This edition showcases our latest features in Film & TV commissions globally. Additionally, we also cast a special light on Anime. We look at the latest trends in international Anime productions and acquisitions.

The increasing global recognition of Japanese pop culture and the emergence of robust digital distribution platforms are driving the expansion of the anime industry in Japan. Moreover, the burgeoning demand for innovative narrative techniques and distinctive animation styles is propelling the expansion of the anime industry. Likewise, the advancement of animation technologies, which necessitates more intricate storytelling and animation techniques, is fostering the desire for varied anime content, which in turn plays a role in the growth of the market.

Crunchyroll (owned by Sony Group Co.), a leading American OTT provider and a key hub for streaming Anime in the US, is actively expanding its library by securing numerous titles. This strategic move aims to attract new subscriptions in response to the slowdown in new content creation.

So what’s hot and high-demand for Anime and has already shown to be successful in other markets and streaming services?

Which Anime titles have been chosen by the most number of platforms globally? This is one of the powerful indicators tracked by Vitrina to determine high demand content. We found more than 4,000 titles that have been acquired by multiple platform.

Our weekly global scan of new Productions getting greenlit/ financed as well as high-demand content and IP being acquired from around the world.