who gained attention at age 28 with Time of EVE and later earned global praise for Sing a Bit of Harmony. Watch three pivotal short films that shaped his career and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into his bold experiments with kaiju, comedy, and robot-themed stories.
This episode explores manga and anime that breathe new life into classic myths and folktales.
We take a closer look at SAINT SEIYA, inspired by Greek mythology, and TOUGEN ANKI, a fresh spin on Japan's famous legend about Momotaro.
Watch and discover how familiar stories are reborn through the creative process.
This episode features the anime studio bones, known for captivating fans with high-quality action. We go behind the scenes of their latest works, Gachiakuta and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON. In addition, charismatic animator Nakamura Yutaka, who is responsible for countless iconic moments for the anime studio, makes his first-ever television appearance.
This episode focuses on DIGIMON, the global hit that has evolved from simple pixel-art games into a beloved anime series. How did a modest handheld game turn into such a powerful, emotional story? We sit down with the key figures behind its success and visit the studio producing the latest series, DIGIMON BEATBREAK. Discover what has kept DIGIMON evolving and fans hooked for over 25 years.
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