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Anime Growth Helps Offset Sony Losses From Pixomondo Shutdown, Bungie Troubles
Sony’s latest financial report highlights rising anime revenue as VFX restructuring and live service gaming setbacks pressure other divisions.
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‘Infinity Castle’ Breaks Fandango’s Anime Pre-Sale Record Ahead Of September U.S. Release
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ breaks Fandango’s anime pre-sale record, surpassing ‘Mugen Train’ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ ahead of its U.S. release.
Pop Culture Shift: Anime’s Expanding Impact On The Western Sports Scene
A ‘Demon Slayer’-themed night at Dodger Stadium highlights anime’s increasing influence on Baseball, wider sports fandom, and the blending of global pop cultures.
‘Demon Slayer’ Made More In Japan Over Its Opening Weekend Than ‘Smurfs’ Managed From 59 Territories
Demon Slayer’s ‘Infinity Castle’ opened with $39.7M in Japan, crushing the ‘Smurfs’ reboot’s $36M global debut.
Japanese Advanced Tickets For ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle’ Sell Out In Minutes
Early ticket sales for ‘Infinity Castle’ sparked nationwide hype, forecasting a potential historic box office run.
U.S. Moviegoers Would Rather Watch ‘Demon Slayer’ TV Episodes Than American Films
‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training’ launched in second place as anime is becoming a constant presence on the U.S. box office charts.
Animated Features Lift Japanese Box Office To New Post-Pandemic Heights
Japanese box office numbers rose from 2022 to 2023, although there is still a long way to go before the country hits its pre-pandemic figures.
Netflix Releases Massive Trove Of Viewing Data And The Most-Watched Animated Series And Films Are A Big Surprise
The streamer’s biggest hits include ‘CoComelon,’ ‘PAW Patrol,’ ‘Minions,’ and ‘Sing.’