North America Anime Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The anime market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 9,947.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 16.3% is expected of North America anime market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$4,010.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$9,947.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
16.3%
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North America anime market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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North America anime market highlights

  • The North America anime market generated a revenue of USD 4,010.9 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.3% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, internet distribution was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Internet Distribution is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 4,010.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 9,947.3 million
Growth rate16.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentInternet distribution
Fastest growing segmentInternet Distribution
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationT.V., Movie, Video, Internet Distribution, Merchandising, Music, Pachinko, Live Entertainment
Key market players worldwidePierrot, Studio Ghibli, Bioworld, Sunrise, Toei Animation, Bones Studio, Kyoto, Madhouse, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Good Smile Company, Sentai Holdings, VIZ Media, Eleven Arts


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 19.4% of the global anime market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 9,947.3 million by 2030.

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Internet distribution was the largest segment with a revenue share of 28.4% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America anime market based on t.v., movie, video, internet distribution, merchandising, music, pachinko, live entertainment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The market growth can be attributed to the rising popularity of anime content in the region as a result of the high streaming and merchandising penetration. Moreover, anime has become part of pop culture in the region which has resulted in further demand for new and popular anime in the region.

The demand has resulted in an increase of retail stores selling anime merchandise in multiple cities. This, in turn, is driving the market growth in North America.

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