ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION

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.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION
First Air Date	April 30, 2023
Last Air Date	July 28, 2025
Seasons	3
Episodes	25
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English, Japanese
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	NHK FRAMEN NHK Enterprises
Networks	NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S03E10

Sports Manga & Anime

This time, we spotlight sports manga and anime, a genre beloved in Japan and worldwide. How has the portrayal of sports evolved over time, and how have creators refined their craft? We explore those questions with anime critic Fujitsu Ryota. Plus, we visit the production of the figure skating anime Medalist to find out how animators capture the subtle movements and atmosphere of the rink.

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