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Many estimates simplify production costs into per-episode figures, but the true expenses encompass design, pre-production, voice acting (which can be astronomical if high-profile celebrities are involved), and post-production. Nonetheless, the per-episode average remains roughly in the $100,000–$200,000 range for current productions, making anime a relatively cost-effective form of animation—especially when compared to the hefty budgets typical of Hollywood live-action TV shows.