Association of Japanese Animators says industry rocked by recession . The animation industry has been hit hard in recent years as the economy slows. Japanese animation is roughly a $ 2 billion a year industry . `` The spread of free Internet downloading is having a deadly effect , '' he said . Revenues peaked in 2006 ; lower advertising revenues lead to fewer new programs .
Association of Japanese Animators says industry rocked by recession . The animation industry has been hit hard in recent years as the economy slows. Japanese animation is roughly a $ 2 billion a year industry . Revenues peaked in 2006 ; lower advertising revenues lead to fewer new programs .