Anime is taking the world by storm. From its humble beginnings in Japan in the early 20th century through its infancy in the 1940s and the start of the anime boom in the 1980s, the global anime market is now worth $26billion globally. Astoundingly, that figure is expected to double by 2030, illustrated by the fact that Japan’s highest grossing film of all time is the incredibly popular Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, which also finished in first place on the list of the highest grossing films in 2020.
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So which anime franchises are set to continue the growth trend in 2024? Let’s have a look.
Attack on Titan
A series as gigantic as its titular characters, the multi-award-winning AoT has carved its way into anime lore thanks to its gripping storylines, intense action sequences and complex characters. In terms of print circulation, Attack on Titan has become one of only three manga series ever to get an initial print surpassing 2 million (and the other two are also featured below).
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
This anime juggernaut has become a global cultural phenomenon. It holds the record for being Japan’s highest ever grossing movie, the highest grossing movie of 2020 worldwide and the second of only three manga series ever to get an initial print surpassing 2 million. With its stunning animation and emotionally resonant story, it’s no surprise that this franchise has captured the hearts of millions and sits next to the likes of Jurassic Park, Fortnite, Super Mario and Power Rangers when it comes to revenue numbers. Paladone also has a fabulous range of discounted Demon Slayer lifestyle products to satisfy the cravings of even the most devoted fans.
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My Hero Academia
Inspired by the likes of Spider-Man, Star Wars and X-Men, My Hero Academia is set in a world where 80% of the population has superpowers. Its popularity has spawned numerous spin-offs, novels, stage plays, TV shows, films, theme park attractions and merchandise – with a live action movie also in the works.
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Jujutsu Kaisen
Another series that revolves around schools and students, Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori as he joins a secret organisation of sorcerers who fight cursed spirits. There’s also a lot of cursed-finger-eating, death paintings and a battle royale to the death called The Culling Games (sounds kinda familiar). Despite its twisted supernatural nature, in 2024 Jujutsu Kaisen broke the Guinness World Record for the “most in-demand animated TV show”.
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One Piece
The best-selling manga series in history isn’t just slightly above the competition when it comes to sales volume, it is stratospheric. Gathering fans (and sales) by the millions since its first appearance in 1997, the franchise has broken numerous world records spawned a massively popular Netflix series (we can’t wait for season 2 to drop) and has capitalised perfectly on the rapidly expanding Trading Card Game industry. The One Piece juggernaut is set to keep thundering on for the foreseeable future, and we expect it to keep growing in terms of consumer interest too.
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The incredible imaginations behind the world of anime combined with the endless story possibilities offered by graphic novels, TV shows and movies means that we can expect to enjoy mind-blowing epic battles, fantastical tales of heroism and heartwarming friendships across the world and far into the future. Anime is here to stay, and it will continue to inspire new fans for years to come.
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