With each passing season, viewers witness the influx of new anime releases, from action-packed adventures and isekai stories to heartwarming romances and everything in between. This phenomenon is a testament to the growing demand for anime worldwide, but why are there so many anime every season?
In this piece, we take a closer look into the factors behind the abundance of anime releases every season, shedding light on the industry’s intricate landscape.
Why Are There So Many Anime Every Season?
Anime fans all over the world visit websites that list every forthcoming anime every season to discover fresh shows that will pique their interest.
Others would rather watch YouTubers such as Gigguk sift through an extensive list of new releases in various genres for hours.
Nowadays, each season produces 50–60 new titles on average, and it wouldn't be surprising if we received 80 shows at most.
This just shows the vast landscape of the Japanese manga and animation industry, which has no shortage of fresh projects to work on.
There are a lot of factors that contribute to this phenomenon, whether cultural, economic, or creative.
The role of streaming platforms and adaptations also shape the landscape and structure of seasonal anime.
By delving into the following factors, anime fans and manga readers alike can have a better understanding of why there are so many anime each season:
More Anime Means More Sales
Over the years, the anime industry has become lucrative not only in Japan but around the world, thanks to revenues streaming from merchandise sales, streaming rights, licensing deals, and, of course, Blu-ray and DVD sales.
All of these incentivize production studios, which fuels their goal of producing new content regularly.
Anime Viewers Have Different Tastes
Diversification also happens in the anime industry due to its wide range of viewers, from children to adults.
Each of them has different tastes in anime and its genres, which encourages anime studios to produce shows that cater to everyone’s preferences.
Vast Pool of Source Material
It's undeniable that anime has an abundance of source material to adapt; from manga, light novels, and visual novels to video games, the industry has a never-ending supply of stories to tell.
After all, many successful anime are adaptations, so this process will likely continue for many years.
Currently, anime studios are also turning to manhwas and webtoons, which, in a nutshell, equal more anime adaptations.
Highly Competitive Industry
The anime industry is highly competitive, with each studio trying to stay relevant by producing multiple shows despite workforce burnout.
However, this kind of production schedule often leads to delays, which could harm their reputation.
Still, producing multiple shows every season could give them more spotlight, attracting new audiences in the process.
International Demand
From international collaborations to co-productions, anime has reached new heights. This means there’s more international demand for anime content, encouraging anime studios to meet this demand.
There are still a lot more reasons there are so many anime each season, but in general, the combination of the factors we mentioned above contributes to the abundance of releases.
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