De la TV infantil a las salas de cine: así conquista el anime en Colombia

diciembre 7, 2025

TL;DR

Anime entered Colombian television through series dubbed in Mexico and Peru during the 1980s and 1990s.
Early popular series included Macross and Supercampeones, followed by Dragon Ball, Knights of the Zodiac, Ranma ½, and Sailor Moon.
The internet, specialized stores, events, and streaming platforms have fueled the growth of anime fandom.
2020 saw record profits for the anime industry globally due to increased streaming consumption during the pandemic.
A significant portion of Gen Z respondents (44%) watch anime regularly, contributing to the growth of manga and anime as a unified narrative ecosystem.
Crunchyroll, a dedicated anime streaming service, has millions of active monthly users in Latin America, competing with global giants.
Recent anime films have achieved significant box office success in Colombia, surpassing previous records set by Japanese animation.
The term 'otaku' has evolved from a negative connotation in Japan to a sign of cultural identity and appreciation for Japanese culture in Latin America.
While Japanese audiences prefer psychological dramas and complex sci-fi, Western audiences tend to favor action, dark fantasy, and entry-level titles.
Popular anime series in the West include Attack on Titan, Death Note, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, One Punch Man, and Sword Art Online.

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