Indonesia leads ASEAN animation industry's expansion

Skilled, cheaper artists and shrinking workforce in Japan drive growth

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The Studio Ubud office in Sukoharjo, Central Java. The animation production house, which also has a branch in Jakarta, is expanding its workforce as demand for its services surges. (Photo courtesy of Lindra Hismanto)

BELINDA YOHANA , Contributing writer

JAKARTA -- Aswin Nur Cahya, the founder of Jakarta-based Jiva Animation, recently had to postpone a production because his 40-person team was juggling so much other work.

"The demand for anime has experienced a significant increase over the past years. In light of this, I have found it necessary to postpone several other projects," said Cahya, who formerly worked for Colour & Smile, an animation company based in Japan involved in the production of one of the most popular anime, "Attack on Titan."

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