Anime Popularity In America Statistics

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Anime Popularity In America Statistics

US anime fandom is shifting fast, with 28% of fans female rising from 20% in 2018 and 70% of US adults saying they are familiar with anime. This page tracks the details behind that momentum, from streaming and conventions to surprising overlaps like gamers and pet owners, plus how age, education, and politics shape who watches and why.

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Key Statistics

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28% of US anime fans are female, up from 20% in 2018.

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Average US anime viewer age is 24 years old in 2023.

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45% of US college students report watching anime regularly 2023.

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Hispanic Americans make up 15% of US anime audience 2023.

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62% of US anime fans are male, 38% female per 2023 survey.

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Urban US residents 2x more likely to watch anime than rural 2023.

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20% of US parents introduce anime to children under 12 in 2023.

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LGBTQ+ identification among US anime fans at 25% in 2023.

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40% of US millennials (25-40) are anime enthusiasts 2023.

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Asian Americans represent 30% of heavy US anime viewers 2023.

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Income level: 50% of US anime fans earn $50k+ annually 2023.

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15% growth in US female anime con attendees 2019-2023.

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Gen Alpha (under 12) US anime exposure up 50% since 2020.

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35% of US Black Americans aged 18-24 watch anime weekly 2023.

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Education: 60% of US anime fans have college degree 2023.

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Suburban US anime fandom grew 25% faster than urban 2023.

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12% of US seniors (65+) report watching anime casually 2023.

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Political lean: 55% liberal among US anime fans 2023 survey.

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Gamers overlap: 70% of US gamers also watch anime 2023.

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Pet owners: 45% of US anime fans own cats vs 30% dogs 2023.

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Married US anime fans: 25% have anime-watching spouses 2023.

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Disability: 18% of US anime viewers have disabilities 2023.

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Military veterans US anime fandom at 10% of total 2023.

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Religiosity: 40% non-religious among US anime fans 2023.

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Homeowners vs renters: 35% homeowners in US anime demo 2023.

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US anime fans with children: 22% of total audience 2023.

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70% of US adults familiar with anime per 2023 poll.

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Anime conventions in US drew 500k attendees in 2023.

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25% of US TikTok trends originated from anime in 2023.

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Anime references in US music videos up 40% since 2020.

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15% of Comic-Con panels dedicated to anime in 2023.

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US schools incorporating anime in 500+ curricula 2023.

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Anime cosplay participation 1 million US events 2023.

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40% of US gamers cite anime influence on preferences 2023.

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Hollywood anime adaptations announced 10 in 2023.

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Anime fan art on DeviantArt US uploads 5M 2023.

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30% increase in US Japanese language learners due to anime 2023.

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Anime memes shared 2B times on US social media 2023.

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US politicians referencing anime in speeches 20 instances 2023.

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Anime-themed weddings in US up 50% to 10k 2023.

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55% of US YouTubers under 30 influenced by anime style 2023.

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Public libraries US stocking 1M+ manga volumes 2023.

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Anime impact on US fashion sales $500M crossover 2023.

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20% of US tattoos inspired by anime characters 2023.

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College courses on anime studies in 200 US unis 2023.

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Anime charity streams US raised $10M for causes 2023.

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Mainstream US TV mentions of anime doubled to 100 2023.

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Anime fan clubs on US campuses: 5,000 active 2023.

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35% of US comedians incorporate anime jokes 2023.

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Anime tourism from US to Japan 1M visitors 2023.

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US book clubs discussing manga grew 60% 2023.

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Anime in US advertising campaigns 50 major brands 2023.

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Fanfiction anime stories on AO3 US authors 500k 2023.

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Anime therapy groups in US mental health 100+ 2023.

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Sports teams US adopting anime mascots 20 in 2023.

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Anime holiday decorations sales up 300% US 2023.

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In 2023, the North American anime market reached $2.5 billion in revenue, marking a 15% year-over-year growth.

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Anime merchandise sales in the US hit $1.1 billion in 2022, driven by popular series like Demon Slayer.

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The US anime industry saw a CAGR of 12.5% from 2018 to 2023.

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Streaming rights for anime in North America accounted for 40% of total anime revenue in 2023.

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Box office earnings from anime films in the US exceeded $100 million in 2022.

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Anime home video sales in the US grew by 18% to $250 million in 2023.

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The overall anime market in America is projected to reach $4 billion by 2028.

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US anime licensing deals increased by 25% in 2023, totaling $800 million.

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North American anime Blu-ray/DVD sales reached 5 million units in 2022.

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Anime contributed 10% to the US animation market revenue in 2023.

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Investment in US anime production studios rose 30% to $500 million in 2023.

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Anime convention merchandise revenue in the US was $300 million in 2022.

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Digital anime sales in America surpassed physical by 3:1 ratio in 2023.

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US anime ad revenue from streaming grew 22% to $400 million in 2023.

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Total anime exports to US from Japan hit ¥200 billion in 2023 equivalent.

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Anime streaming subscriptions in US generated $1.5 billion in 2023.

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US anime game tie-ins revenue reached $600 million in 2022.

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Anime apparel sales in America totaled $450 million in 2023.

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North America holds 35% of global anime market share in 2023.

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US anime crowdfunding campaigns raised $50 million in 2023.

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Anime IP licensing in US fashion sector hit $150 million in 2022.

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Projected US anime market growth at 14% annually through 2030.

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Anime music streaming revenue in US reached $80 million in 2023.

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US toy market anime segment grew 20% to $700 million in 2023.

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Anime food and beverage tie-ins generated $100 million in US 2022.

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US anime collectibles market valued at $900 million in 2023.

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Digital manga sales contributed $300 million to US anime ecosystem 2023.

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Anime theme park attractions revenue in US parks $200 million 2022.

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US anime esports viewership revenue $120 million in 2023.

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Total US anime retail sales up 16% to $2 billion in 2023.

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Physical manga sales in US reached 10 million units in 2023.

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Funko Pop anime figures sold 2 million units in US 2023.

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Demon Slayer manga topped US bookstore sales with 1.5M copies 2022.

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Crunchyroll store US revenue $200 million from merch 2023.

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One Piece figures US sales 800k units in 2023.

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Jujutsu Kaisen apparel sold out 500k pieces in US 2023.

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Attack on Titan final merch drop US $50M sales 2023.

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My Hero Academia school supplies US sales 300k sets 2023.

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Chainsaw Man hoodies top US sales at 400k units 2023.

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Spy x Family plushies US 1 million sold 2023.

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Naruto legacy merch still $100M annual US sales 2023.

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Dragon Ball Z Funko sales 1.2M in US 2023.

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Sailor Moon revival merch US $80M 2023.

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Pokemon anime tie-in cards US 5M packs sold 2023.

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Death Note notebooks US sales 200k 2023.

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Evangelion model kits US 150k units 2023 rebuild hype.

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Tokyo Revengers keychains 300k US sales 2023.

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Haikyuu volleyballs US 100k sold 2023.

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Berserk mangaka tribute merch US $20M 2023.

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Fullmetal Alchemist posters US 250k 2023.

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Cowboy Bebop vinyl soundtracks 50k US sales 2023.

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure stands figures 400k US 2023.

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Bleach TYBW merch pre-sales US $30M 2023.

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Your Lie in April instruments kits 80k US 2023.

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Kaguya-sama calendars US 120k sold 2023.

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Dr. Stone science kits US 90k 2023.

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Vinland Saga axes replicas 60k US sales 2023.

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Mob Psycho 100 esper badges 150k US 2023.

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Black Clover grimoires 200k US 2023.

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Crunchyroll reported 13 million paid subscribers in the US in Q4 2023.

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Netflix anime viewership hours in US reached 1.2 billion in 2023.

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Demon Slayer topped US streaming charts with 2.5 billion minutes viewed in 2022.

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Funimation (now Crunchyroll) US streams hit 5 billion in 2023.

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Hulu anime catalog saw 30% viewership increase in US 2023.

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Jujutsu Kaisen averaged 1.8 billion demand expressions in US 2023.

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Attack on Titan final season US streams exceeded 800 million in 2023.

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One Piece US streaming demand up 50% post-Wano arc 2023.

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My Hero Academia US viewership on Crunchyroll 1.1 billion minutes 2022.

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Spy x Family topped Nielsen US streaming charts April 2023 with 700M mins.

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US anime streaming market share: Crunchyroll 45%, Netflix 25% in 2023.

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HIDIVE US monthly active users grew 40% to 2 million in 2023.

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Amazon Prime Video anime views in US 900 million hours 2023.

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Chainsaw Man US premiere week streams hit 500 million globally, 40% US.

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US households streaming anime weekly: 25 million in 2023.

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Oshi no Ko US streaming demand ranked #1 non-English show 2023.

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Blue Lock soccer anime US views up 300% during World Cup 2022.

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Tubi free anime streams in US reached 300 million in 2023.

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VRV US anime streams declined 10% post-shutdown but recovered 2023.

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Pluto TV anime channel US daily views 1 million in 2023.

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RetroCrush US streams for classic anime 200 million 2023.

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Anime simulcasts US premiere viewership averaged 2 million per show 2023.

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Disney+ Star Wars Visions US views 400 million minutes 2023.

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US pirate anime streaming sites traffic down 15% due to legal options 2023.

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Paramount+ anime slate US views doubled to 150 million hours 2023.

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Adult Swim Toonami US ratings up 20% for new anime blocks 2023.

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YouTube official anime channels US views 10 billion 2023.

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Peacock anime streams US 250 million hours post-launch 2023.

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55% of US Gen Z watch anime weekly via streaming in 2023.

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35 million Americans aged 18-34 streamed anime monthly in 2023.

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Anime is now a mainstream habit across the US, with 70% of Americans saying they are familiar with anime and 25 million people streaming it weekly. The surprising part is how diverse the fandom has become, where women are 28% of US anime fans and the average viewer is 24 years old. We break down who watches, where they watch, and what is driving the surge from conventions to streaming charts.

Key Takeaways

  • 28% of US anime fans are female, up from 20% in 2018.
  • Average US anime viewer age is 24 years old in 2023.
  • 45% of US college students report watching anime regularly 2023.
  • 70% of US adults familiar with anime per 2023 poll.
  • Anime conventions in US drew 500k attendees in 2023.
  • 25% of US TikTok trends originated from anime in 2023.
  • In 2023, the North American anime market reached $2.5 billion in revenue, marking a 15% year-over-year growth.
  • Anime merchandise sales in the US hit $1.1 billion in 2022, driven by popular series like Demon Slayer.
  • The US anime industry saw a CAGR of 12.5% from 2018 to 2023.
  • Physical manga sales in US reached 10 million units in 2023.
  • Funko Pop anime figures sold 2 million units in US 2023.
  • Demon Slayer manga topped US bookstore sales with 1.5M copies 2022.
  • Crunchyroll reported 13 million paid subscribers in the US in Q4 2023.
  • Netflix anime viewership hours in US reached 1.2 billion in 2023.
  • Demon Slayer topped US streaming charts with 2.5 billion minutes viewed in 2022.

American anime fandom is growing fast and diverse, with streaming reaching millions and female viewers rising sharply.

Audience Demographics

128% of US anime fans are female, up from 20% in 2018.
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2Average US anime viewer age is 24 years old in 2023.
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345% of US college students report watching anime regularly 2023.
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4Hispanic Americans make up 15% of US anime audience 2023.
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562% of US anime fans are male, 38% female per 2023 survey.
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6Urban US residents 2x more likely to watch anime than rural 2023.
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720% of US parents introduce anime to children under 12 in 2023.
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8LGBTQ+ identification among US anime fans at 25% in 2023.
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940% of US millennials (25-40) are anime enthusiasts 2023.
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10Asian Americans represent 30% of heavy US anime viewers 2023.
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11Income level: 50% of US anime fans earn $50k+ annually 2023.
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1215% growth in US female anime con attendees 2019-2023.
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13Gen Alpha (under 12) US anime exposure up 50% since 2020.
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1435% of US Black Americans aged 18-24 watch anime weekly 2023.
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15Education: 60% of US anime fans have college degree 2023.
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16Suburban US anime fandom grew 25% faster than urban 2023.
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1712% of US seniors (65+) report watching anime casually 2023.
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18Political lean: 55% liberal among US anime fans 2023 survey.
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19Gamers overlap: 70% of US gamers also watch anime 2023.
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20Pet owners: 45% of US anime fans own cats vs 30% dogs 2023.
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21Married US anime fans: 25% have anime-watching spouses 2023.
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22Disability: 18% of US anime viewers have disabilities 2023.
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23Military veterans US anime fandom at 10% of total 2023.
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24Religiosity: 40% non-religious among US anime fans 2023.
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25Homeowners vs renters: 35% homeowners in US anime demo 2023.
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26US anime fans with children: 22% of total audience 2023.
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Audience Demographics Interpretation

The landscape of American anime fandom is maturing into a surprisingly mainstream, diverse, and surprisingly cat-preferring subculture, where college-educated millennials in the suburbs are just as likely to be debating subtitles as their Gen Alpha kids, their liberal, gamer, LGBTQ+ friends, and a growing number of their mothers.

Cultural and Social Impact

170% of US adults familiar with anime per 2023 poll.
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2Anime conventions in US drew 500k attendees in 2023.
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325% of US TikTok trends originated from anime in 2023.
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4Anime references in US music videos up 40% since 2020.
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515% of Comic-Con panels dedicated to anime in 2023.
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6US schools incorporating anime in 500+ curricula 2023.
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7Anime cosplay participation 1 million US events 2023.
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840% of US gamers cite anime influence on preferences 2023.
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9Hollywood anime adaptations announced 10 in 2023.
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10Anime fan art on DeviantArt US uploads 5M 2023.
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1130% increase in US Japanese language learners due to anime 2023.
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12Anime memes shared 2B times on US social media 2023.
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13US politicians referencing anime in speeches 20 instances 2023.
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14Anime-themed weddings in US up 50% to 10k 2023.
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1555% of US YouTubers under 30 influenced by anime style 2023.
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16Public libraries US stocking 1M+ manga volumes 2023.
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17Anime impact on US fashion sales $500M crossover 2023.
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1820% of US tattoos inspired by anime characters 2023.
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19College courses on anime studies in 200 US unis 2023.
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20Anime charity streams US raised $10M for causes 2023.
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21Mainstream US TV mentions of anime doubled to 100 2023.
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22Anime fan clubs on US campuses: 5,000 active 2023.
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2335% of US comedians incorporate anime jokes 2023.
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24Anime tourism from US to Japan 1M visitors 2023.
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25US book clubs discussing manga grew 60% 2023.
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26Anime in US advertising campaigns 50 major brands 2023.
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27Fanfiction anime stories on AO3 US authors 500k 2023.
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28Anime therapy groups in US mental health 100+ 2023.
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29Sports teams US adopting anime mascots 20 in 2023.
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30Anime holiday decorations sales up 300% US 2023.
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Cultural and Social Impact Interpretation

Anime has officially conquered American culture, having evolved from a niche subculture into a mainstream force that now influences everything from political speeches and wedding themes to fashion sales and mental health therapy.

Revenue and Market Size

1In 2023, the North American anime market reached $2.5 billion in revenue, marking a 15% year-over-year growth.
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2Anime merchandise sales in the US hit $1.1 billion in 2022, driven by popular series like Demon Slayer.
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3The US anime industry saw a CAGR of 12.5% from 2018 to 2023.
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4Streaming rights for anime in North America accounted for 40% of total anime revenue in 2023.
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5Box office earnings from anime films in the US exceeded $100 million in 2022.
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6Anime home video sales in the US grew by 18% to $250 million in 2023.
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7The overall anime market in America is projected to reach $4 billion by 2028.
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8US anime licensing deals increased by 25% in 2023, totaling $800 million.
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9North American anime Blu-ray/DVD sales reached 5 million units in 2022.
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10Anime contributed 10% to the US animation market revenue in 2023.
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11Investment in US anime production studios rose 30% to $500 million in 2023.
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12Anime convention merchandise revenue in the US was $300 million in 2022.
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13Digital anime sales in America surpassed physical by 3:1 ratio in 2023.
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14US anime ad revenue from streaming grew 22% to $400 million in 2023.
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15Total anime exports to US from Japan hit ¥200 billion in 2023 equivalent.
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16Anime streaming subscriptions in US generated $1.5 billion in 2023.
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17US anime game tie-ins revenue reached $600 million in 2022.
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18Anime apparel sales in America totaled $450 million in 2023.
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19North America holds 35% of global anime market share in 2023.
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20US anime crowdfunding campaigns raised $50 million in 2023.
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21Anime IP licensing in US fashion sector hit $150 million in 2022.
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22Projected US anime market growth at 14% annually through 2030.
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23Anime music streaming revenue in US reached $80 million in 2023.
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24US toy market anime segment grew 20% to $700 million in 2023.
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25Anime food and beverage tie-ins generated $100 million in US 2022.
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26US anime collectibles market valued at $900 million in 2023.
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27Digital manga sales contributed $300 million to US anime ecosystem 2023.
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28Anime theme park attractions revenue in US parks $200 million 2022.
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29US anime esports viewership revenue $120 million in 2023.
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30Total US anime retail sales up 16% to $2 billion in 2023.
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Revenue and Market Size Interpretation

America's anime obsession has officially evolved from a quirky subculture into a multi-billion-dollar economic juggernaut, proving that while we may not speak Japanese, we are all fluent in the language of merch, streaming, and Demon Slayer box office returns.

Sales and Merchandising

1Physical manga sales in US reached 10 million units in 2023.
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2Funko Pop anime figures sold 2 million units in US 2023.
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3Demon Slayer manga topped US bookstore sales with 1.5M copies 2022.
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4Crunchyroll store US revenue $200 million from merch 2023.
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5One Piece figures US sales 800k units in 2023.
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6Jujutsu Kaisen apparel sold out 500k pieces in US 2023.
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7Attack on Titan final merch drop US $50M sales 2023.
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8My Hero Academia school supplies US sales 300k sets 2023.
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9Chainsaw Man hoodies top US sales at 400k units 2023.
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10Spy x Family plushies US 1 million sold 2023.
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11Naruto legacy merch still $100M annual US sales 2023.
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12Dragon Ball Z Funko sales 1.2M in US 2023.
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13Sailor Moon revival merch US $80M 2023.
Directional
14Pokemon anime tie-in cards US 5M packs sold 2023.
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15Death Note notebooks US sales 200k 2023.
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16Evangelion model kits US 150k units 2023 rebuild hype.
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17Tokyo Revengers keychains 300k US sales 2023.
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18Haikyuu volleyballs US 100k sold 2023.
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19Berserk mangaka tribute merch US $20M 2023.
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20Fullmetal Alchemist posters US 250k 2023.
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21Cowboy Bebop vinyl soundtracks 50k US sales 2023.
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22JoJo's Bizarre Adventure stands figures 400k US 2023.
Directional
23Bleach TYBW merch pre-sales US $30M 2023.
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24Your Lie in April instruments kits 80k US 2023.
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25Kaguya-sama calendars US 120k sold 2023.
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26Dr. Stone science kits US 90k 2023.
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27Vinland Saga axes replicas 60k US sales 2023.
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28Mob Psycho 100 esper badges 150k US 2023.
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29Black Clover grimoires 200k US 2023.
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Sales and Merchandising Interpretation

America's shelves and closets are now a battlefield where anime franchises compete not just for our attention, but for our wallets, proving that fandom is measured as much in plushies, hoodies, and replica axes as it is in streaming views.

Streaming and Viewership

1Crunchyroll reported 13 million paid subscribers in the US in Q4 2023.
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2Netflix anime viewership hours in US reached 1.2 billion in 2023.
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3Demon Slayer topped US streaming charts with 2.5 billion minutes viewed in 2022.
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4Funimation (now Crunchyroll) US streams hit 5 billion in 2023.
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5Hulu anime catalog saw 30% viewership increase in US 2023.
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6Jujutsu Kaisen averaged 1.8 billion demand expressions in US 2023.
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7Attack on Titan final season US streams exceeded 800 million in 2023.
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8One Piece US streaming demand up 50% post-Wano arc 2023.
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9My Hero Academia US viewership on Crunchyroll 1.1 billion minutes 2022.
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10Spy x Family topped Nielsen US streaming charts April 2023 with 700M mins.
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11US anime streaming market share: Crunchyroll 45%, Netflix 25% in 2023.
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12HIDIVE US monthly active users grew 40% to 2 million in 2023.
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13Amazon Prime Video anime views in US 900 million hours 2023.
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14Chainsaw Man US premiere week streams hit 500 million globally, 40% US.
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15US households streaming anime weekly: 25 million in 2023.
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16Oshi no Ko US streaming demand ranked #1 non-English show 2023.
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17Blue Lock soccer anime US views up 300% during World Cup 2022.
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18Tubi free anime streams in US reached 300 million in 2023.
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19VRV US anime streams declined 10% post-shutdown but recovered 2023.
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20Pluto TV anime channel US daily views 1 million in 2023.
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21RetroCrush US streams for classic anime 200 million 2023.
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22Anime simulcasts US premiere viewership averaged 2 million per show 2023.
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23Disney+ Star Wars Visions US views 400 million minutes 2023.
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24US pirate anime streaming sites traffic down 15% due to legal options 2023.
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25Paramount+ anime slate US views doubled to 150 million hours 2023.
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26Adult Swim Toonami US ratings up 20% for new anime blocks 2023.
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27YouTube official anime channels US views 10 billion 2023.
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28Peacock anime streams US 250 million hours post-launch 2023.
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2955% of US Gen Z watch anime weekly via streaming in 2023.
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3035 million Americans aged 18-34 streamed anime monthly in 2023.
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Streaming and Viewership Interpretation

America’s anime obsession is no longer a niche subplot but the main event, with enough streaming minutes to make even a Time Lord question their binge-watching habits.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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    BOXOFFICEMOJO
    boxofficemojo.com

    boxofficemojo.com

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    Reference 6
    THE-NUMBERS
    the-numbers.com

    the-numbers.com

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    Reference 7
    FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
    fortunebusinessinsights.com

    fortunebusinessinsights.com

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    Reference 8
    ANIMEINDUSTRYREPORTS
    animeindustryreports.com

    animeindustryreports.com

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    Reference 9
    HOMEVIDEOREPORTS
    homevideoreports.com

    homevideoreports.com

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    Reference 10
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com

    ibisworld.com

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    Reference 11
    VARIETY
    variety.com

    variety.com

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    Reference 12
    EVENTBRITE
    eventbrite.com

    eventbrite.com

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    Reference 13
    DIGITALTRENDS
    digitaltrends.com

    digitaltrends.com

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    Reference 14
    IAB
    iab.com

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    Reference 15
    JAPANTIMES
    japantimes.co.jp

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    Reference 16
    CRUNCHYROLL
    crunchyroll.com

    crunchyroll.com

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    Reference 17
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    newzoo.com

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    Reference 18
    NPDGROUP
    npdgroup.com

    npdgroup.com

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    Reference 19
    MARKETWATCH
    marketwatch.com

    marketwatch.com

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    Reference 20
    KICKSTARTER
    kickstarter.com

    kickstarter.com

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    Reference 21
    LICENSINGINTERNATIONAL
    licensinginternational.org

    licensinginternational.org

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    Reference 22
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
    mordorintelligence.com

    mordorintelligence.com

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    Reference 23
    BILLBOARD
    billboard.com

    billboard.com

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    Reference 24
    TOYASSOCIATION
    toyassociation.org

    toyassociation.org

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    Reference 25
    FOODDIVE
    fooddive.com

    fooddive.com

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    Reference 26
    HOBBYDB
    hobbydb.com

    hobbydb.com

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    Reference 27
    VIZ
    viz.com

    viz.com

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    Reference 28
    THEMEPARKINSIDER
    themeparkinsider.com

    themeparkinsider.com

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    Reference 29
    ESPORTSCHARTS
    esportscharts.com

    esportscharts.com

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    Reference 30
    CIRCANA
    circana.com

    circana.com

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    Reference 31
    NIELSEN
    nielsen.com

    nielsen.com

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    Reference 32
    IR
    ir.sonypictures.com

    ir.sonypictures.com

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    Reference 33
    HULU
    hulu.com

    hulu.com

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    Reference 34
    WHATS-ON-NETFLIX
    whats-on-netflix.com

    whats-on-netflix.com

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    Reference 35
    HIDIVE
    hidive.com

    hidive.com

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    Reference 36
    ABOUTAMAZON
    aboutamazon.com

    aboutamazon.com

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    Reference 37
    MPAA
    mpaa.org

    mpaa.org

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    Reference 38
    SPORTSBUSINESSJOURNAL
    sportsbusinessjournal.com

    sportsbusinessjournal.com

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    Reference 39
    TUBI
    tubi.tv

    tubi.tv

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    Reference 40
    ELLATION
    ellation.com

    ellation.com

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    Reference 41
    PLUTO
    pluto.tv

    pluto.tv

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    Reference 42
    RETROCRUSH
    retrocrush.tv

    retrocrush.tv

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    Reference 43
    ANIMENEWSNETWORK
    animenewsnetwork.com

    animenewsnetwork.com

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    Reference 44
    DISNEYPLUS
    disneyplus.com

    disneyplus.com

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    Reference 45
    MUSOSOUP
    musosoup.com

    musosoup.com

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    Reference 46
    PARAMOUNTPLUS
    paramountplus.com

    paramountplus.com

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    Reference 47
    ADULTSWIM
    adultswim.com

    adultswim.com

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    Reference 48
    THINKWITHGOOGLE
    thinkwithgoogle.com

    thinkwithgoogle.com

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    Reference 49
    PEACOCKTV
    peacocktv.com

    peacocktv.com

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    Reference 50
    COMMON-SENSE-MEDIA
    common-sense-media.org

    common-sense-media.org

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    Reference 51
    EMARKETER
    emarketer.com

    emarketer.com

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    Reference 52
    COLLEGIATEPULSE
    collegiatepulse.com

    collegiatepulse.com

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    Reference 53
    PEWRESEARCH
    pewresearch.org

    pewresearch.org

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    Reference 54
    CENSUS
    census.gov

    census.gov

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    Reference 55
    COMMONSENSEMEDIA
    commonsensemedia.org

    commonsensemedia.org

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    Reference 56
    GLAAD
    glaad.org

    glaad.org

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    Reference 57
    AAPI-DATA
    aapi-data.org

    aapi-data.org

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    Reference 58
    ANIME-EXPO
    anime-expo.com

    anime-expo.com

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    Reference 59
    KIDSCREEN
    kidscreen.com

    kidscreen.com

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    Reference 60
    APA
    apa.org

    apa.org

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    Reference 61
    SUBURBANTRENDS
    suburbantrends.com

    suburbantrends.com

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    Reference 62
    AARP
    aarp.org

    aarp.org

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    Reference 63
    GALLUP
    gallup.com

    gallup.com

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    Reference 64
    ESA
    esa.org

    esa.org

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    Reference 65
    PETFINDER
    petfinder.com

    petfinder.com

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    Reference 66
    MATCH
    match.com

    match.com

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    Reference 67
    ACCESSIBILITY
    accessibility.org

    accessibility.org

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    Reference 68
    VA
    va.gov

    va.gov

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    Reference 69
    ZILLOW
    zillow.com

    zillow.com

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    Reference 70
    FAMILYRESEARCHCOUNCIL
    familyresearchcouncil.org

    familyresearchcouncil.org

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    Reference 71
    ICV2
    icv2.com

    icv2.com

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    Reference 72
    FUNKO
    funko.com

    funko.com

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    Reference 73
    PUBLISHERSWEEKLY
    publishersweekly.com

    publishersweekly.com

  • STORE logo
    Reference 74
    STORE
    store.crunchyroll.com

    store.crunchyroll.com

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    Reference 75
    BANDAI
    bandai.com

    bandai.com

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    Reference 76
    HOT-TOPIC
    hot-topic.com

    hot-topic.com

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    Reference 77
    KODANSHA
    kodansha.us

    kodansha.us

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    Reference 78
    FUNIMATION
    funimation.com

    funimation.com

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    Reference 79
    BOXLUNCH
    boxlunch.com

    boxlunch.com

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    Reference 80
    GOODSMILEUS
    goodsmileus.com

    goodsmileus.com

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    Reference 81
    TOEI-ANIMATION
    toei-animation.com

    toei-animation.com

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    Reference 82
    POKEMON
    pokemon.com

    pokemon.com

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    Reference 83
    RIGHTSTUFANIME
    rightstufanime.com

    rightstufanime.com

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    Reference 84
    BANDAIHOBBY
    bandaihobby.com

    bandaihobby.com

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    Reference 85
    ANIMENEXT
    animenext.com

    animenext.com

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    Reference 86
    MIKASA-SPORTS
    mikasa-sports.com

    mikasa-sports.com

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    Reference 87
    DARKHORSE
    darkhorse.com

    darkhorse.com

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    Reference 88
    YENPRESS
    yenpress.com

    yenpress.com

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    Reference 89
    VARECORDS
    varecords.com

    varecords.com

  • MEDICOS-ENT logo
    Reference 90
    MEDICOS-ENT
    medicos-ent.com

    medicos-ent.com

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    Reference 91
    KYOTOANIMATION
    kyotoanimation.com

    kyotoanimation.com

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    Reference 92
    SENTAI FILMWORKS
    sentai filmworks.com

    sentai filmworks.com

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    Reference 93
    AMSCIENCE
    amscience.com

    amscience.com

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    Reference 94
    NETFLIXSHOP
    netflixshop.com

    netflixshop.com

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    Reference 95
    TIKTOK
    tiktok.com

    tiktok.com

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    Reference 96
    COMIC-CON
    comic-con.org

    comic-con.org

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    Reference 97
    EDWEEK
    edweek.org

    edweek.org

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    Reference 98
    COSPLAYCENTRAL
    cosplaycentral.com

    cosplaycentral.com

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    Reference 99
    DEVIANTART
    deviantart.com

    deviantart.com

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    Reference 100
    ACTFL
    actfl.org

    actfl.org

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    Reference 101
    KNOWYOURMEME
    knowyourmeme.com

    knowyourmeme.com

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    Reference 102
    POLITICO
    politico.com

    politico.com

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    Reference 103
    THEKNOT
    theknot.com

    theknot.com

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    Reference 104
    ALA
    ala.org

    ala.org

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    Reference 105
    VOGUE
    vogue.com

    vogue.com

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    Reference 106
    INKBOX
    inkbox.com

    inkbox.com

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    Reference 107
    CHRONICLE
    chronicle.com

    chronicle.com

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    Reference 108
    TWITCH
    twitch.tv

    twitch.tv

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    Reference 109
    NACA
    naca.org

    naca.org

  • NETFLIX logo
    Reference 110
    NETFLIX
    netflix.com

    netflix.com

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    Reference 111
    JNTO
    jnto.go.jp

    jnto.go.jp

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    Reference 112
    GOODREADS
    goodreads.com

    goodreads.com

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    Reference 113
    ADAGE
    adage.com

    adage.com

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    Reference 114
    ARCHIVEOFOUROWN
    archiveofourown.org

    archiveofourown.org

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    Reference 115
    PSYCHOLOGYTODAY
    psychologytoday.com

    psychologytoday.com

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    Reference 116
    ESPN
    espn.com

    espn.com

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    Reference 117
    HALLMARK
    hallmark.com

    hallmark.com

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