The Pathway to Success in Japan's Animation Industry and Its Implications for China's Animation Sector Development

Abstract

The success of the Japanese animation industry stems from its profound cultural heritage, the integration of technology and art, and a well-established industrial ecosystem. Although the Chinese animation industry has witnessed rapid development, it faces issues such as content homogenization, fragmentation of the industrial chain, the disconnection between technology and art, and the mismatch between talent cultivation and industry demands. This paper conducts an analysis and proposes that the Chinese animation industry should create characteristic cultural IPs, build an industrial ecosystem, reform the talent cultivation mechanism, implement a "technology - content integration" strategy, and expand international cooperation. These suggestions provide a reference for the Chinese animation industry to break through bottlenecks, achieve high-quality development, and establish a unique position globally.