The Japanese IP Invasion: A New Era for Global Entertainment Tetsu Fujimura's recent presentation at the Cannes Film Market has left no doubt about Japan's dominance in the global entertainment market.
With 45 years of box office data showing a staggering growth from 10 20% to over 80% of top grossing films being IP based, it's clear that Japanese intellectual property is no longer just a niche interest but a powerhouse driving Hollywood's development pipeline.
Fujimura's slide presentation highlighted the seismic shift in the industry. The global anime market is projected to reach $77. 3 billion by 2033, while the manga market is expected to climb from $7.