Kamal on 16 October 2010
Dating-Sims See 83% Growth In 2009 According To Research Firm
Seriously! Thats the only problem I have with Japan. No wonder their called "Herbivore" nation.
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/16/dating-sims-see-83-growth-in-2009-according-to-research-firm/
| Category | 2009 (in USD) | 2010 (Estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Comics (digital manga) | $520 million | $616 million |
| Doujinshi | $788 million | $815 million |
| Plastic Models | $314 million | $323 million |
| Figures | US$349 million | US$361 million |
| Dolls | $166 million | $168 million |
| Railroad Models (Including Dioramas and Related Products) | $197 million | $197 million |
| Idols | $668 million | $681 million |
| Cosplay Outfits | $500 million | $527 million |
| Maid-, Cosplay-Related Services | $103 million | $102 million |
| Online Games | $2.625 billion | $3.015 billion |
| Adult Games | $367 million | $339 million |
| Adult Videos (Including Adult Video Tapes, DVDs, Downloaded Content) | $727 million | $713 million |
| Dating Simulation Games | $106 million | $126 million |
| Boys-Love | $262 million | $262 million |
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