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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 | JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 | 200 | anime | Google Trends |
| 2 | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 | 200 | anime | Google Trends |
| 3 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 4 | PSYCHO-PASS | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 5 | KONOSUBA -An Explosion on This Wonderful World! | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 6 | Higurashi: When They Cry - GOU | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 7 | Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 8 | Fate/Grand Order | 100 | gaming | Google Trends |
| 9 | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 10 | Parasyte -the maxim- | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 11 | Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End | 100 | anime | Google Trends |
| 12 | Fate/Zero | 93 | anime | Google Trends |
| 13 | DIGIMON BEATBREAK | 84 | anime | Google Trends |
| 14 | Steins;Gate | 45 | anime | Google Trends |
| 15 | Case Closed | 29 | anime | Google Trends |
| 16 | Mofusand | 23 | characters | Google Trends |
| 17 | Valorant | 23 | gaming | Google Trends |
| 18 | Bleach | 20 | anime | Google Trends |
| 19 | ONE PIECE | 18 | anime | Google Trends |
| 20 | Splatoon | 17 | gaming | Google Trends |
Category Breakdown
anime30
Top: JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 (200)
gaming10
Top: Fate/Grand Order (100)
characters7
Top: Mofusand (23)
Key Observations
- •Japan has 47 IPs with measurable demand signals across 1 data sources.
- •JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 leads demand in Japan with an aggregate score of 200, 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 47 IPs.
Data from 6 sources across 86 countries. Updated weekly. Rankings reflect demand signals, not revenue. Full methodology. CC BY 4.0.