ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION

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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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION

First Air Date

April 30, 2023

Last Air Date

December 28, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English, Japanese

Production Companies

NHK FRAMEN NHK Enterprises

Networks

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S03E10

Sports Manga & Anime

This time, we spotlight sports manga and anime, a genre beloved in Japan and worldwide. How has the portrayal of sports evolved over time, and how have creators refined their craft? We explore those questions with anime critic Fujitsu Ryota. Plus, we visit the production of the figure skating anime Medalist to find out how animators capture the subtle movements and atmosphere of the rink.

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