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The decline of Anime?
Hello guys,
Recently I an article somewhere (probably IGN) that outlined the fall in sales of the anime industry. Although popular anime series are still turning into a lot of profit, the overall performance was on a downfall last year. This, I guess, is evident in the bankruptcy of Geneon USA, which was once one of the largest distributors of anime in US.
I personally have also felt that Japan just isn't producing more interesting stuff, and although I realize that I don't represent the whole customer community, it's very evident that the standard of anime is falling compared to their works in the past.
My question is, how far do you think it is true? Has anime passed the period of its prime? I would like you to back your statements with statistics, if available.
5 Answers
- ≈Kallissa≈Lv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
With the economy the way it is, people have cut back on buying dvds. I don't think anime has passed its prime, not even close. With internet access nowadays, you can watch any show you want whenever you want, and that also effects sales. Since some just watch once online and never buy. And alot of people download anime off downloading sites too.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Has anime passed the period of its prime? no.if it's true, I don't think it will affect anime lovers that much because there are so much and there are all ways manga to read. If it's true, I think it's because it takes to much money to make a anime.( it's just like making a movie) That's just my opinion. I don't think the anime will fall, but there might or has a money problem because of the economy.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I wouldn't doubt it.
Asides from the recession, illegal downloading has become increasingly common, so people can easily download high-quality episodes through torrents and such, destroying any incentive to purchase DVDs. Though there are people who have a "try before you buy" mindset, I bet they are in the minority.
- 1 decade ago
It's too early to tell, especially because of the recent global economic downturn, etc. You need to compare the statistics with other media. Even then the picture is not all that clear. imho...
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