Japanese government that investigates the potential exploitation of animated producers

The working conditions of Japanese animators in Japan have been a long -standing topic. Today's major studios invest in AI, while the animator has vocated for low wages and thorough work routines, insisting on “lack of work.”

For example, for many fans, Studio Mappa (Electric top man,,, Jujutsu kaisen) Is the same as its symbols due to the long history of debate related to the studio's work environment. But even if most of the claims are true, Mappa is probably one of many people with similar practices.

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January 29, JAPAN FAIR Trade Commission (JFTC) -In the US -US government -competitive regulatory agency -entertainment industry has been investigating charges of unfair practices. (Animation and film industry, especially).

What exactly is this investigation?

that The focus of this survey is a transaction between “creative” (like animators), but it can include a cartoon author and a producer who licenses his work in adaptation and outsourcing studios. As some animators can be workers, many animators are likely to participate in the production as a freelancer or subcontractor, so the relationship with the company is technically one of the transactions and is not a employer.

that The institution does not claim that there is any kind of abuse or exploitation in the industry, but is trying to understand the bigger picture. -It is only a survey. They are asking the producers to submit relevant information for investigation, and the producer will be able to respond to all charges.

On the official website, the agency argues that it helps to establish an environment that supports the producers and maximizes the potential. According to ASAHI Shimbun, they want to see if their profits are “returned” correctly, “but still understand the scenario.

The problems to be investigated include unfairly low wages that customers can force, unfair requests for reproduction without compensation, cancellation, and complex schedules.

Animation industry vs. animator and the United Nations

In May 2024, the United Nations published a report that pays attention to the imbalance between the annual average salary (1.5 million yen) of the animation, the profit of the animation market (2.74 trillion yen) and the industry's other problems.

The Japan Animation Association (AJA), which represents the production company, responded 50 hours a week (54 hours a week) a week, less than 50 hours a week (54 hours per week) for 50 hours a week. Film Culture Association (NAFCA) is an organization that focuses on improving the work conditions in the industry.

However, in response to AJA, the NAFCA calculated the number using a more positive approach, and the mid -time animator work per week was about 53 (medium value is less sensitive to extreme than the average value). Lower than the maximum legal value is an amazing number per animet omics. NAFCA also argues that the average hourly wage of the animator is lower than the minimum wage in Tokyo.

Source: Automaton Media, Asahi Shimbum