Manga Global Market Report 2025

Manga is a Japanese-style comic book or graphic novel, known for its written and drawn content. The word 'manga' is derived from the Japanese characters for 'whimsical' and 'pictures,' and it is used for entertainment and educational purposes.

In manga, the main types are printed and digital. Printed manga encompasses a variety of comic books and graphic novels from Japan, offering high resolution and accurate color reproduction. It spans genres such as action, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, sports, romance, drama, and more, catering to audiences of children, teenagers, and adults. Distribution channels include both offline and online platforms.

The manga market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides manga market statistics, including manga industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a manga market share, detailed manga market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the manga industry. This manga market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The manga market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $13.97 billion in 2024 to $16.35 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to cultural influence and popularity, globalization and cultural exports, anime adaptations, diverse genres and themes, cross-media collaborations.

The manga market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.26 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global demand continues to grow, innovations in format and delivery, emphasis on diversity and inclusivity, niche and specialized markets, influence of social media. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and online platforms, globalization and international appeal, adaptations and cross-media expansions, emergence of new genres and themes, collaborations and crossovers.

The rising demand for digital books, specifically e-books, is expected to drive the growth of the manga market. Digital books are electronic versions of printed books that are accessible through various digital platforms. Manga, which are graphical comic books, are increasingly being published in digital formats, making them more accessible to readers. Digital books provide an easier and more interactive reading experience through graphical content, facilitating multi-modal thinking for readers. This trend has enabled manga publishers to reach a wider audience and increase demand for their content. For example, in January 2023, OverDrive, Inc., a US-based digital distributor of e-books, reported that readers borrowed 555 million e-books, audiobooks, digital magazines, comics, and other digital content in 2022, marking a 10% increase over the previous year. This significant increase in digital content consumption highlights the growing popularity of digital books, which in turn is driving the demand for manga in the digital format.

The increasing expansion of social media is expected to drive the growth of the manga market in the future. Social media encompasses online platforms and websites that enable users to create, share, and exchange information, ideas, and content. Social media platforms contribute to the manga market by providing a global platform for fans to share recommendations, engage in discussions, and build communities around their favorite manga titles, fostering a sense of community and contributing to the promotion and popularity of various series. Additionally, social media serves as a valuable channel for creators and publishers to directly connect with audiences, share updates, and leverage fan enthusiasm to enhance awareness and sales. For example, according to the Search Engine Journal in July 2023, there was a 3.2% year-over-year increase in social media users, with 4.8 billion social media users globally representing 59.9% of the global population and 92.7% of all internet users. Therefore, the growing expansion of social media is a significant driver behind the growth of the manga market.

AI-generated manga is becoming a prominent trend in the manga market, with authors increasingly relying on AI to streamline production and enhance the reader experience. For example, in March 2023, Rootport, a Japan-based manga author, launched the AI version of Cyberpunk: Peach John, featuring images generated using Midjourney, an AI-based online image generator. This AI tool has significantly reduced the time required to complete the manga. By utilizing an artificial intelligence tool, creators can now automatically generate full-color manga from scratch. The tool allows creators to input keywords and a basic plotline, which it then uses to generate a complete manga.

Leading companies in the manga market are prioritizing strategic collaborations to enhance their service offerings for customers. Strategic collaboration involves independent entities working together in a mutually beneficial partnership to achieve shared goals aligned with their individual strategic objectives. For example, in November 2023, Burberry Group PLC, a UK-based luxury goods company, announced a collaboration with Blue Period, a popular manga series. In this partnership, Burberry has teamed up with manga author Tsubasa Yamaguchi to produce a limited-edition issue of the manga inspired by Burberry. The collaboration focuses on Burberry's iconic Lola bag, with Yamaguchi creating a unique storyline featuring a character named Lola. The manga depicts an emotional journey where Yatora and Ryuji encounter Lola, embodying the boldness, inner strength, and freedom of self-expression associated with the Lola bag. This collaboration celebrates the fusion of fashion and manga, emphasizing creativity and self-expression. The limited-edition issue will be available for free at Burberry boutiques in Japan and online, accompanied by exclusive mobile phone wallpapers.

In August 2022, Crunchyroll, a US-based provider of video-on-demand subscription-based over-the-top streaming services, acquired Right Stuf for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is aimed at expanding the range of merchandise available for online purchase, catering to anime enthusiasts and collectors. The expanded offerings are expected to include manga, home videos, figures, games, music, and other related items. Right Stuf Inc., based in the US, specializes in publishing and distributing video anime and manga content, with a particular emphasis on Asian entertainment.

Major companies operating in the manga market include Shogakukan Inc., Bilibili Comics Pte. Ltd., Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd., Kadokawa Corporation, Kodansha Ltd, Shueisha Inc., Ohzora Publishing Co Ltd., DMG Entertainment, IDW Media Holdings Inc., Takeshobo Co Ltd., Akita Publishing Co Ltd., Yen Press LLC, VIZ Inc., Archie Comic Publications Inc., Houbunsha Co Ltd., Media Factory Inc., Tokyopop LLC, Lezhin Comics, Mag Garden Corporation, Hakusensha Inc., Futubasha Publishers Ltd., Digital Manga Inc., Seven Seas Entertainment Inc., Nihon Bungeisha Co Ltd., Gangan Comics, Ichijinsha Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the manga market in 2024. The regions covered in the manga market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the manga market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The manga market consists of the sale of shojo, Shonen, josei, and Seinen manga. Values in this market are ''factory gate'' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Manga Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on manga market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Content Type: Printed; Digital
• 2) By Genre: Action And Adventure; Sci-Fi And Fantasy; Sports; Romance And Drama; Other Genre
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Offline; Online
• 4) By Audience: Children And Kids (Aged Below 10 Years); Teenagers (Aged Between 10 to 16 Years); Adults (Aged Above 16 years)
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Printed: Physical Volumes (Tankobon); Magazines and Anthologies; Collectible Editions
• 2) By Digital: Digital Manga (eBooks); Webtoons; Mobile App-Based Manga
• Companies Mentioned: Shogakukan Inc.; Bilibili Comics Pte. Ltd.; Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd.; Kadokawa Corporation; Kodansha Ltd
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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