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Labor deficit muddles anime studio financials
Plus: Anime studios shift foreign transactions to new markets; Japan's SVOD leader publishes novels, targets adaptations; Webtoon apps pivot to short…
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Webtoon's Disney deal diversifies content to draw readers
In interviews with Animenomics, Webtoon Entertainment executives outline the digital comics company's plans and challenges for growing in the U.S. and…
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Delta Air Lines sends Crunchyroll to the skies
Plus: NTT Docomo spins off AI anime software developer; Sony anime business likened to PlayStation growth phase; Pop Mart enters largest U.S. shopping…
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Qubic Pictures adapts to Netflix anime shift
In part two of an interview with Animenomics, CEO Justin Leach explains his company's plan to form an anime production committee for future…
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AlphaPolis acquires 'Re:Zero' anime studio
Plus: OceanVeil service grows adult content scrutiny; Fewer Japanese readers pay for digital manga; Double-digit decline in Japan print light novel…
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Qubic Pictures refines anime co-productions
In part one of an interview with Animenomics, CEO Justin Leach charts his company's journey to find the right model for working with Japan's anime…
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July 2025

Sony takes $463m stake in Bandai Namco
Plus: Billboard Japan prepares publication's first top manga chart; Domestic digital manga growth slows again; Girls more active manga readers than…
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TBS taps veteran anime exec for new IP unit
Plus: Sony adds anime collabs to immersive attraction; Anime industry ally reelected to Japan upper house; Hideaki Anno joins Production I.G board; and…
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Anime Expo mulls move from Los Angeles
Plus: Bilibili finds new momentum with profitability; South Korea's Krafton acquires anime advertising giant ADK; Harmony Gold and Bigwest reengage; and…
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NTT Docomo bets on digital manga in U.S.
In interview with Animenomics, NTT Docomo explains why its Manga Mirai platform supports webtoon and manga formats and its outlook on manga markets…
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June 2025

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