Toho Plans to Significantly Increase Anime Production by 2032
東寶計劃在2032年前大幅增加動畫產量
Toho, the legendary Japanese film company, has announced a bold strategic shift under its "TOHO VISION 2032" plan.
傳奇的日本影業公司東寶，在其「TOHO VISION 2032」計畫下宣布了大膽的戰略轉型。
By the company’s 100th anniversary in 2032, Toho aims to enter a "full-blown mass production phase," transitioning anime from a secondary revenue source to one of its primary corporate pillars.
東寶以在2032年迎來創立100週年為目標，力求進入「全面量產階段」，將動畫從次要收入來源轉型為公司的核心支柱之一。
Currently producing 14 anime seasons per year, the firm plans to ramp up output to 30 seasons annually by 2032.
該公司目前每年製作14部動畫季番，計畫到2032年將年產量提升至30部。
To achieve this, Toho is doubling the staff at TOHO animation and strengthening its network of production partners, including studios like Science SARU and Orange.
為了達成目標，東寶正在擴大TOHO animation的員工編制，並強化其包含 Science SARU與 Orange等動畫室在內的製作合作網路。
This expansion is driven by surging global demand and the massive success of theatrical hits.
此項擴張是受全球需求激增與劇場版熱賣的驅動。
While the company aims to triple its international revenue ratio to 30%, industry analysts remain cautious.
盡管東寶希望將國際營收比例提升至30%，但產業分析師仍持謹慎態度。
Critics worry that such rapid scaling may strain Japan’s already limited pool of skilled animators and potentially impact creative quality.
批評者擔心如此快速的規模擴張，可能會加重日本本已稀缺的資深動畫師資源負擔，並影響創作品質。
Toho’s success will ultimately depend on balancing this ambitious growth with the labor demands of a sustainable production pipeline.
東寶的成功終究取決於是否能在這雄心勃勃的增長與可持續製作流程的勞動需求之間取得平衡。
As Toho evolves into a global powerhouse, the world will be watching to see if this mass production model can thrive without compromising the artistry that defines Japanese anime.
隨著東寶演變為全球影視巨頭，世界將拭目以待，觀察此種量產模式是否能在不犧牲日本動畫藝術性的前提下蓬勃發展。
