Anime is a genre of films that is based on the Japanese word for animation. In Japanese, the word is for all types of animation while in the rest of the world, it refers specifically to Japanese animation and has grown to be one of the biggest film and entertainment sectors in the world. It has the ability to grow with its viewers and, as such, has a following in a wide variety of age groups, cultures and countries.

Anime is one of the biggest growing entertainment industries across the world and is expected to be valued at over $43 billion by 2027. Some of its new releases have even seen bigger sales than Hollywood blockbusters, and their partnership with video streaming services such as Netflix is only boosting their popularity and reach.

What can you expect from Anime?

It is accepted that they are generally a genre where love conquers all. One of the biggest drawcards for Anime is that it is versatile enough to be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to adults. Often those of us who grew up watching Pokémon or Dragon Ball Z will go on to watch the more serious anime that is targeted at older viewers. 

Another selling point is the fact that anime covers so many different types of genres, often within the same series or move. Whether you are interested in adventure, love, war, comedies, or other unusual themes or are more taken with military or supernatural themes, there is something for everyone. There is even a series of anime with hero’s who like to gamble.

Get lost in the story and animation

The thrilling stories, the strong emotions, the unusual soundtracks, and the strong messages all help us get lost in the anime we are watching. This makes for a great way to forget the stress of the day, to enjoy quality time with the kids, or even distract ourselves from the daily grind. The availability of anime on popular streaming platforms also means you can binge watch the long and elaborate series for the near future. Many anime series run into hundreds of episodes, with plots and characters that grow in strength and interest as you get further into the series. 

The surprise popularity of the new Demon Slayer movie in the US in recent weeks has cemented the rise of this global entertainment genre. The film became the biggest opening foreign language film in the US and is the Japanese film that has made the highest sales of all times. This is a significant accolade considering the popularity of Spirited Away over the last few years.

It is perhaps that it covers such a wide range of subjects that it has found so many followers. The themes that stay true to the grittiness of real life and yet always seem to have a happy ending make this one of the most appealing and popular genres of entertainment across the world and across ages and demographics. If you have not tried one yet, we have given you many reasons to dip your toes in now.

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Vicky Charles

Vicky is a single mother, writer and card reader.

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