Dedication Through Light
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Even if its popular it might not get a sequel, Tiger & Bunny fans still waiting.
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Spring Anime 2017 |OT| Don't be a SukaSuka for Gacha
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are we talking about Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere then?
as I didn't even know that show had fans
I mean we at least got a sequel movie.
Admiral Woofington
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Horizon zero dawn won't ever get a season 2 where she falls in love with a robot dinosaur
Still waiting, Sunrise
I've heard someone say that the producer at Sunrise who was in charge of that would rather die than ever work on it again so...
are we talking about Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere then?
as I didn't even know that show had fans
most likely not, but season 2 has already been confirmed so we know that will have a season 2.
though it might just be a short ova series instead of a full season, but no doubt a full season will come in 3 years or so.
I am assuming those are home video sales, so I guess it at least has some fans in japan, outside of japan though log horizon is way more popular.
has over 4 times the number of people with it on their list on MAL (433k vs 97k)
either way doesn't change my statement. Didn't even know that show had any fans... see way more people talk about log horizon instead of middle of nowhere.
The ending part when
Majima doesn't tell Makoto who he is (punches his minions out before they say his name), and pumps up the doctor to confess his love
And for me, this was pretty much my first exposure to the series in any way, and I absolutely adored it. You're right about the sidequests too. They're just amazing and really add and breathe a ton of life into Kamuchoro/Sotenbori. Writing in the postcards with stories of your escapades to get them read on the radio really helped give them their little moments of remembrance, too.
And most industry champions are motivated by profits so sales do matter. Producers who do it out of pure passion when the finances don't back it up, are usually just people blackmailed by Minami at BONES.
And most industry champions are motivated by profits so sales do matter. Producers who do it out of pure passion when the finances don't back it up, are usually just people blackmailed by Minami at BONES.
yup, very few anime are made just for the sake of existing, most are only going to get sequels if they are profitable.
about the only company I can think of that is involved with anime that that might not be true is Cygames related anime as they are just throwing around money for the heck of it.
on the plus side it has made the best mobile game based anime so there is at least that lol.
Cornbread78
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I want more dammit!
And most industry champions are motivated by profits so sales do matter. Producers who do it out of pure passion when the finances don't back it up, are usually just people blackmailed by Minami at BONES.
where's my conrevo movie
And most industry champions are motivated by profits so sales do matter. Producers who do it out of pure passion when the finances don't back it up, are usually just people blackmailed by Minami at BONES.
Well if your shit tanks then I mean yea it's done. However we're on what the fourth production of Eureka Seven now? A show that didn't even have a 10k average on initial release and whose sequel sold about half. Not to mention cases like the recent Tenchi Muyo OVAs.
I just watched episode 1 and I liked it. Am I about to be disappointed?
NeonZ
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It's because they're spending most of the time explaining how the setting's mechanics work, which seems completely counterintuitive for a new IP. It seems like the writer is mostly focused on avoiding message board/twitter posters picking apart the setting, rather than actually making an engrossing experience.
Hataraku Maoh and Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere are two series that come to mind as having good sales but not getting follow ups.
Cornbread78
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hosannainexcelsis
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Given that the home video market in Japan is continuing to collapse (e.g., Titans S2 sales look to be a massive decline from S1, only estimated for ~3,500), it's going to be ever less about BD/DVD sales in the future. Of course, there are lots of other areas where profit is to be found; they just don't have easily accessible public numbers like Japanese disc sales do.
NeonZ
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Oh, yeah, there was Infinite Stratos too. The second season still did well, right? There's also Haruhi. In Haruhi's case the original work coming to a sudden halt seems to have killed the franchise, while Infinite Stratos had some issue between the original writer and publisher - followed by a change of artist and publisher. So, at least those have known behind the scenes issues to explain the lack of new seasons.
GoldCrusader
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Where do you see these sales estimation for AoT s2?
hosannainexcelsis
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This site (a comprehensive English resource for anime disc sales in Japan) has complied the Amazon Stalker estimates for this season's shows. Granblue Fantasy is doing so well because it's including codes for a character for the game with the discs.
What did I just say about Minami blackmail?
I think that's a case of Kyoda blackmailing people.
hosannainexcelsis
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What did I just say about Minami blackmail?
What about Eccentric Family S2?
Hellwarden
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Apparently some people are estimating the Granblue Fantasy anime might be one of the best selling anime of the year.
Some think it less to do with the actual show and more to do with what they're selling with it.
Some think it less to do with the actual show and more to do with what they're selling with it.
It's either GBF or Love Live.
hosannainexcelsis
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Yeah, see above. Pack-in bonuses have always been a reliable way to boost disc sales if you can package in something people really want, which usually is tickets for events with voice actors.
No it's definitely Minami.
Horikawa taking notes from Minami.
"Some people" = "Anyone paying attention to the market"?
Admiral Woofington
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clever girl...
One Punch Man
Oh hey I finally watched this. Late to the party much I guess.
I liked it a lot. Don't think it's quite AOTY material but I can understand the sentiment nonetheless. I had a weird feeling throughout watching this because honestly I quite liked the whole setting, collection of characters, and story setup not involving Saitama and I think on their own they make for a pretty compelling and enjoyable, if generic, watch. But Saitama's presence and role in the story just turns the entire ordeal into a hilarious farce which is even better. I can't be sure if that was what the author was going for but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Guess catching up on the manga is next.
Also Mumen Rider is a true bro and is way too good and noble for that bureaucratic hero nonsense. He should be a security guard or part of a rescue team or something where he'll be truly appreciated.
Oh hey I finally watched this. Late to the party much I guess.
I liked it a lot. Don't think it's quite AOTY material but I can understand the sentiment nonetheless. I had a weird feeling throughout watching this because honestly I quite liked the whole setting, collection of characters, and story setup not involving Saitama and I think on their own they make for a pretty compelling and enjoyable, if generic, watch. But Saitama's presence and role in the story just turns the entire ordeal into a hilarious farce which is even better. I can't be sure if that was what the author was going for but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Guess catching up on the manga is next.
Also Mumen Rider is a true bro and is way too good and noble for that bureaucratic hero nonsense. He should be a security guard or part of a rescue team or something where he'll be truly appreciated.
GoldCrusader
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That's pretty cool site! Seeing MHA at 2200 does make me sad a little tho. I really want a season 3.
hosannainexcelsis
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Horikawa must be one of the savviest producers in the industry. Somehow he keeps getting P.A. Works funding for 2-cour original anime year after year, plus a niche project such as Eccentric Family. Although he did end up selling the studio out to CyGames this year.
The only question is in which order.
People laugh now, but if Cygames keeps their record up, that might end up being PA Work's best show since Shirobako. I can't see it happening because it looks so wrong, but... I wouldn't bet against Cygames after Bahamut and Granblue.
Hellwarden
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Ehhh, at least something is selling?
Guys, help! This duck is bullying me!
Want? neigh, we deserve horse idols
I'm not to worried about a season 3 of MHA.
Funimation is clearly pouring a lot of time and money into marketing and merch for the series and its one of shounen jumps strongest properties right now.
GoldCrusader
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Speaking of conrevo I wonder if we will ever see a BD release here. It's a 2015 show...we should have seen a season 1 release already! Did it tank that hard here? Who has the license anyway? It's funimation right?
Admiral Woofington
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that pun was so easy i thought it was me and I had to do a double take
Heh heh heh.
GoldCrusader
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Hopefully you are right! I wonder how much it's internatinal popularity matters. Because it is quite popular outside of Japan.
Sibersk Esto
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Damn that projected drop for Attack on Titan S2 is staggering.
It'll be some sub only barebones release with questionable subs and like 11 episodes a BD. can'twait
stop
GoldCrusader
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What? You sayin I am to hopeful? You evil duck.
Hopefully not...that would be a damn shame
Conrevo was great.
That's depressing.
mobage codes and animal girls just means Umamusume will break the 100k mark
literally dozens of us that agree on this
oh it tanked super hard.
it was funimation who has the license but i know they mentioned it did horrible in streaming and thus ignore its existence anymore.
if it doesn't have a release by now its not going to get one.
I'm still sad funimation never released The Tatami Galaxy.
Dedication Through Light
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I have full faith Concrete Revolution will be dubbed.
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