Jerome Mazandarani is an Answerman columnist for Anime News Network who has recently written about the global anime market forecast and the production structure of Netflix's The One Piece remake.
Jerome Mazandarani writes the Answerman column for Anime News Network. In May 2026, he examined the Jefferies forecast that the global anime market will reach $60 billion by 2030. He argued the projection is conservative given current 14.8% annual growth, but warned that structural problems in production and fan culture are real and urgent.
In June 2026, he wrote about the production of Netflix's The One Piece remake. He explained that Wit Studio, not Toei Animation, is producing the series. Toei remains on the production committee alongside Shueisha and Fuji TV. Creator Eiichiro Oda wanted a modern retelling with tighter pacing and consistent animation quality. Toei reportedly supported the parallel project.
Across both columns, Mazandarani focuses on clarifying industry structures and market dynamics. He does not report breaking news but provides context and analysis for ongoing developments in the anime industry.
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Anime News Network's Answerman column explains why Wit Studio, not Toei Animation, is producing Netflix's The One Piece remake. Toei remains on the production committee alongside Shueisha and Fuji TV. Creator Eiichiro Oda wanted a modern retelling from the beginning with tighter pacing and consistent animation quality. Toei reportedly supported the parallel project.
Jerome Mazandarani's latest Answerman column for Anime News Network examines the widely cited Jefferies forecast that the global anime market will reach $60 billion by 2030. He argues the projection is conservative given current 14.8% annual growth, but warns that structural problems in production and fan culture are real and urgent.