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.
Being reliant on revenue from overseas would put the anime industry at the mercy of other nations’ market forces.
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.