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Christie's Debuts Anime Art Sale Amid Market Boom

2/26/2026

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  • Christie's will hold its first sale combining anime and manga collectibles with traditional Japanese art from March 18 to March 31.
  • The sale features works by Tezuka Osamu and Katsushika Hokusai.
  • Collectors prioritize quality, rarity, and provenance, with younger buyers showing growing interest.
  • In 2025, the global anime market reached about $37.7 billion, and the manga market was about $10.2 billion, with both projected to expand significantly by 2033.