data.ai: Mobile Anime Games were responsible for 20% of overall mobile gaming revenue in 2021
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The revenue of mobile anime-styled games in 2021 was $16.97B. Downloads reached 658M.
The majority of anime-styled mobile games come from Team Battle (RPG) genre. In 2021 in China, South Korea, and the US a huge leap showed MMORPG with +854% YoY growth in downloads.
Three top games by downloads are Pokemon GO, Genshin Impact, and SAKURA School Simulator.
Team Battle (RPG) genre is in the first place by revenue among anime-styled mobile games. They’re responsible for $4.9B. Open-world RPG in 2021 - thanks to Genshin Impact - grew by 233% in revenue.
Japan is responsible for 55% of overall anime-styled mobile games revenue.