Anime has never been bigger. Every season seems packed with new hits, streaming platforms are fighting over exclusive licenses, and anime conventions across the world continue breaking attendance records. From Tokyo to New York, anime has transformed from a niche hobby into one of the most influential entertainment industries on the planet. And yet, every…
For as long as I can remember, one of the most repeated statements in anime communities was simple: “Anime is just an advertisement for manga.” You’d see it everywhere—Reddit discussions, YouTube comments, old forum threads, and even among longtime fans explaining why so many series never received second seasons. And honestly? For years, that argument…
The anime industry has never looked bigger from the outside. Every season feels packed with new shows. Streaming platforms are fighting for licenses, international audiences continue to grow, and anime conventions across the world attract record-breaking attendance. From the perspective of fans, this should be a golden age. Yet behind the scenes, some of the…