Common Reasons Anime Not Continuing

Anime is an entertainment genre that is very popular all over the world, including Indonesia. However, sometimes anime fans experience disappointment when they find out that the anime they like is not being continued. There are several reasons why an anime doesn’t continue, and in this article we’re going to look at some of the common reasons why an anime doesn’t continue.

1. Bad Sales

Sales are a major factor in the decision of whether or not an anime will continue. If DVD or Blu-ray sales of an anime are not satisfactory, then the studio making the anime will be reluctant to continue producing it. This is because the cost of producing anime is very high and if sales are poor, the studio will lose big. In some cases, studios will even stop producing an anime that’s currently showing if sales don’t improve.

2. Lack of Support from the Licensor

The license owner is the party that has the rights to broadcast anime in a certain area. Sometimes, license owners don’t provide enough support for an anime that’s currently showing, so that anime isn’t continued. This happens because the license owner may have sales targets that are not achieved or do not see the profit potential of the anime.

3. Overly Heavy or Controversial Content

Anime content that is too heavy or controversial can be a reason why an anime is not continued. Some anime may contain scenes deemed inappropriate or content too heavy to broadcast on television. This could lead to television stations refusing to air the anime, resulting in the anime not being continued.

4. Uninteresting Stories

Another reason why an anime doesn’t continue is because the story isn’t interesting. This can happen if the story writer can’t hold the audience’s attention or can’t develop the characters properly. In such a case, the television station may decide not to continue with the anime due to a lack of interest from the audience.

5. Source Material Has Been Exhausted

Some anime are based on manga or light novels. If the source material is exhausted, then the studio that made the anime may not have enough material to continue production. In these cases, the anime may be terminated with an unsatisfactory ending, or the studio may seek other sources of material to continue production.

6. Budget Limitations

Budget constraints can also be a reason why an anime isn’t continued. The studio may have plans to continue production, but may not have enough funds to do so. In cases like these, the studio may decide not to proceed with production, even if they wish to do so.

7. Strong Competition

Finally, strong competition can also be a reason why an anime isn’t being continued. In a highly competitive entertainment industry like anime, there are many other anime competing for the audience’s attention. If there is another anime that is more popular or attracts the attention of the audience, then the anime that is not popular may not be continued.

8. Production Problems

Production issues, such as staff shortages or production errors, can be a reason why an anime doesn’t continue. If there are unresolved issues in the production process, then the studio may decide to stop production of the anime.

9. Contract Issues with Television Stations

Occasionally, an anime is discontinued due to contract issues with the television station. If a television station is not satisfied with the results an anime is getting, they may decide not to continue producing it. This is especially true if a television station has signed an exclusive contract with a production studio, so that studio cannot find another television station to air the anime.

10. Demands from fans

Lastly, demands from fans can be a reason why an anime is not continued. If there are demands from fans to change or improve the story, characters, or other things in the anime, the studio may be reluctant to continue production. This is especially the case if the lawsuit has a negative impact on the sales or reputation of the anime.

What can anime viewers do to support an anime studio?

As an anime viewer, there are several things you can do to support an anime studio in continuing anime production:

1. 1. Buy official merchandise from the anime such as action figures, posters, comic books, and so on. This can help the studio in making a profit from the anime related products.
   2. Purchase a DVD or Blu-Ray of the anime. This can help the studio generate profits from physical sales of the anime.
   3. Participate in voting or polls held by the studio to gather input from the audience. By providing input, studios can improve or improve the quality of the anime they produce.
   4. Share information about the anime with friends or family who might be interested in the anime. In this way, the anime can be better known and get new fans.
   5. Provide support on the anime’s official social media accounts. By providing support to anime’s official social media accounts, we can help the anime gain more followers and fans.

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By doing the things above, we as anime viewers can help the studio in continuing to produce the anime we like.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we can understand that there are many factors that can affect the sustainability of an anime. However, as fans, we can help maintain our favorite anime by providing support and buying available merchandise or DVDs. In this way, we can help the studio generate profits and continue production.