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Title: Japanese Anime Captures 60% of Asian Entertainment Revenue While K-Pop's 150M Global Fans Dominate Music Charts

Many Asian growing up in Japanese anime and manga, and nowadays  a striking divide in Asian entertainment dominance, with Japanese anime commanding over 60% of entertainment revenue across Asia-Pacific while K-Pop maintains its global music supremacy with an estimated 150 million fans worldwide.According to comprehensive industry data compiled by Japan News Info and PR News Releaser, the Asia-Pacific region generated more than 60% of the global anime market's $34.3 billion in revenue during 2024, driven by streaming platform expansion, merchandise sales, and cross-media adaptations. Meanwhile, K-Pop continues its extraordinary global reach, with the genre accounting for approximately 2% of the world's population as dedicated fans.Anime's Regional DominanceThe anime industry's stronghold in Asia reflects decades of cultural integration and recent digital transformation. Market research indicates Asia-Pacific held between 38.7% to 62.7% of global anime market share in 2024, with total regional revenue projected to reach $18.1 billion by 2030."Asia-Pacific dominated the anime market with the largest revenue share in 2024, driven by increasing consumption of digital content and the popularity of streaming services," according to industry analysts. Japan remains the production epicenter, while China, South Korea, and Southeast Asian nations have emerged as major consumption markets.Streaming platforms have accelerated anime's accessibility across the region. Netflix expanded its anime catalog to 240 titles in 2024, while specialized platform Crunchyroll tripled its subscriber base from 5 million to over 15 million between 2021 and 2024. Notably, 69% of Gen Z respondents report watching anime content, compared to 57% of millennials.The merchandising segment represents th...

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