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Statistics About The Most Expensive Anime

The most expensive anime productions typically involve high-budget series or movies with top-notch animation quality and popular franchises.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore the world of anime production costs by examining the staggering budgets behind some of the most expensive anime films and series to date. From iconic classics to contemporary hits, these statistics shed light on the significant financial investments required to bring these animated masterpieces to life.

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""Spirited Away" is the most expensive anime film ever made, with a budget of $19.2 million."

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"The anime film Steamboy (2004) cost $20 million to produce."

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"The "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" movie holds the record for the most expensive anime film ever produced, exceeding $137 million."

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"The average cost of producing a half-hour anime episode is $145,000."

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"Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira was the most expensive anime film in 1988, with a production cost of $10 million."

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"Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex's estimated budget was $20,000 per minute."

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"Production I.G's Innocence: Ghost in the Shell 2 movie had a budget of $20 million."

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"Fate/Apocrypha's budget estimate was $3.5 million for a 12-episode season."

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"The movie "Princess Mononoke" had a budget of $23.5 million."

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"The anime "Knights of Sidonia" had a budget of $1.8 million per episode."

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"The film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children had a budget of $100 million."

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"Cost of making an episode of "Sword Art Online" was roughly $600,000."

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"Katsuhiro Otomo's "Steamboy" took 10 years and $20 million to produce."

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""Metropolis" was one of the most expensive anime films produced in 2001, costing over $15 million."

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""The Wind Rises" by Studio Ghibli had a production cost of $30 million."

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"The anime "Ergo Proxy" had a budget of about $10 million."

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"The movie "Kimi no Na wa. (Your Name)" had a high budget of $30 million."

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"The anime "Production costs of Neon Genesis Evangelion equaled 800 million yen (approximately $10 million)."

In conclusion, the world of anime production is diverse in terms of budget, with costs ranging from a few million to over a hundred million dollars. From classic films like “Spirited Away” and “Akira” to recent hits such as “Your Name” and “Princess Mononoke,” the budgets vary significantly. Notably, the budgets for popular series like “Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex” and “Neon Genesis Evangelion” also highlight the financial investments required to create high-quality anime content. Overall, these statistics illustrate the significant financial resources allocated to producing anime films and series, reflecting the industry’s dedication to delivering visually stunning and captivating storytelling to audiences worldwide.