Toho Announces Plan to Mass-Produce Anime by 2032
東寶宣布 2032 年前實現動畫量產計畫
The Japanese entertainment giant Toho Co., Ltd. has officially announced a bold strategic shift to transform its anime business into a primary corporate pillar by 2032.
日本娛樂巨頭東寶股份有限公司已正式宣布，將採取大膽的戰略轉型，計畫在二〇三二年前，將動畫業務打造為公司的核心支柱。
Currently producing 14 seasons (cours) per year, Toho aims to scale its output to 20 cours by 2029, and reach a massive 30 cours by its 100th anniversary in 2032.
東寶目前每年製作一四季動畫，目標在二〇二九年將產能提升至二〇季，並在二〇三二年公司成立一百週年時，達到驚人的三〇季產量。
Instead of animating every project in-house, Toho acts as a central production hub, coordinating between studios like Science SARU and Studio Orange while managing funding and global distribution.
東寶不再單純依賴內部動畫製作，而是轉型為中心製作樞紐，協調 Science SARU 與 Studio Orange 等動畫工作室，並負責管理資金與全球發行。
While this strategy reflects immense confidence in the global demand for anime, it has also triggered industry discussions.
儘管此戰略展現了對全球動畫需求的強大信心，但也引發了產業內部的討論。
Critics are concerned that such a rapid increase in production volume might prioritize quantity over quality and potentially worsen existing labor challenges for animators.
評論家擔心產量的迅速增長可能會導致重量輕質，並進一步惡化動畫師目前面臨的勞動困境。
As Toho leverages its financial power, the industry watches closely to see if this industrial-scale approach can meet international demand without compromising the artistry of Japanese animation.
隨著東寶運用其財務實力，全業界正密切關注，這種工業化的模式是否能在不犧牲日本動畫藝術性的前提下，滿足國際市場的需求。
