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Older hits like Dragon Ball Z in the 1990s reportedly cost around $50,000–$60,000 per episode.
Modern hits such as One Punch Man range from $70,000–$80,000 per episode.
High-profile productions, like Demon Slayer by Ufotable, generally cost around $80,000–$90,000 per episode, with some estimates even higher.
Surprisingly, One Piece, one of the longest-running and most popular anime series, is estimated to cost around $90,000 per episode, comparable to Demon Slayer. My Hero Academia episodes are believed to be produced at approximately $110,000 each, while Black Clover episodes can cost around $140,000.