How social media changed what it means to be an anime fan

For a generation of American anime fans, discovering a new series once meant staying up late to watch Toonami, Cartoon ...
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How anime fandom changed my life for the better

Note to me (and you): your 13-year-old self was onto something. Listen to them!
Forbes

How TikTok Is Powering The Next Wave Of Global Anime Fandom

On the eve of the 2025 Los Angeles Anime Expo, TikTok’s Publisher team hosted an evening of conversation and connection at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The guest list brought together anime ...
Cartoon Brew

Anime Accounts For At Least Half Of Viewing For 82% Of Teen Fans, And Other Findings From New Study

A Crunchyroll commissioned NRG survey explores younger viewers’ appetite for experimentation, anime’s appeal, and how fandom ...
Forbes

Inside The Business Of Anime’s Growing Female Fandom

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Anime's audience is rapidly diversifying, with girls now making up 44% of teenage fans, ...
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Crunchyroll’s Insights Reveal How Fans Are Discovering Anime

Crunchyroll Insights From National Research Group Reveals How Anime Fandom is Evolving Across Cultures and Generations, and What They Want Next. New research from National Researc ...