Association of Japanese Animators says Japan rocked by recession . It also says free software downloading is having a deadly effect . `` Within half a year , some will take freelance jobs , some will take a key drawing job , and some will become sketch directors . Japanese animation is roughly a $ 2 billion a year industry . Revenues peaked in 2006 ; lower annual revenues lead to fewer new programs .
Association of Japanese Animators says Japan rocked by recession . It also says free software downloading is having a deadly effect . Japanese animation is roughly a $ 2 billion a year industry . Revenues peaked in 2006 ; lower annual revenues lead to fewer new programs .