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# Japanese Anime Cartoons-Part-2

By Arjun Davda | Published 2005-11-09 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-anime-cartoons-2
References: [peko-peko.net](http://www.peko-peko.net/kagura/anime.htm)

"Anime (ã‚¢ãƒ‹ãƒ¡) is a [style of animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-ai2) originating in Japan. It is sometimes referred to by the portmanteau Japanimation. Anime is characterized by stark, colorful graphics and [stylized, colorful images depicting vibrant characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-yu-hakusho-x-graniph) in a variety of different settings and story-lines, aimed at a wide range of audiences. Anime may be broadcast on television, distributed on media such as DVDs or published as console and computer games. Anime is often influenced by [Japanese comics known as manga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manga-animation)." - Wikipedia

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Stark-colorful Graphics:** Opportunity for animation software companies to develop innovative tools for creating high-quality, vibrant anime graphics.
- **Cross-media Franchising:** The chance for media companies to capitalize on the popularity of anime by creating cross-media franchises through merchandise, games and movies.
- **Localization and Translation Services:** Opportunity for language service providers to offer their expertise in localizing and translating anime content for international markets.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Media & Entertainment:** Anime presents significant opportunities for media and entertainment companies to create new content, monetize existing properties and engage with audiences.
- **Technology:** Anime could drive demand for new technologies, such as virtual reality, and provide opportunities for companies to market their innovations.
- **Education:** Opportunities for educators to incorporate anime into language learning and cultural exchange programs, providing a fun and engaging way to learn Japanese culture and language.

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