Japanese anime market hits record valuation
日本動畫市場規模創下歷史新高
The Japanese anime industry has officially become a global juggernaut, hitting a record-breaking market valuation of 3.84 trillion yen, or approximately $24.5 billion USD, in 2024.
日本動畫產業已正式成為全球巨擘，於2024年達到創紀錄的3.84兆日圓市值，約合245億美元。
Today, overseas revenue accounts for over 56% of total sales, fueled by the accessibility of streaming platforms and the massive success of high-budget theatrical releases.
如今，海外收入佔總銷售額的56%以上，這得益於串流平台的易用性以及高預算院線發行的巨大成功。
Despite the industry's record-setting numbers, many smaller production studios are struggling.
儘管該產業數字創下紀錄，許多小型製作工作室卻在掙扎。
The contrast between Japan's rising cultural soft power and the systemic challenges faced by its animators creates a complex outlook for the future.
日本崛起的文化軟實力與其動畫師面臨的體制挑戰之間的對比，為未來創造了一個複雜的前景。
As the industry aims for further growth, the central challenge remains: can it transform this massive financial valuation into long-term sustainability for the artists who make anime possible?
隨著產業致力於進一步增長，核心挑戰依然存在：它能否將這種龐大的財務估值，轉化為讓動畫師得以長期生存的可持續性？
