The Anime Industry CANNOT Rely On Overseas
Being reliant on revenue from overseas would put the anime industry at the mercy of other nations’ market forces.
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Weeb-onomics: What is “Success” For Anime?
How can we tell if an anime is doing well? It’s a more complex question that it sounds. Anime usually has multiple revenue streams, and none of those revenue streams are accurately reported. A given anime might make money from the TV broadcast, DVD/BD sales, and merchandise, not to mention international licensing.