United Kingdom Anime Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Distribution Channel (Movie, Video, Music, Pachinko, Live Entertainment), By Genre (Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sports), and United Kingdom Anime Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Anime Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Anime Market Size was estimated at USD 845.32 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 10.49% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Anime Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2533.87 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, the United Kingdom Anime Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2533.87 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.49% from 2025 to 2035. The growth of social media platforms has been the main driver of the market since it has encouraged the development of fan communities, which have increased contact and engagement.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom anime market refers to the industry focused on the production and used for entertainment purposes for young people and kids. TV shows, movies, products, licensing, and associated services are all included in the broad category of anime. Both computer-generated imagery (CGI) and classic 2D animation are essential to the industry because they appeal to a wide range of viewers in genres like action, fantasy, slice-of-life, and romance. The cultural diversity and adaptability of anime storytelling help explain Japan and draw viewers. The proliferation of digital distribution methods and streaming platforms has greatly improved anime material accessibility globally. In order to increase market reach and viewer engagement, streaming services like Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Prime Video have made significant investments in purchasing and creating anime content. Instant access, multilingual support, and interactive viewing experiences are made possible by this digital transformation, which also accelerates market expansion. Recently, the governments of the UK announced some incentives that might assist the anime market in a positive direction. For eg, the UK government introduced new tax relief measures to boost animated film productions. The initiative is designed to support the creative industry, which has grown 1.5 times faster than the wider economy over the previous decade.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom anime market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom anime market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom anime market.

Driving Factors

The market for the United Kingdom anime is primarily driven by the market gains from growing fan demographics, which include both adult and younger viewers, due to sophisticated narrative and changing content themes. Furthermore, the growing cooperation between Japanese producers and local studios encourages creativity and diverse production processes, improving the caliber and diversity of material. The market is primarily driven by the rise of social media platforms, which have fostered community building among fans, allowing for greater interaction and engagement. 

Restraining Factors

Although the demand for anime is growing daily, the industry still faces some barriers, such as issues with staff exploitation, a lack of workers, and unfavorable working conditions for staff members and animators. The sector has a terrible image for high levels of pressure, low compensation, and long hours, particularly in traditional 2D animation firms that rely on physical input.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom anime market share is classified into distribution channel and genre.

• The video segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom anime market is segmented by distribution channel into movie, video, music, pachinko, and live entertainment. Among these, the video segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the quick and more widely available content on streaming services, giving fans easy access to a wide variety of shows. This market is experiencing substantial expansion as a result of the growing demand for digital content, as more customers turn to internet platforms for their entertainment needs. Fans may now more easily interact with their favorite franchises across a variety of media due to the ease of internet buying for anime items.

• The sci-fi & fantasy segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom anime market is divided by genre into action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, and sports. Among these, the sci-fi & fantasy segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. This is because of propelled by developments in animation technology that allow for more imaginative and captivating storytelling. This genre appeals to a wide range of readers looking for creative stories since it explores futuristic themes and fantasy places. Its popularity has increased due to the increasing variety of titles available on streaming services.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom anime market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• A Productions
• All the Anime (Anime Limited)
• The Line Animation Studio
• Crunchyroll
• Axis Studios
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In February 2025, Viva Pictures and Kazoo Films officially entered a strategic alliance to acquire and distribute animated feature films for family audiences. Viva Pictures CEO Victor Elizalde had expressed excitement about expanding into the U.K. market, while Kazoo Films CEO Andrew Baker highlighted the opportunity to focus exclusively on animated feature films.

• In May 2024, FLAMIN Animations announced a new partnership with the award-winning London-based animation studio Blinkink to support early-career Black-identifying artist animators in the U.K. This collaboration had been part of FLAMIN Animations, a commissioning program that had provided development support and funding for emerging animators working with the moving image.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom anime market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Anime Market, By Distribution Channel

• T.V.
• Movie
• Video
• Music
• Pachinko
• Live Entertainment

United Kingdom Anime Market, By Genre

• Action & Adventure
• Sci-Fi & Fantasy
• Sports