Japan IP Demand Insights
Japan is the origin market for the vast majority of tracked IPs and the epicenter of the anime, manga, and character goods industries. Domestic consumption patterns differ significantly from international markets : seasonal anime, light novels, and gacha gaming drive engagement. Japan's IP economy is estimated at over ¥15 trillion annually, making it the world's most IP-dense market per capita.
Origin market, ¥15T+ annual IP economy
Top 20 IPs in Japan
| # | IP | Score | Category | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monster | 323 | anime | Google Trends |
| 2 | Overlord | 289 | anime | Google Trends |
| 3 | Solo Leveling | 268 | anime | Google Trends |
| 4 | ONE PIECE | 264 | anime | Google Trends |
| 5 | Tokyo Ghoul | 248 | anime | Google Trends |
| 6 | BLUE LOCK | 240 | anime | Google Trends |
| 7 | Attack on Titan | 238 | anime | Google Trends |
| 8 | Naruto | 226 | anime | Google Trends |
| 9 | League of Legends | 219 | game | Google Trends |
| 10 | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 | 200 | anime | Google Trends |
| 11 | JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 | 200 | anime | Google Trends |
| 12 | Gintama | 199 | anime | Google Trends |
| 13 | Dragon Ball | 196 | mixed | Google Trends |
| 14 | Stitch | 187 | character | Google Trends |
| 15 | Cowboy Bebop | 172 | anime | Google Trends |
| 16 | Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End | 143 | anime | Google Trends |
| 17 | PSYCHO-PASS | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 18 | Parasyte -the maxim- | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 19 | Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 20 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
Category Breakdown
Top: Monster (323)
Top: Dragon Ball (196)
Top: League of Legends (219)
Top: Stitch (187)
Key Observations
- •Japan has 36 IPs with measurable demand signals across 1 data sources.
- •Monster leads demand in Japan with an aggregate score of 323, sourced from Google Trends.
- •Anime IPs dominate the top 20, accounting for 30 of 20 tracked titles.
- •Within the East Asia region (5 countries), Japan contributes signals across 36 IPs.
Data from 6 sources across 86 normalized CVS markets. CVS scores are recomputed daily at 11:00 UTC, franchise snapshots are generated daily at 12:00 UTC, and rankings reflect demand signals, not revenue. Full methodology. CC BY 4.0.