In an interesting debate that has arisen among the fervent followers of the anime industry, a peculiar situation has been put on the table that involves several of the most popular anime of the year 2022. Series like “Bocchi the Rock!“, “Lycoris Recoil” and “Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru (My Dress-Up Darling)” generated a lot of excitement among fans when their sequels were announced, however, no additional details regarding these projects have been offered since.
Although the announcement of sequels to such successful productions initially ignited fan enthusiasm, the lack of new updates has led to a decline in anticipation over time. Fans have expressed frustration at the lack of information on the progress of these sequels, which has led to questions about the marketing strategy behind these announcements.
Fans agree that perhaps it would be wiser to announce a sequel once there is significant progress in its production, rather than raising expectations without offering concrete details. The tactic of announcing sequels right at the end of an anime, just to maintain fan hype, is now the subject of criticism from the community.
This debate highlights the importance of transparent communication between production companies and fans, as well as the need to manage hype intelligently. While anticipation is a fundamental part of the fan experience, a lack of updates can lead to disappointment and a decrease in interest in future projects:
- «Although Bocchi the Rock! has a confirmed compilation movie, doesn’t two years seem like a long time to put together something that was already produced?».
- «A-1 Pictures and CloverWorks have a full agenda. It doesn’t seem like they are giving priority to these projects.».
- «They keep releasing new animes that are not sure if they will be popular. It is normal not to think about second seasons at this time, but if they take too long they could lose animation staff or voice actresses».
- «If there’s too much time between seasons, eventually people will stop caring.».
- «If a sequel wasn’t scheduled from the beginning, then it will be difficult to continue producing the second season at the same pace.».
- «It is normal for anime sequels to take about 3 or 4 years, the current problem is that they announce the sequel too soon».
- «I’m only interested in Bocchi the Rock! and Sono Bisque Doll, I honestly don’t care how Lycoris Recoil continues».
- «I’m sure they will announce the second season of Bocchi the Rock! after the success of the films, but how much longer will it take to make it?».
- «The sequel to Sono Bisque Doll has already been announced, so let’s hope for good things this year».
- «Both Sono Bisque Doll and Bocchi the Rock! They have source sleeves, so people know what will happen next. Prioritize sequel projects to original series like Lycoris Recoil».
Fountain: Otakomu
