ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION 2023
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- April 30, 2023
- Last Aired
- July 26, 2026
- Format
- 4 seasons · 34 eps
- Network
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
What is ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION?
The series ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION is a documentary that focuses on the Japanese animation and manga industry. The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020, with more than half of that amount coming from overseas sales.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 34
- First aired
- Apr 30, 2023
- Last aired
- Jul 26, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
- Format
- 4 seasons · 34 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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The series ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION is a documentary that focuses on the Japanese animation and manga industry. The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020, with more than half of that amount coming from overseas sales. The manga market is also expanding, reaching 675.9 billion yen in 2021. The series aims to reveal the secrets of Japanese anime and manga creation through major works highly recognized by overseas fans.
Should you watch it?
“A documentary exploring how Japanese anime and manga captivate global audiences.”
- Shows behind‑the‑scenes of anime and manga production
- Highlights internationally‑popular titles
- Provides data on market growth
- Limited to documentary format with no fictional storyline
- Focuses heavily on industry statistics which may interest fans more than casual viewers
Watch it if you’re curious about how Japan’s anime and manga become worldwide phenomena.
Suitable for general audiences; contains industry discussion but no explicit material.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Rose of Versailles Special Mytharc Apr 30, 2023
- E2 Captain Tsubasa Special Core Jun 4, 2023
- E3 Anime Encyclopedia: MECHANICAL DESIGNER Core Jul 23, 2023
- E4 THE ANIME STUDIO―MADHOUSE― Filler Jul 30, 2023
- E5 FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Hori Takahide Filler Aug 27, 2023
- E6 FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Yokoshima Toshihisa Core Oct 21, 2023
- E7 Baki Special Mytharc Oct 29, 2023
- E8 THE ANIME STUDIO: TMS ENTERTAINMENT Mytharc Dec 24, 2023
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Male Idol Anime Special Mytharc Jan 28, 2024
- E2 Legendary Creator Nagai Go Core Feb 25, 2024
- E3 Legendary Producer Maruyama Masao Core Apr 28, 2024
- E4 Legendary Creator Amano Yoshitaka Core May 26, 2024
- E5 FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Tachikawa Yuzuru Core Jul 21, 2024
- E6 Girl Band Anime Core Jul 28, 2024
- E7 THE MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR Special Filler Sep 29, 2024
- E8 THE ANIME STUDIO: CloverWorks Filler Oct 27, 2024
- E9 FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Ishida Hiroyasu Mytharc Nov 24, 2024
- E10 BEASTARS Special Mytharc Dec 29, 2024
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 THE ANIME STUDIO: Pierrot Mytharc Jan 26, 2025
- E2 American Comic Book Anime Filler Mar 16, 2025
- E3 Legendary Creator Yasuhiko Yoshikazu Core Apr 27, 2025
- E4 The Apothecary Diaries Special Filler May 25, 2025
- E5 FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Yoshiura Yasuhiro Core Jun 29, 2025
- E6 Classic Tales Reborn: SAINT SEIYA / TOUGEN ANKI Mytharc Jul 17, 2025
- E7 THE ANIME STUDIO: bones Filler Jul 28, 2025
- E8 DIGIMON Special Core Oct 26, 2025
- E9 Anime Sound Special Mytharc Nov 30, 2025
- E10 Sports Manga & Anime Mytharc Dec 28, 2025
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 NEXT GENERATION PIONEER: Yamashita Shingo Mytharc Jan 25, 2026
- E2 MAO Special Filler Mar 22, 2026
- E3 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime SPECIAL Filler Apr 26, 2026
- E4 Sound! Euphonium Special Filler May 31, 2026
- E5 FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Kameyama Yohei Mytharc Jun 28, 2026
- E6 Detective Conan Special Mytharc Jul 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION?
It is a 2023 documentary series that examines the growth of Japan’s anime and manga markets and the creation process behind popular works.
What does the series focus on?
The series features major anime and manga titles recognized overseas and reveals secrets of their production.
When was the series released?
The series premiered in 2023.
Is the series suitable for younger viewers?
The documentary contains industry discussion and no explicit content, making it appropriate for general audiences.
Does the series provide market data?
Yes, it presents figures such as the Japanese animation market reaching 2,426 billion yen by 2020 and the manga market reaching 675.9 billion yen in 2021.
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