Japan anime production market grows to record $2.3bn

Hit TV series, movies drive gains in key part of Japan's content industry

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MAYUKO SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's anime production market has topped $2 billion in value, thanks to hit movies and the growth of streaming services.

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