Japan Animation and VFX Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
Japan Animation and VFX Market Insights
- As per Deep Market Insights insights, the Japan Animation and VFX Market stood at USD 4.57 Billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow to USD 12.92 Billion by 2033.
- The Japan market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 12.25% from 2026 through 2033.
- In 2024, Feature films accounted for the highest share of the 3D animation market size.
- During the forecast period, TV series is set to register the highest growth, making it the most lucrative 3D animation segment.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2024, Japan accounted for 2.61% of the global Animation and VFX Market size.
- By 2033, United States is expected to lead the global Animation and VFX Market in terms of market size.
- Within Asia Pacific, China is projected to dominate the regional Animation and VFX Market size by 2033.
- Japan is identified as the fastest-growing market in Asia Pacific, anticipated to reach USD 12.93 Billion by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 4.57 Billion |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 12.92 Billion |
| Largest segment | Feature films |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 12.25% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| 3D animation |
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| 2D animation |
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| VFX services |
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| Tools & software |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
Japan Animation and VFX Market 3D animation 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| 3D animation | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature films | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.58 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| TV series | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Japan Animation and VFX Market 2D animation 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| 2D animation | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional frame-by-frame | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.83 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Digital vector animation | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Japan Animation and VFX Market VFX services 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| VFX services | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compositing | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.61 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| CGI creature/FX | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Japan Animation and VFX Market Tools & software 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Tools & software | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendering engines | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.84 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Motion-capture solutions | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.