- Japan's anime industry reached a record $24.6 billion in 2024, marking four consecutive years of growth.
- Overseas sales, including merchandise and distribution, dominated the market, reaching $13.9 billion.
- The domestic market saw smaller gains compared to the rapidly expanding overseas markets.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the anime industry numbers? Crazy, right?

B: No way! Really? What's going on?

A: It’s huge! Like, 24.6 billion dollars! That’s a record!

B: Wow! That's a lot of money! What made it so big?

A: Mostly overseas sales! Think merchandise and distribution deals. They're booming!

B: Seriously? Six times bigger than they were like, twenty years ago?

A: Exactly! The report says it's crazy growth!

B: What about in Japan though? Are things good here?

A: Things are okay here. Merchandise and streaming are up a bit, but not as much as overseas.

B: So, people outside Japan love anime even more than we do?

A: Looks like it! The gap is probably going to get even bigger in the future, they say.

B: That’s interesting! Maybe I should start selling anime stuff online! 😂

A: Haha! Good idea! 😉