Anime merchandising market size Japan 2014-2023
The revenue of the animation merchandising market in Japan amounted to 700.8 billion Japanese yen in 2023. The market size increased for the third year in a row after experiencing a slight decline in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related countermeasures, such as the temporary closure of shops and the cancellation of events. Franchises such as "Pokémon," "Chiikawa," "One Piece," and "Mobile Suit Gundam" contributed to the market reaching a new peak in 2023.