The Hustle Daily Show Can Japanese anime save Hollywood?
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Sep 24, 2025 The podcast delves into the meteoric rise of anime in the U.S., driven by production costs and global audience trends. It highlights the staggering success of 'Demon Slayer,' which challenges Hollywood’s box office expectations. Gen Z's growing affinity for anime is reshaping entertainment preferences. Streaming services are pivotal in bringing anime to mainstream audiences, while merchandise revenue adds another financial layer. Despite all this, Hollywood faces hurdles like cultural sensitivity and marketing challenges in adapting anime.
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Anime's Box Office Shock
- Demon Slayer Infinity Castle earned $104.73 million in nine days, outsizing the entire weekend box office.
- One anime film making more than the rest of the industry combined is a clear market signal for studios.
Gen Z Is Driving Anime Growth
- 42% of Gen Z watches anime weekly and 94% know anime content.
- The global anime market was $4.3B in 2023 and could reach $7.43B by 2030.
Animation Lowers Production Cost Dramatically
- Attack on Titan's five-season budget equaled one $15M Game of Thrones episode.
- Anime can create global hits at a fraction of live-action production costs.