The end of the era when ‘if you make it, it sells’—the anime industry at a crossroads, and what the financial results reveal about the factors that split companies’ fortunes: Atsushi Matsumoto’s “Anime no Mirai” (page 1/3)

Anime-related companies including KADOKAWA, Pony Canyon, and studio KAI posted losses or sharp profit declines, exposing worsening industry finances.

Rising production costs, driven by more TV anime titles and labor shortages, are outpacing revenue growth.

Streaming platform buyout fees appear to have plateaued, making licensing income less reliable as a profit source.

The industry is shifting toward secondary monetization such as overseas sales, merchandising, and event-based revenue.