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June 2025

CyberAgent tackles global anime advertising
In interview with Animenomics, CyberAgent elaborates on its anime IP strategy and the challenges of global anime marketing
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Richardson Handjaja
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Southeast Asia animates the future of anime
Investors and studios in the region exert their influence on productions of global anime
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Yohana Belinda
Anime trading card makers see rising demand
Plus: Fuji TV seeks anime expansion in reform; Publishers turn international books into manga; Webtoon distribution retreats from emerging markets; and…
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Richardson Handjaja
Digital manga publisher seeks anime deals
Plus: A resurgence in vintage anime clothing; Crunchyroll bullish on omnibus anime films; Japan's leading anime wiki limits free access; and more
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Richardson Handjaja

May 2025

Anime companies report sales growth abroad
Plus: Animenomics announces strategic partnership; 'Solo Leveling', 'Look Back' win Crunchyroll Anime Awards; Anime studios approach AI tech with…
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Richardson Handjaja
Kadokawa acquires Italian manga publisher
Plus: Blockchain-based anime fund planned; Crunchyroll hits 17 million paying subs; Netflix adds 'Grave of the Fireflies' in Japan; and more
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Richardson Handjaja
Anime companies face language barrier in Middle East
Plus: Sony, Bandai invest in blockchain startup; Studio Ghibli's global rollout planned; Bilibili moves beyond streaming; Japanese firms bullish on…
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Richardson Handjaja
U.S. film tariff proposal poses risk to anime
Plus: Webtoon adds new discovery features to platform; Southern France theme park builds 'Naruto' roller coaster; Anime, manga companies invest in AI…
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Richardson Handjaja
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April 2025

Toei forms standalone anime IP department
Plus: France pulls back on manga buying; Good Smile Company pauses U.S. merchandise pre-orders; Surveys investigate pirated manga readers; and more
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Richardson Handjaja
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Anime, manga expand 'Star Wars' universe
Plus: FuRyu incorporates anime business subsidiary; Cygames sponsors Kentucky Derby horse race; Middle-aged male protagonist manga titles surge; and…
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Richardson Handjaja
Toho sets new 3-year-plan for anime business
Plus: Digital distribution extends Shogakukan girls' manga lifespan; IG Port cautious on U.S. tariff outlook; AI voice startup ElevenLabs enters Japan…
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Richardson Handjaja
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