Value Analysis and Comparison of Animation Markets in America, Japan and China

Abstract

From the invention of the Fenech mirror in 1832 to the release of Humorous Phases of Funny Faces in 1906, from Astro Boy, Space Battleship Yamato, to Neon Genesis Evangelion, from Toy Story to Frozen II, after nearly two centuries of development, The animation industry in various countries has become mature and formed different production technologies and industrial chains: the 3D animation industry led by the United States and the 2D animation industry led by Japan have overwhelming power over the global animation market. With China's active cultural output and capital investment in the world, the animation industry, as one of the best channels, has begun to develop rapidly and become one of the major animation-producing countries. This article will analyze the market value of the above three major animation-producing countries in recent years, elaborate on their respective characteristics and compare them, to try to analyze the trend of the animation market in the future.