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Indeed, the visual quality of these anime series is incredibly vibrant and sharp.
The Hollywood film industry is willing to invest heavily in the production costs of blockbuster projects. Even the Japanese anime industry is no different. Many anime films have been funded with substantial budgets to 'spoil' fans.
Below, we present 7 anime series with the most expensive production costs that you might not be aware of.
1. From Up on Poppy Hill
From Up on Poppy Hill was released in 2011. The film is set in the World War II era and focuses on two children, Umi and Shun. It's worth noting that From Up on Poppy Hill cost approximately nearly 4 billion Japanese Yen (over 679 billion VND) to present a visually stunning film.
2. When Marnie Was There
Next in line is Studio Ghibli's anime, When Marnie Was There. This anime was released in 2014 and had a production investment of up to 1.15 billion Yen (almost 200 billion VND). The film revolves around the deeply touching friendship between Anna and Marnie.
3. Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Space Pirate Captain Harlock is a reimagined version of a classic anime with a similar title produced by Toei Animation. This anime is in 3D format, delivering visually stunning scenes. Toei Animation, as the producer, spent over 4.2 billion Yen (more than 727 billion VND) to bring this project to life.
4. The Secret World of Arrietty
Alongside When Marnie Was There, Studio Ghibli also crafted another anime that consumed a substantial amount of money, The Secret World of Arrietty. This anime is considered one of the highest-grossing anime of all time. The Secret World of Arrietty had a production budget of over 3.2 billion Yen (more than 557 billion VND).
5. Doraemon: Stand by Me
Doraemon: Stand by Me was a groundbreaking animated film project in 2014. The film drew inspiration from the famous Doraemon animated series from the 2000s. Based on various short stories from the original Doraemon manga, the work was reimagined into a complete film released to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the birth of the author Fujiko F. Fujio. To bring this film to life, Fujiko Movie Studio invested approximately nearly 5 billion Yen (over 849 billion VND).
6. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Another film from Studio Ghibli, this time it's the anime The Tale of Princess Kaguya with a massive production budget of over 7 billion Yen (1 trillion VND). The anime itself tells the Japanese fairy tale of Princess Kaguya and has received much praise from various circles.
7. The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises is an anime inspired by the story of Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of the Mitsubishi A5M aircraft for Japan. The film itself also explores a similar theme, set against the backdrop of World War II. Throughout its production, this anime consumed over 4.4 billion Yen (approximately 750 billion VND).
