How Many Animes Are In The World

Ever tried counting the stars on a clear night? It feels impossible, right? Well, trying to figure out how many anime exist is kind of like that! There are just so, so many.

Seriously, if you spent your entire life watching anime, 24/7, without sleeping or eating (not recommended, by the way!), you still probably wouldn't see them all.

So, What's the Magic Number?

Okay, so we can't give you an exact number. No one can! Think of it like counting grains of sand on a beach – you'd be there forever.

But, here's a ballpark. We're talking thousands. More than the number of times Pikachu has said "Pika!" in the Pokémon series. And that's a LOT.

Some estimates put the number of anime titles at well over 10,000. And that’s just the ones we know about!

Why is it so hard to count?

Several reasons! First, anime is constantly being produced. New shows and movies are coming out all the time.

Then there are the OVAs (Original Video Animations) and ONAs (Original Net Animations) – shorter series or specials that often fly under the radar.

Plus, think about all the older, lesser-known series that might not be easily accessible or documented online. It’s like trying to find a specific flavor of Pocky in a store that stocks every single flavor ever made!

It's More Than Just TV Shows

Don't forget about the movies! We're talking masterpieces like Spirited Away and Your Name., as well as countless others. They all count as anime!

And then there are the music videos, commercials, and even short films that use anime style. The world of anime is vast and wonderfully weird.

"It's not just a genre; it's a whole universe!" - Some anime enthusiast, probably.

Anime Sub-Genres Galore

Consider all the genres: action, romance, comedy, sci-fi, horror, slice-of-life... the list goes on and on! Each genre has tons of series.

It's like trying to choose a flavor of ice cream when they have everything from vanilla to unicorn sparkles and alien goo (okay, maybe not alien goo... yet!).

The variety is what makes anime so amazing. There's something for everyone!