The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020. More than half of that amount came from overseas sales. The manga market is also expanding, reaching 675.9 billion yen in 2021. Those unique visuals and stories from Japan have struck a chord with fans around the world and are growing into a huge industry. Anime Manga Explosion will actively feature major works that are highly recognized by overseas fans and reveal the secrets of Japanese anime and manga creation through the series.
Show Info
Schedule: Sundays
(30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Official site: www3.nhk.or.jp
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Previous Episode
FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Kameyama Yohei
Episode 2026-06-28; Jun 28, 2026
This episode spotlights rising director Kameyama Yohei. His debut anime series Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express topped viewer-satisfaction rankings in summer 2025, and five months after its finale was broadcast, the series returned to theat…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-28: FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Kameyama Yohei | Jun 28, 2026 | |
| 2026-05-31: Sound! Euphonium Special | May 31, 2026 | |
| 2026-04-26: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime SPECIAL | Apr 26, 2026 |