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Japan Unveils Plan to Boost Global Anime Industry

11/6/2025

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Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposes guidelines to broaden the global reach of its entertainment industries, especially anime, by 2033.
The plan lists five principles guiding policy, including direct support to creators.
The policy follows the Japan Business Federation's appeal for backing, routing funding directly to creators to address labor shortages.

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Story summary

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposes guidelines to broaden the global reach of its entertainment industries, especially anime, by 2033.
The plan lists five principles guiding policy, including direct support to creators.
The policy follows the Japan Business Federation's appeal for backing, routing funding directly to creators to address labor shortages.