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Jan 2022
State of Anime Gaming 2022
data.ai
analysis evaluates the global mobile market for games that employ an anime art style, focusing on performance metrics from 2018 through 2021. By applying data.ai’s Game
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Aug 2024
4 Hot Takes on Black Myth: Wukong
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game’s success suggests a permanent expansion of the global PC gaming market, as a massive influx of players engages with high-fidelity, single-player experiences. Beyond
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Feb 2026
Nexon Releases Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025
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Dungeon&Fighter franchise, despite a strong recovery in its PC segment in China and Korea. The period was also marked by a significant player trust initiative regarding MapleStory
Report5 pages
Interim Report 2006: Tencent Holdings Limited
Tencent
outlook for its wireless value-added services due to shifting regulatory policies from China Mobile. Nevertheless, the firm’s diversified revenue model and commitment to corporate governance standards
Financial60 pages
Jun 2021
Plus: Why Total War: Warhammer III Got Review Bombed
GameDiscoverCo
This analysis examines the commercial performance and market reception of major PC and console titles during early 2022, with a specific focus on the launch of Total
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Jun 2021
Deep Dive: How Shapez.io Went From Web Game to $1 Million Steam Hit
GameDiscoverCo
YouTubers. A partnership with Chinese publisher Doyoyo Games further revitalized the title, increasing China’s share of total units from under 6% to over
Article
Jan 2026
How StarRupture Hit 500k Sales in <2 Weeks
GameDiscoverCo
prior to launch, the studio, Creepy Jar, effectively refined the product to meet market expectations while avoiding the pitfalls of direct competition with larger genre incumbents. Key data
Article1 pages
May 2024
Unity 10-Q — Q1 FY2024
Unity
priced alternatives, regulatory challenges across privacy, AI, gambling, and export controls—particularly in China—and cyber‑security threats highlighted by past Log4j incidents. Credit, liquidity, and currency risks
Financial1 pages
Nov 2020
Corsair Gaming, Inc. Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020
Corsair Gaming
from DRAM modules. Supply‑chain exposure to third‑party manufacturers in Taiwan and China, coupled with geopolitical tensions and potential tariff changes, poses significant operational risks. Regulatory compliance
Article1 pages
Jan 2021
Deconstructing the Superstars: The Metrics Behind Hyper-Casual Games 2020 Industry Snapshot
GameIntel
success. Key findings highlight significant geographic variations in player engagement and retention. European markets, specifically France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, lead in Day 1 retention
Report10 pages
Jul 2026
Top Games by Copies Sold: H1 2026
Alinea Analytics
Slay the Spire 2 demonstrated the impact of regional player bases, particularly in China, on early access success. These figures underscore the continued dominance of established franchises alongside
Article1 pages
Aug 2022
Is TikTok's Game Over?: Staring Down a Nationwide Ban
SuperJoost
early 2023, with specific geographic focus on the United States, South Korea, and China. Beyond TikTok, the text evaluates the broader gaming landscape, including the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard
Article
May 2024
Hasbro Form 10-Q: Q1 2024
Hasbro
growth, offsetting broader industry headwinds and the volatility inherent in the global toy market. Financial stability remains a priority, as evidenced by a strong liquidity position featuring
Financial1 pages
Jun 2011
Gravity Co., Ltd. 20‑F: Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010
Gravity Co.
market, and limited diversification from new titles such as Dragonica and Canaan, which contributed less than 1 % of revenue. Geographically, the company operates in over 80 markets, with
Financial1 pages
Jan 2022
Market Outlook 2022
Sensor Tower
analysis outlines a 2022 outlook for the global mobile‑gaming market, emphasizing that quarterly installs have plateaued at roughly 14 billion after a pandemic‑driven surge, with casual
Report48 pages
Apr 2026
China Orders Meta to Reverse Its Acquisition of Manus
Mobile Dev Memo
modest decline following the announcement, reflecting investor concerns over regulatory risk in China. The decision also highlights ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing as both nations
Article1 pages
Mar 2024
Why You Should Create the Same Game, Over and Over
GameDiscoverCo
maintain a stable foundation. The scope of the analysis extends to current market performance, providing data on the most-streamed games of March 2024. While legacy titles like
Article
Dec 2022
Two & a Half Gamers Session #44: New Creative Strategy, UA, and Games Update
Brutally Honest
creative testing. Key findings highlight the emergence of new creative strategies originating from China, which are significantly impacting global UA performance. The analysis identifies TikTok as a standout
Article1 pages
May 2014
First Quarterly Report 2014
IGG
widespread success of the title Castle Clash. Despite rising operational, marketing, and research expenditures, adjusted net income climbed to US$13.8 million, a 193.6% increase compared
Financial32 pages
Aug 2023
Sugarcoating Crypto Gaming: Zynga's SugarTown Reignites Web3 Gaming Debate
SuperJoost
traditional socializing. This shift coincides with record-high youth unemployment in regions like China, fueling concerns regarding gaming addiction and "internet gaming disorder," particularly among neurodivergent populations. However
Article
Jun 2015
FY2015 Business Report
mixi
property. Geographically, the company is expanding its footprint in Taiwan, North America, and China, tailoring localization and promotion to specific regional usage patterns. Simultaneously, the Media Platform Business
Financial2 pages
Jan 2019
CES 2019 Consumer Electronics Show Report
SuperJoost
from Activision highlights the financial and marketing risks of independent publishing for aging franchises like Destiny, especially as the shooter market becomes increasingly saturated. Simultaneously, Activision faces internal
Article
Oct 2024
How Tiny Glade 'Built' Its Way to >600k Sold in a Month!
GameDiscoverCo
case study for effective game discovery and audience engagement in the modern PC market. Developed by Pounce Light, the title achieved over 616,000 copies sold within
Article1 pages
Aug 2023
IGG Inc. 2023 Interim Report
IGG
selling and distribution expenses, totaling HK$1.48 billion, as the company aggressively marketed its new titles. To mitigate these costs, management aggressively integrated AIGC technology into development
Financial99 pages
Aug 2023
Play Time Isn’t Over in China: Video Games Industry Memo
Video Games Industry Memo
Recent academic research indicates that government-mandated play time limits in China have failed to curb gaming among minors. A study led by Dr. David Zendle
Article1 pages
Dec 2025
How The Last Caretaker Journeyed to >100k Early Access Sales in a Month
GameDiscoverCo
game’s success is attributed to a combination of intentional design choices and market dynamics. The developers focused on creating an emotionally resonant experience centered on exploration
Article1 pages
Jun 2008
NetEase Form 20‑F
NetEase
could disrupt service availability. Geographically, NetEase’s core operations are confined to mainland China, with a user base of 233 million free e‑mail accounts
Financial1 pages
Nov 2022
NVIDIA Quarterly Report: Q3 2023
NVIDIA
were partially offset by new U.S. export restrictions on high-end semiconductors to China and Russia, alongside broader macroeconomic instability. Profitability faced substantial pressure during this period, with
Financial1 pages
Feb 2025
Unity 2024 FY Annual Report
Unity
model. Workforce reductions incurred $214 million in separation costs, while R&D, sales‑marketing, and G&A expenses fell in absolute terms. The company’s capital structure includes
Financial1 pages
Sep 2019
xCloud: Next's Move
SuperJoost
dominate the cloud sector, supported by partnerships with SK Telecom to capture critical markets in the US, UK, and South Korea. In contrast, the analysis notes a retreat
Article
State of Anime Gaming 2022
Jan 202219 pages2k words
Summary
The analysis evaluates the global mobile market for games that employ an anime art style, focusing on performance metrics from 2018 through 2021. By applying data.ai’s Game IQ feature‑tag system to isolate titles with anime aesthetics across all genres, the study aggregates download and consumer‑spend data from iOS and Google Play (iOS‑only for China) and presents a comprehensive view of audience behavior, revenue trends, and regional dynamics.
Anime‑themed titles generated one‑fifth of all mobile‑game spend in 2021 while capturing only about one percent of overall usage, highlighting a highly engaged but niche user base. Worldwide downloads rose 15 % year‑over‑year in 2021 and 50 % since 2018, with South Korea leading growth (170 % increase in downloads, 85 % rise in spend), followed by the United Kingdom (30 % downloads, 75 % spend) and the United States (40 % downloads, 70 % spend). Japan remained the largest market, accounting for 55 % of anime‑game spend in 2021, though its share fell by nine percentage points from 2018. RPG, simulation and action subgenres dominate both downloads and revenue, while breakout titles such as Genshin Impact (top global spender) and Pokémon GO (top downloader in the US and UK) illustrate cross‑regional appeal.
Demographic profiling shows a strong Gen‑Z skew, with anime gamers on U.S. iPhones 217 % more likely to use Discord and 52 % more likely to use Snapchat than the average mobile gamer; similar patterns appear in Japan and other markets. Gender preferences vary by subgenre, and certain genres—particularly idol‑training simulations and open‑world RPGs—recorded double‑digit year‑over‑year revenue growth (e.g., Uma Musume Pretty Derby +117 %, Genshin Impact +233
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Insights
- Anime-themed mobile games generated 20% of total global mobile game consumer spend in 2021 despite accounting for only 1% of total usage.
- Japan remains the dominant market, representing 55% of global anime-game spend in 2021, though its market share has declined by nine percentage points since 2018.
- Global downloads for anime-style games grew 50% between 2018 and 2021, with South Korea emerging as a top growth market showing a 170% increase in downloads and 85% increase in spend.
- RPG, simulation, and action subgenres drive the majority of revenue and downloads, with high-performing titles like Genshin Impact and Pokémon GO demonstrating significant cross-regional appeal.
- Specific subgenres are seeing massive revenue acceleration, led by titles like Genshin Impact (+233% year-over-year) and Uma Musume Pretty Derby (+117% year-over-year).
This bar chart illustrates the growth of a financial metric, likely revenue or market value, over four years from 2018 to 2021. The data shows a consistent increase each year, starting above $10 billion in 2018 and reaching approximately $14 billion by 2021.
