Is The Anime Business coming back?
The Anime Business (2025–present) — anime on YouTube
About The Anime Business
The Anime Business's return is unconfirmed. The show most recently aired on April 24, 2026, and there is no scheduled next episode.
The Anime Business is a documentary series that premiered on February 24, 2025, on YouTube. It explores the growth of the anime industry from its modest beginnings into a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise, featuring insights from notable individuals who contributed to the genre's popularity in North America at various stages of its development.
Since its debut, the series has provided an in-depth look at the behind-the-scenes aspects of the anime industry, highlighting key moments and figures that helped shape its rise. The show is categorized as an anime documentary and offers viewers a detailed perspective on the genre's evolution over time. The latest episode, which aired on April 24, 2026, was the fifteenth episode of the first season. The series has a runtime of approximately 44 minutes per episode.
The Anime Business episode schedule
19 aired
Aired · 19
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | S1·E19 | Toshi Yoshida from Ranma to Pokemon |
| July 21, 2026 | S1·E18 | Kun Gao and the rise of Crunchyroll |
| June 22, 2026 | S1·E17 | Dallas Middaugh and the Manga Crash |
| May 21, 2026 | S1·E16 | Mike Pascuzzi and Breaking Into Retail |
| April 24, 2026 | S1·E15 | Jerome Mazandarani and the Rebirth (and re-death) of Manga Video |
| March 18, 2026 | S1·E14 | Robert Woodhead |
| February 19, 2026 | S1·E13 | John O'Donnell on The End of Central Park Media |
| January 19, 2026 | S1·E12 | Jonathan Clements on The History of Anime in the UK |
| December 18, 2025 | S1·E11 | Helen McCarthy on Discovering Anime, UK Fandom and the Joy of It A |
| November 24, 2025 | S1·E10 | John Sirabella on Media Blasters, CPM, and Surviving the DVD Crash |
| October 22, 2025 | S1·E9 | Jerry Beck on Akira, Streamline Pictures and Anime in Theaters |
| September 23, 2025 | S1·E8 | Kurt Hassler - On Borders, Yen Press, and making Manga A Thing |
| August 27, 2025 | S1·E7 | Stu Levy - The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of TOKYOPOP |
| July 24, 2025 | S1·E6 | Laurence Guinness - The Fall of Manga Video |
| June 20, 2025 | S1·E5 | Andy Frain and the story of Manga Video |
| May 23, 2025 | S1·E4 | John O'Donnell (Part 2) |
| April 25, 2025 | S1·E3 | How I Started The 2nd Biggest Anime Convention - Peter Tatara |
| March 28, 2025 | S1·E2 | Robert Napton |
| February 24, 2025 | S1·E1 | John O'Donnell (Part 1) |
