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10 Anime with the Highest Production Budgets Ever Made in History

10 Anime with the Highest Production Budgets Ever Made in History

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10 Anime with the Highest Production Budgets Ever Made in History

The world of anime is not just about captivating stories and memorable characters, but also about the significant investment behind each scene. In recent years, production costs for anime have skyrocketed to billions of rupiah per episode, especially for series with high cinematic quality.

Several anime such as DRAGON BALL SUPER, JUJUTSU KAISEN, and ATTACK ON TITAN lead the list of the most expensive productions. Each episode costs hundreds of thousands of US dollars, reflecting how the anime industry is now competing on a global scale. Here are some anime produced with the highest budgets.

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ONE PUNCH MAN: Although its protagonist only needs one punch, each episode of ONE PUNCH MAN costs Rp 1.35 billion. Its third season in 2025 will feature enhanced visual effects and expressive animation that challenge the production standards of shonen anime.

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DEMON SLAYER: Ufotable Studio uses 4K technology and CGI for DEMON SLAYER at a cost of around Rp 1.5 billion per episode. The Infinity Castle Arc airing in 2024-2025 offers a colorful cinematic visual experience with precise sword details.

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ONE PIECE: The Egghead Island Arc (2024-2025) in ONE PIECE records a cost of Rp 1.65 billion per episode. Toei Animation ensures that every scene of world exploration and Luffy's battles is executed with high-level visual effects.

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BORUTO: In early 2025, the last episode of Boruto costs up to Rp 1.8 billion per episode. Studio Pierrot enhances the quality to conclude the story of Naruto's successor generation with maximum visuals and emotions.

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MY HERO ACADEMIA: With its continuously increasing global popularity, MY HERO ACADEMIA now spends Rp 1.95 billion per episode. Studio Bones strengthens the animation for the Final War arc to match the quality of international superhero films.

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JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: The production of JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE (2012-present) costs around Rp 2.1 billion per episode. The Steel Ball Run arc is the most expensive, featuring a blend of striking colors, smooth CGI, and flamboyant fight choreography.

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BLACK CLOVER: Although the main series has ended, BLACK CLOVER continues through films and OVAs in 2025 with a cost of around Rp 2.25 billion per episode. Studio Pierrot prioritizes the details of magic and character transformations to maintain its high visual standards.

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JUJUTSU KAISEN: Studio MAPPA sets records again with JUJUTSU KAISEN, which costs Rp 2.4 billion per episode. The third season, adapting the Culling Game arc in 2025, becomes one of the most expensive productions due to the use of complex domain expansion animation.

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ATTACK ON TITAN: ATTACK ON TITAN (2013-2023) is the result of a collaboration between two major studios: Wit Studio and MAPPA. Each episode costs around Rp 2.25 billion. The combination of 3D animation, titan battle scenes, and emotional narratives makes this series one of the most ambitious projects of all time.

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DRAGON BALL SUPER: Since 2017, DRAGON BALL SUPER has maintained its position as the highest-budget anime. Each episode is estimated to cost around Rp 3 billion. This grand production includes god battle animations, cinematic effects, and top-tier voice actors that enhance its global appeal. Come on, read articles about other anime recommendations at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?