BEENOS Inc. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; CEO Shota Naoi) conducted a survey on anime goods purchase intentions among 554 overseas customers of its cross-border EC service 'Buyee.' Respondents spanned ages 10 to 70 across 50 countries and regions.

[Survey Summary] - 87.0% responded they have purchased anime goods via cross-border EC, proving strong demand. - 'Figures' (39.6%) are the most purchased items, followed by books, plushies, and acrylic stands. - Over half of respondents have spent a cumulative 100,000 JPY or more on anime goods. Average spending per transaction suggests consistent repeat purchases. - 90.9% are positive about using anime-collaboration fashion items daily. T-shirts and accessories are the top choices. - Over half (53.0%) prefer 'subtle designs' with small logos or character placements for fashion items. - Top desired daily goods include 'wallets/pouches/pass cases' and 'smartphone accessories,' highlighting fans' desire for daily lifestyle integration. - Desired toys include figures, plushies, and plastic models, showing popularity for 3D IP representations. - Top SNS platforms are YouTube, Instagram, and X, with significant usage of community tools like Discord and Reddit, indicating active fan interactions.

This survey visualizes insights from overseas fans seeking official goods difficult to obtain locally. BEENOS aims to assist Japanese companies in making strategic decisions for global expansion through these findings.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Survey
  • Products / services: Buyee