Yoichi Takahashi

Let’s explore Japan. A journey to a country so far away yet one that holds a growing fascination for so many Italians. The legendary tradition of the samurai, the heroes of manga and anime with whom generations of young people have grown up, the highly refined cuisine, cutting-edge technology, the delicacy of cherry blossoms, the horror of kamikaze attacks and seppuku, and the natural disasters from which to defend oneself. A narrative of the many facets of a complex, millennia-old civilization, where opposites converge to give rise to a culture unique in the world.

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.