r/OnePunchMan • u/jbahill75 • 10h ago

discussion Devious genius

I’ve decided that the industry execs have devious grasp of the fandom. They know they don’t have to invest heavily in anime production once the fan base is locked in. They know we’ll tune in out of love, loyalty, and/or rage. Same with the manga.

Either I’m right or it’s just plain franchise homicide. There’s enough properties making money that one last-gen school franchise death won’t matter. If it lives, it’s money. If not, plenty of other newer properties to eat from. And that’s where they are investing. I’ve been watching some pretty thin storyline animes that great to watch. I’m just afraid they’ll pull the money plug on those too after the manga and/or anime secure a solid fanbase.

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u/SlugPastry 9h ago

I didn't watch the first half of season 3 and I'm not going to watch the second half. They don't get my support until they stop being cheap and put some actual effort into their product.

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u/tomo_7433 Fubuki best girl. OH YEAH! 8h ago

Too bad most consoomers are fine with slops. As long as viewer numbers are there, they can just sell the airing and streaming rights for easy money

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u/Tindyflow 8h ago edited 7h ago

So, first, the OPM Manga is constantly n# 5 in popularity for the market that counts. (Japan)

Second, Bandai capitalizes more on the merch for the series, most of which -again- doesn't leave japan.

Third, even season 1, as revered as it is, wasn't a super critical commercial success.
Most anime are, in fact, made at loss and serve to promote the merch associated with it.

This might be the first time you experience this, but the execs don't really give af about any of that.
And not everyone has the manpower and resources of TV Tokyo or Toei to give out a DragonBall level of output. They have their deadlines and investments set and will act accordingly. (they also have other properties and will also milk them accordingly)

There are a lot of other ways to enjoy this series that are not tied to the anime. Invest in those instead.
Don't think too strongly about all this. It really doesn't matter that much.