This is the second edition of the Adult Animation White Paper, which covers 2020 and provides an outlook for 2021. The report focuses exclusively on adult animated TV series — mostly quarter, half and occasionally hour-long series. These shows are typically written and produced in English. This research is limited to shows that are currently airing as well as shows that are in development or production. It does not cover library material except where noted. This document does not cover animated movies for adults. (It’s a relatively short list.)

While the report does cover Japanese anime treatments of Western IP and Western animation produced in interpretations of anime styles, it does not cover anime more broadly. This white paper does not attempt to cover any children’s animation, which is both a distinct and considerably larger market. The buyers covered in this report are streaming platforms, networks, cable, and digital distributors. Many series share multiple production partners, making it difficult to attribute any one show to any one production company. Where possible, the report attempts to attribute all producing entities to each series.