Show Info
- Status: Returning Series
- First Aired: April 30, 2023
- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 25
- Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Genres: Documentary
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ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION(2023)
Overview
The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020. More than half of that amount came from overseas sales. The manga market is also expanding, reaching 675.9 billion yen in 2021. Those unique visuals and stories from Japan have struck a chord with fans around the world and are growing into a huge industry. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION will actively feature major works that are highly recognized by overseas fans and reveal the secrets of Japanese anime and manga creation through the series.
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2023
8 episodes • 2023
2023
8 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rose of Versailles Special | Apr 30, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Captain Tsubasa Special | Jun 4, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Anime Encyclopedia: MECHANICAL DESIGNER | Jul 23, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | THE ANIME STUDIO―MADHOUSE― | Jul 30, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Hori Takahide | Aug 27, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 6 | FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Yokoshima Toshihisa | Oct 21, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Baki Special | Oct 29, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 8 | THE ANIME STUDIO: TMS ENTERTAINMENT | Dec 24, 2023 | 0.0 |
2024
10 episodes • 2024
2024
10 episodes • 2024
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male Idol Anime Special | Jan 28, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Legendary Creator Nagai Go | Feb 25, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Legendary Producer Maruyama Masao | Apr 28, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Legendary Creator Amano Yoshitaka | May 26, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 5 | FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Tachikawa Yuzuru | Jul 21, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Girl Band Anime | Jul 28, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 7 | THE MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR Special | Sep 29, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 8 | THE ANIME STUDIO: CloverWorks | Oct 27, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 9 | FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Ishida Hiroyasu | Nov 24, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 10 | BEASTARS Special | Dec 29, 2024 | 0.0 |
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9 episodes • 2025
2025
9 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE ANIME STUDIO: Pierrot | Jan 26, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2 | American Comic Book Anime | Mar 16, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Legendary Creator Yasuhiko Yoshikazu | Apr 27, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Apothecary Diaries Special | May 25, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 5 | FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Yoshiura Yasuhiro | Jun 29, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Classic Tales Reborn: SAINT SEIYA / TOUGEN ANKI | Jul 17, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 7 | THE ANIME STUDIO: bones | Jul 28, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 8 | DIGIMON Special | Oct 26, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Anime Sound Special | Nov 30, 2025 | 0.0 |
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