Move Over Hollywood: Toho’s Anime Expansion Will Blow Your Mind by 2032
Buckle up, anime lovers — Japan’s entertainment juggernaut Toho is turning up the heat on animation! With its eyes locked on its 100th birthday bash in 2032, the studio behind cinematic legends like Godzilla Minus One and anime sensations such as Jujutsu Kaisen is going all in. And by “all in,” we mean a 200% production increase in anime by 2032. Yes, you read that right — Toho is about to hit Super Saiyan mode.
From Kaiju Kings to Animation Titans
Toho recently unveiled its Mid-Term Plan 2028, and it reads like a dream script for any anime fan. With a sparkling new slogan, “Entertainment for YOU — Inspiring People Around the World,” the plan sets the tone for a bold, global expansion of its entertainment empire. And leading the charge? Anime, now officially crowned as the “fourth pillar” of Toho’s business strategy.
After delivering global hits like Spirited Away: Live on Stage and scoring that sweet Oscar gold for Godzilla Minus One, Toho isn’t content with just basking in glory. It’s rolling up its sleeves and ready to crank out double the anime — from 14 seasons in 2025 to a whopping 30 seasons by 2032.
Doubling Down on Talent
Toho’s anime ambitions aren’t just about quantity — it’s also about building a creative powerhouse. The company plans to double its staff at Toho Animation from 60 to 120 employees. That’s more artists, more storytellers, and more dreamers ready to craft the next big anime obsessions.
They’ve also been shopping smart. Over the past few years, Toho has snapped up or partnered with top-tier animation names like Toho Animation Studio, Science SARU, GKIDS, and even snagged stakes in CoMix Wave Films (yep, the Your Name folks), Orange (Beastars), and Igloo Studio. Think of it as assembling the Avengers of anime.
From Tokyo to the World
What’s the point of making stellar anime if no one sees it? Toho knows that global domination requires more than great content — it takes infrastructure. That’s why they’re expanding overseas offices, leveling up regional licensing teams, and cooking up IP-themed cafés (yes, you might sip a Jujutsu Latte soon).
Plus, their e-commerce arm is getting a shiny upgrade — including a brand-new membership platform to bring fans closer to their favorite shows and characters. Imagine exclusive merch drops, insider access, and digital goodies tailored for diehard fans. Your wallet just twitched, didn’t it?
Gaming: The Final Frontier
Toho isn’t stopping at your screen — they want in on your controller too. The studio is diving deeper into the digital gaming world, developing new titles based on their heavy-hitting IPs like Godzilla, Haikyu!!, SPY x FAMILY, Dr. STONE, My Hero Academia, and the rising fantasy favorite Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
This cross-medium strategy aims to boost profitability from both games and international markets — two segments Toho expects to fuel its massive 200% anime profit goal.
A Small Glitch
Interestingly, Toho’s ambitious roadmap was briefly pulled from their website for corrections (oops). But that hasn’t stopped the anime community from buzzing about what’s next. With anime consumption booming across the globe, Toho’s timing couldn’t be better.
To Infinity… and Akihabara?
In short, Toho is making a bold bet: More anime. More global reach. More fan engagement. And if their track record is anything to go by, we’re in for a golden era of top-tier animation.
So clear your calendars, stock up on instant noodles, and prep your queue — because by 2032, your watchlist might just be 200% longer.
