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ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION

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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StatusReturning Series
Original NameANIME MANGA EXPLOSION
First Air DateApril 30, 2023
Last Air DateMay 25, 2025
Seasons3
Episodes22
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish, Japanese
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesJapan
Production CompaniesNHKFRAMENNHK Enterprises
NetworksNHK WORLD-JAPAN
S03E06

Classic Tales Reborn: SAINT SEIYA / TOUGEN ANKI

This episode explores manga and anime that breathe new life into classic myths and folktales. We take a closer look at SAINT SEIYA, inspired by Greek mythology, and TOUGEN ANKI, a fresh spin on Japan's famous legend about Momotaro. Watch and discover how familiar stories are reborn through the creative process.

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