Recently, members of a popular comment forum in Japan have intensely debated a recurring phenomenon in the anime industry: the failure of many franchises that, despite having had a successful first season, take too long to launch a second season. This delay, according to forum users, usually leads to a significant decline in the popularity and success of the series upon its return.
One of the main reasons mentioned in the debates is the loss of public interest. In an industry as dynamic and competitive as anime, viewers’ attention is a valuable and limited resource. When a franchise takes several years to continue its story, original fans may have moved on to other seriesforgotten important plot details or simply lost the emotion they initially felt.
Besides, the evolution of trends in the entertainment industry plays a crucial role. Viewers’ tastes and preferences change rapidly, influenced by new releases, emerging storytelling styles, and changes in popular culture. A series that was popular five years ago may not resonate in the same way with today’s audiencewho may be looking for something different or novel.
The impact of competition is also significant. During the waiting period between seasons, other franchises can occupy the space that the series had left in the hearts of fans. New anime with fresh plots and attractive characters can capture audiences’ attentionleaving less room for a triumphant return of a series that has been on hiatus for a long time.
The quality and consistency of production also influences the success of a late second season. The anime industry is known for its rigorous production schedules, and in some cases, the long wait may be due to internal issues such as lack of funding, changes in production team, or scheduling issues. These factors may result in a second season that does not meet the quality expectations established by the first.disappointing fans and negatively affecting the reception of the series.
Finally, forum users pointed out that anticipation and expectations increase over time. The longer the wait, the higher the fans’ expectations. If the new season fails to meet or exceed these expectations, the feeling of disappointment can be deeperaffecting reviews and ultimately the sales and overall success of the series.
- «Even great promises like Hataraku Maou-sama! ended in oblivion with a long-awaited second season, I think the disappointing endings of the original material also influence».
- «I think No Game No Life will also fail when it eventually returns. There are so many similar stories today that, although there is so much expectation, there will really be few who will watch the series again with the same emotion.».
- «When character designs and animation quality go to shit or change too much, most fans immediately lose interest.».
- «If they released the second seasons during the peak of the series, perhaps they would maintain a more stable audience».
- «When the original work fails, even if the first season was good, there will be a prejudice when you start watching the second and it will fail.».
- «Is there any reason to release a sequel when you know it won’t be as successful as the first?».
- «This is precisely why they release compilations, or does it seem strange to you that something as big as Bocchi the Rock! decided to release compilation films in preparation for the more than certain second season?».
Fountain: Yaraon!
